Palestinians in Gaza see themselves as ‘zombies’: UN official BRUSSELS: Palestinians in Gaza feel they are “zombies” left to fend for themselves, the UN humanitarian coordinator... Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:01pm
Companies Dewan Farooque Motors (DFML) starts EV production after EDB’s approval Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) said on Tuesday that it has commenced production of electric vehicle (EVs) at... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 10:57pm
KPK CM Gandapur back in Peshawar, PTI criticises govt for arresting party leaders Police arrest PTI’s Sher Afzal Marwat, Shoaib Shaheen, and party Chairman Gohar Ali Khan Updated 10 Sep, 2024 10:56pm
Automobile Auto sales increase 15% YoY in August amid mixed segment performance Auto sales in Pakistan increased 15% year-on-year (YoY) in August 2024, as the total number of units sold in the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:53pm
NA Speaker summons IG, SSP over PTI leaders’ arrests; Barrister Gohar released National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq Tuesday summoned Islamabad’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:48pm
Europe UK says started ‘termination of all direct air services’ to Iran LONDON: The UK said Tuesday it has started terminating “all direct air services between the UK and Iran” as part of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:50pm
USA US steps up sanctions over Iran missile deliveries to Russia WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday unveiled fresh sanctions against more than a dozen firms and individuals in... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:39pm
Finance Minister reiterates resolve to restructure power sector Muhammad Aurangzeb commends K-Electric for its initiative to increase investment and expand its energy and distribution operations Updated 10 Sep, 2024 10:35pm
Exchange Rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar Currency settles at 278.62 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 10 Sep, 2024 10:24pm
Industry US, Pakistan discuss establishing commodities market to boost agri sector Finance minister, in meeting with US official, welcomes initiative and highlights role of agriculture in Pakistan’s economy Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:46pm
Sony to release PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7 PARIS: Sony said Tuesday it would launch an upgraded version of its flagship games console with better graphics and... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:43pm
Companies Indian strike hits Samsung production at key electronics plant SRIPERUMBUDUR: Samsung Electronics’ production at a key plant in southern India was disrupted for a second day by... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:36pm
Forex US dollar falls ahead of inflation data, presidential debate NEW YORK/MILAN: The dollar slid against major currencies on Tuesday, consolidating Monday’s gains ahead of key... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:30pm
South Asia US to discuss economic support for Bangladesh interim government US officials will hold talks with Bangladesh’s interim government to see how the United States can support the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:27pm
Commodities Gold holds firm above $2,500 level as US inflation data looms Gold prices held firm above the $2,500 level on Tuesday as market participants positioned themselves ahead of U.S.... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:20pm
Energy Oil prices fall on demand concerns, Brent below $70, near 3-year low Brent crude futures down $2.33, or 3.24%, at $69.51 a barrel Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:16pm
Europe Blinken says Russia received missiles from Iran, warns of threat to European security LONDON: Russia has received ballistic missiles from Iran and will likely use them in Ukraine within weeks, U.S.... Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:14pm
England bring in new blood for 1st Australia T20 LONDON: Jordan Cox, Jacob Bethell and Jamie Overton are set to make their England Twenty20 debuts in the opening... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:11pm
EU scores ‘big win’ in court against Apple, Google BRUSSELS: The EU’s top court on Tuesday delivered two major victories in the bloc’s battle to rein in tech giants by... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:57pm
Stocks US stocks mostly higher ahead of presidential debate NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks mostly climbed for a second straight session in early trading Tuesday ahead of the US... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:51pm
Africa Kenya court halts Adani airport deal NAIROBI: Kenya’s High Court has halted a controversial deal for Indian firm Adani to take over the country’s main... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:49pm
England Test captain Stokes back for Pakistan tour LONDON: Ben Stokes returns as captain for England’s three-Test tour of Pakistan next month while Brydon Carse could... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:44pm
Money & Banking US Fed vice chair tones down proposals for fresh banking regulations WASHINGTON: A senior US Federal Reserve official proposed Tuesday a number of “broad and material” changes to new... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:41pm
Companies Reliance Retail ties up with Israeli innerwear maker Delta Galil for India expansion BENGALURU: Reliance Retail said on Tuesday it was partnering with Israeli innerwear maker Delta Galil, marking the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:10pm
Energy OPEC again lowers 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view LONDON: OPEC on Tuesday cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 reflecting data received so far this... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:05pm
Middle East Israel defence minister says Gaza truce deal a ‘strategic opportunity’ TEL AVIV: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant offered his support for a hostage release agreement in the first... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:22pm
Stocks KSE-100 gains 672 points on late-session buying The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bullish session on Tuesday, fuelled by late-session buying that lifted... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:03pm
Middle East Gaza agency says Israeli strike kills 40 in humanitarian zone AL-MAWASI: Gaza’s civil defence agency said an Israeli strike Tuesday on a humanitarian zone in the Palestinian... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:53pm
Middle East Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 41,020 The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Tuesday that at least 41,020 people have been killed in the war between... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:46pm
MENA Polio vaccine push moves to northern Gaza amid disruptions: WHO GENEVA: The third phase of a giant polio vaccination drive targeting children in Gaza began Tuesday in a... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:43pm
South Asia Indian state orders internet blackout, curfew after ethnic clashes NEW DELHI: India’s strife-torn northeastern state of Manipur ordered an internet blackout on Tuesday, after imposing... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:38pm
Afghanistan-New Zealand Test second day called off after ‘huge mess’ GREATER NOIDA: Ground staff used electric fans in a desperate bid to dry the pitch in the Test between Afghanistan... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:31pm
Middle East Jordan reopens West Bank crossing after deadly attack AMMAN: Jordan reopened a border crossing with the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Tuesday, two days after a truck... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:22pm
Huawei seeks to steal spotlight from Apple with launch of $2,800 tri-fold smartphone SHENZHEN: China’s Huawei Technologies on Tuesday unveiled a $2,800 tri-foldable phone as it seeks to extend its lead... Published 10 Sep, 2024 05:19pm
Europe Ukraine protecting energy sites against Russian attacks: PM KYIV: Ukraine is gearing up for a harsh winter by repairing and protecting its power system under renewed attacks... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:56pm
Business & Economy PTA says VPNs will not be blocked in Pakistan, but urges registration ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Tuesday clarified that the government was not about to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:14pm
Stocks Alibaba shares jump 4% on its addition to mainland Stock Connect Scheme SHANGHAI: Shares in Alibaba Group jumped 4.2% on Tuesday as investors cheered its inclusion on China’s mainland... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:14pm
Companies Apple’s AI gap in new iPhones disappoints China users as Huawei threat looms BEIJING: Apple’s new iPhone launch drew scorn on Tuesday for its lack of artificial intelligence features in China,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 04:11pm
USA SpaceX launches billionaire’s private crew on milestone spacewalk mission WASHINGTON: Four private astronauts blasted into space early on Tuesday in a modified SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:59pm
Forex Indian rupee ends marginally weaker, state-run banks’ offers cap decline MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended slightly lower on Tuesday, tracking a dip in its Asian peers but managing to hold... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 03:45pm
Middle East Standard Chartered starts custody services for digital assets in the UAE DUBAI: Standard Chartered said on Tuesday it had begun offering digital asset custody services in the United Arab... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:39pm
Stocks IT and pharma stocks nudge Indian shares higher BENGALURU: Indian shares recovered from a lacklustre start to end higher on Tuesday, with IT and pharma stocks... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 03:33pm
Commodities Gold price per tola jumps Rs1,300, hits Rs261,700 in Pakistan After successive declines, gold prices in Pakistan jumped on Tuesday in line with their increase in the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:21pm
Karachi faces major traffic jam in multiple areas after protesters block key roads Protests come after KE undertakes city-wide exercise to eliminate power theft Updated 10 Sep, 2024 03:21pm
Movies & Music Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek bring Hollywood dazzle to Toronto at ‘Without Blood’ debut TORONTO: Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek sent movie fans into a frenzy at the Toronto International Film Festival on... Published 10 Sep, 2024 03:12pm
Movies & Music James Earl Jones, renowned actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93 LOS ANGELES: American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:54pm
South Asia Modi had advantage in ‘controlled’ election, opposition leader Gandhi says NEW DELHI: India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said on Tuesday he did not view this year’s two-month general... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:39pm
Currency Sterling edges up versus dollar and euro after UK data Sterling edged up versus the dollar and the euro on Tuesday after UK labour data supported the view that the British... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:35pm
Stocks Major Gulf markets gain, key US inflation data in focus Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday ahead of a key U.S. inflation data that could affect... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:31pm
Forex Kenyan shilling broadly steady in balanced market NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was broadly steady against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, with the supply of foreign... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:28pm
Pakistan: a country with history full of lost opportunities The world has become a better place as its countries capitalised on the opportunities they had from time to time.... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:19pm
Stocks European shares hold ground as AstraZeneca drags, tech shares rise European shares were flat on Tuesday, after a 1% jump in the previous session, as investors parsed through a mixed... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:13pm
Stocks FTSE 100 falls as AstraZeneca weighs; slowing wage growth cements rate cut bets London’s FTSE 100 inched lower on Tuesday amid broad declines, with AstraZeneca weighing on the benchmark index... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:09pm
South Asia US plans talks on economy with Bangladesh leader Muhammad Yunus The United States is set to launch economic talks this week with Bangladesh’s interim government, including its... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:02pm
FBR considering traders’ new proposal to collect advance tax FBR has also agreed to reduce the upper slabs of fixed tax of Rs 60,000 to a reasonable level Updated 10 Sep, 2024 12:57pm
Middle East Dozens of displaced Palestinians killed, wounded by Israeli missiles CAIRO: Israeli missiles set ablaze a tent camp for displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, killing or wounding 65... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:44pm
Europe Ukraine attacks Russia with 144 drones, killing one and closing airports MOSCOW: Ukraine on Tuesday struck Moscow and western Russia in one of its biggest ever drone attacks, killing at... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:54pm
Financial JGB yields drift higher in muted trade before key US inflation data TOKYO: Japanese government bond yields drifted higher on Tuesday, but trading lacked conviction as investors waited... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:51pm
Currency South African rand firms ahead of manufacturing data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand gained in early trade on Tuesday, ahead of domestic manufacturing data for... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:36pm
Commodities Palm oil falls as August inventories rise more than expected NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday after data showed inventories in the world’s second-largest... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:34pm
Stocks South Korean shares post longest run of declines in 8 months, chipmakers top drag KOSPI closed down 12.50 points, or 0.49%, at 2,523.43 Updated 10 Sep, 2024 12:26pm
KE staff attacked, held hostage amid anti-theft drive: spokesperson Imran Rana says application filed for legal action in the local police station Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:09pm
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei falls for sixth day ahead of US inflation data, Fed decision TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a sixth straight session on Tuesday as investors exercised caution... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 12:23pm
Stocks China stocks fall despite better exports data; Alibaba lifts HK shares SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Tuesday and were on track to a fresh seven-month low, as strong export data failed to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:20pm
Stocks Financials push Australian shares higher; CBA hits record high Australian shares rose the most in nearly a month on Tuesday, buoyed by banking stocks, with top lenders... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 12:17pm
Europe ‘Loving and being loved’: UK’s Princess Kate says she is grateful after finishing chemotherapy LONDON: Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, said on Monday she had finished her course of preventative chemotherapy... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:13pm
South Asia Rescue on as Typhoon Yagi leaves 40 missing, 63 dead in Vietnam HANOI: Emergency workers raced to evacuate thousands of people from severe floods Tuesday after Typhoon Yagi swept... Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:26am
Bullion Rate Gold prices edge lower ahead of US inflation print Gold prices eased on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer dollar, while traders braced for key U.S. inflation figures that... Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:15am
Energy China’s August crude oil imports fall 7% on weak demand, refining margins BEIJING: China’s crude oil imports in August fell 7% year-on-year, customs data showed on Tuesday, as weak refining... Published 10 Sep, 2024 11:09am
South Asia Top US, Chinese military officials hold first video call BEIJING/HONG KONG: The United States and China held theatre-level commander talks for the first time on Tuesday,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:59am
Currency China’s yuan dips on firmer dollar but strong exports limit losses HONG KONG: China’s yuan eased slightly against the firmer dollar on Tuesday, but losses were capped by... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:54am
Commodities China Aug soybean imports at record 12.14mn tons BEIJING: China brought in a record 12.14 million metric tons of soybeans in August, as traders took advantage of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:51am
Commodities China August iron ore imports slide on steel rout, soft demand outlook BEIJING: China’s iron ore imports in August fell 1.38% from July and slipped 4.73% from a year earlier, customs data... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:48am
Commodities China’s August coal imports rise 3% as heat waves spur power demand BEIJING: China’s coal imports rose 3% in August as utilities continued to stock up amid record-breaking hot weather,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:45am
Commodities China Aug copper imports fall to 16-month low BEIJING: China’s imports of unwrought copper slid in August to a 16-month low, customs data showed on Tuesday, as... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:43am
Commodities LME copper slips as weak China imports data fans demand worries London copper prices fell on Tuesday as weak imports data from top consumer China reinforced concerns about demand... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:34am
Financial India 10-year bond yield awaits triggers to break 6.85% MUMBAI: Indian government benchmark bond yield was glued to the 6.85% level on Tuesday amid a lack of strong... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:24am
Stocks China hobbles Asia shares; US data, Fed meet in view SINGAPORE: Asian stocks inched slightly higher on Tuesday but struggled to sustain an upbeat rally on Wall Street as... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:21am
Forex Currencies tread with caution ahead of US inflation test SINGAPORE: The dollar was steady in early trading on Tuesday, with the yen inching away from one-month highs as... Published 10 Sep, 2024 10:12am
‘Privatisation of PIA by end of Oct’ Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif says flights not viable commercially for PIA from Hyderabad to Karachi Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:53am
Rs20bn Green Sukuk likely in Dec ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (MPD&SI) is tailoring a plan to launch... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:28am
Senate’s recommendations on ‘illegitimate’ payments to IPPs: PD asked to share implementation status ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly been asked to share implementation status of Senate’s recommendations... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:21am
IMF EB dithering over whether to sanction bailout? ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not yet included Pakistan on the agenda of its executive board... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:18am
Senate panel told: Non-renewal of LDI licences to impact telecom ecosystem ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licenses on account of outstanding dues of around... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:16am
Jurisdiction of NAB over Toshakhana-II case has ended, says court ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, transferred Toshakhana-II reference against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:14am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from September 9, 2024 Published 10 Sep, 2024 09:12am
New IMF programme going to be the last one if reforms put in place: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme would be... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:50am
CJP says not interested in extension ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa once again dismissed an impression that he is interested in extension in his tenure... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:49am
2022 floods: $10.9bn aid received against $30bn losses ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the 2022 floods... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:48am
DRAP issues recall alert for five drug products ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for five drug... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:46am
CDA launches operation against illegal constructions ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Monday, launched a large-scale operation on illegal... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:11am
ATC grants bail to PTI men ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, granted bail to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) local... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:11am
Companies Digital integration: Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) & Peekaboo Guru sign agreement KARACHI: Al Baraka Bank has partnered with Peekaboo Guru (Pvt) Ltd to drive its digital experiences by integrating... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:09am
Russia invites MbS to October BRICS summit MOSCOW: Russia has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend a BRICS summit in the city of Kazan from... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Middle East Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 18 BEIRUT: Syria’s health minister said Monday that overnight Israeli strikes killed 18 people in central Hama... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Europe Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned a senior Iranian diplomat to warn of ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Asia Dozens dead after Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam HANOI/HAIPHONG: Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:03am
UNESCO warns of global spike in attacks on education PARIS: Attacks worldwide against students and educational facilities rose by 20 percent in 2022 and 2023 over the ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:01am
USA US takes on Google’s ad tech empire in antitrust trial ALEXANDRIA (United States): Google faced its second major antitrust trial in less than a year on Monday as the US... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:57am
Minister inaugurates free computer centre at KPT Industrial Home KARACHI: In a significant ceremony with aim to empower women, the KPT has officially launched free computer centre ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:55am
JI emir blames Sindh govt for ‘power abuse’ in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman On Monday slammed the Sindh government for continuously... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 07:52am
Sindh Assembly rejects proposed amendments to Irsa Act 1992 KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution vehemently rejecting the proposed amendments ... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 07:52am
APNS holiday KARACHI: We have to inform you that member publications of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will observe one... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:52am
Companies Workers at Samsung India plant strike CHENNAI: Hundreds of workers at a Samsung Electronics plant in southern India have begun an indefinite strike to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Industry Gems and jewellery sector urges reduction in key policy rate KARACHI: Gems & Jewellery sector has demanded for immediate reduction in interest rates following the drop in... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Minister hosts networking dinner KARACHI: The Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh held a networking dinner ahead of commencement of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Companies Fast Cables earns BASEC certification LAHORE: Fast Cables has become the first and only cable manufacturer in Pakistan to receive the British Approvals... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:27am
Lt Gen Afsar as Nadra chairman: Govt files ICA in LHC challenging single bench’s order LAHORE: The federal government has filed an intra court appeal (ICA) in the Lahore High Court challenging a single... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:26am
SU students receive PM Fund Scholarships HYDERABAD: As many as 14 students of the Institute of Art and Design, University of Sindh, Jamshoro were awarded... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 07:25am
Saylani’s IT programme’s alumni to bring their overseas earnings KARACHI: Hundreds of tech industry entrepreneurs and young IT professionals have made a pledge to ensure that their... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 07:24am
5.75m children to come under anti-polio drive in KP PESHAWAR: As many as 5.754 million children under the age of five will be vaccinated during the week-long polio... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:23am
Steps urged to check growing road accidents ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has directed... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:37am
Approval by IMF board to be delayed to Oct? It’s been almost two months since the SLA, and there is no update on when Pakistan’s program would be approved by... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:35am
Quarterly adjustment rises The power regulator Nepra approved another Rs1.74/unit on account of quarterly tariff adjustments, pertaining to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Europe Germany to extend border controls to curb irregular migration BERLIN: Germany will extend temporary controls to all of its borders to crack down on irregular migration into the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
UN rights chief warns world risks ‘dystopian future’ GENEVA: The UN rights chief warned Monday that the world needed to change paths to avoid a future filled with... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Republican report slams Biden’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON: Republicans on Sunday released a critical report on US President Joe Biden’s 2021 military withdrawal... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 09, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 10, 2024)... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Punjab PA passes reforms to modernise legislative framework LAHORE: Punjab Assembly on Monday passed landmark reforms to modernise legislative framework and enhance... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
CM vows to achieve 100pc polio eradication target in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that they are committed to achieve 100% polio... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Cos falling under special law can use WPPF for business operations LAHORE: Companies falling under a special law can use Workers Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) for their business... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Maryam visits Ravi Sapphire Bay LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif along with PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited Ravi... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Shujaat, Ijaz meet governor LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and former federal minister Ijazul Haq met ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Spike in dengue virus cases in ICT ISLAMABAD: Following the end of monsoon season, the federal capital Islamabad has witnessed a spike in dengue virus... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Tech leads Japan’s Nikkei lower TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Monday, with technology stocks among the biggest decliners, although... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Chinese stocks hit 7-month low, HK shares sink SHANGHAI: Chinese stock benchmarks dropped more than 1% to seven-month lows on Monday as weak inflation data ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks European shares rebound from dour week with central banks in focus PARIS: European bourses rose on Monday, recovering from steep declines the previous week as focus shifted to an... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Asian FX weak on Fed rate outlook BENGALURU: Asian currencies slipped on Monday, with the Indonesian rupiah leading losses, as investors hesitated to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Monday, dragged by consumer staples and financial stocks. The CSE... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
PML-N leaders take exception to KP CM Gandapur’s remarks about Punjab CM LAHORE: Taking strong exception to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s remarks against the ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Tarar criticises PTI leadership ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, on... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Gandapur’s remarks: Gohar offers unconditional apology to journalists ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership offered unconditional apology to journalists on Monday over the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
JI threatens to launch protests if govt reneges on commitments KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami, Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday threatened nationwide protests if the government... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
President underscores need for strengthening parliamentary democracy ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari emphasised the need to further strengthen parliamentary democracy and promote... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
13 injured in bomb blast in South Waziristan PESHAWAR: A remote-controlled bomb on a police van in Rustam Bazar of South Waziristan district on Monday injured... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Islamabad rally: Large turnout shows PTI is the only national party in country: Zartaj ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) looked entirely assured on Monday at its rally on the outskirts of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Motiwala assails decline of civic infrastructure in Karachi KARACHI: Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG), Zubair Motiwala has said that Karachi is in a state of decline,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Traders urge govt to reduce interest rate to boost economic growth PESHAWAR: Members of the business community urged the government to reduce the current interest rate for economic... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Key legislation: PM takes coalition partners into confidence ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took his coalition partners into confidence on key legislation... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
FBR, TPI-LUMS sign MoU to collaborate on machine learning ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue and the Technology for People Initiative (TPI) of Lahore University of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Factory shutdowns A week ago, I was invited by the leadership of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry to their city to stir... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
FBR revenue targets for 2024-25 The first two months of 2024-25 have already revealed serious problems with the overall and individual revenue... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
IPPs and capacity payments – how to deal with the challenge This is a follow-up piece. The first part appeared on 1st August 2024. Both may be read together. Let us explore... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Letters Overcapacity dilemma: mismanagement or misjudgment? We even go so far as to question the very foundations of our nation, doubting the Two-Nation Theory and casting... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Govt assure LHC of no harassment to PTI workers LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday assured the Lahore High Court that no harassment would be caused to PTI... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
ATC adjourns hearing of bail pleas of PTI leader LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday adjourned hearing of a bail petition filed by PTI Lahore President and MPA... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Intra-party polls probe: PTI approaches LHC against ECP LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Election... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
SCBA condemns arrest of Gohar, others ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) strongly condemned the arrest of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Shoaib... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Dutch court convicts Saad Rizvi, Jalali BADHOEVEDORP, Netherlands: A Dutch court on Monday convicted two Pakistani men on charges of incitement for urging... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Gohar, Marwat and other PTI leaders arrested ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Monday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (September 09, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (September 09, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 09, 2024)... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 09, 2024).... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (September 09, 2024).... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (September 09, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: OnFridayat PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR49.762 billion and... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains steady with limited volume LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained limited. Cotton Analyst... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (September 09, 2024)... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Energy Oil prices edge up as storm approaches US Gulf Coast NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up about 1% on Monday after falling to multi-month lows last week on concerns a hurricane... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 334,518 tonnes of cargo comprising 233,290 tonnes of import cargo and 101,228... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Ukraine grain exports up 49pc so far in 2024/25 KYIV: Ukraine’s grain exports in the 2024/25 July-June season have risen to 7.6 million metric tons as of Sept. 9... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Gold prices steady with spotlight on US inflation data NEW YORK: Gold prices held their ground on Monday, as investors awaited the US inflation report for further clues on... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Copper bounces as market looks ahead to US data LONDON: Copper prices bounced on Monday as hopes for stimulus in top consumer China and inventory data showing ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise on Chinese supply disruptions SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed for a second consecutive session on Monday, as supply disruptions from a... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Palm oil ends lower after sell-off in rival soyoil NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Monday after a sell-off in rival soyoil, while the market ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Energy Saudi Arabia cuts Oct Arab light crude price for Asia to 3-year low SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia has cut the October price for flagship Arab light crude to Asia to the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Wall St bounces as focus shifts to rates outlook NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes rose on Monday, rebounding from a week of steep losses as focus shifted... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Most Gulf markets retreat as Fed uncertainty persists DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday as investors exercised caution ahead of key US ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Energy AMI project in IESCO region progressing successfully ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan’s state-of-the-art AMI project is steadfastly progressing in the IESCO... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Energy SECMC Ltd-International Electric Power (Pvt) Ltd merger approved by CCP ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of 11.9% of the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates Stocks slump on selling spree KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday opened on a positive note, however failed to continue this trend and... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities London cocoa futures rally, extend recovery from 6-1/2 month low LONDON: London cocoa futures on ICE rallied for a third straight session on Monday, extending their recovery from... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Money & Banking US dollar firms against yen NEW YORK: The dollar bounced against the yen and other major currencies on Monday, as investors looked ahead to US... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Money & Banking Yuan down against dollar SHANGHAI: China’s yuan dipped against the dollar on Monday as long-dated yields hit record lows after monthly... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Gold prices fall sharply KARACHI: The local gold prices on Monday saw a sizeable fall with the international bullion value dropping below... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Minister seeks proposals on marketing new seeds LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain has directed all the stakeholders to submit... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
‘Legal trade’ with neighbours EDITORIAL: One of the great failures of South Asian politics has clearly been the failure to exploit the region’s... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Driving development via local govts EDITORIAL: The declining trend witnessed in the funds allocated towards the Public Sector Development Programme... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Interest Rates UBG demands cut in interest rate KARACHI: Leaders of United Business Group (UBG) have demanded the government to reduce interest rates by 4 to 5... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Companies LCI acquires Pfizer Pak manufacturing facility KARACHI: Lucky Core Industries (LCI) has acquired Pfizer Pakistan Limited's manufacturing facility under the Asset... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Companies easypaisa showcases easypaisakarobar: Revolutionizing traditional retail value chains through digital innovation KARACHI: easypaisa has showcased its revolutionary easypaisakarobar to address the unmet banking needs of two ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Industry Rice Cell to be established in Sindh Governor House KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori Governor Sindh has announced to set up a Rice Cell in Governor House Karachi ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
FCCI demand cut in markup rate FAISALABAD: Proportionate decrease in markup rate has become imperative after the substantial decline in inflation ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Industry Business leader for 10pc cut in policy rate KARACHI: Pakistan’s renowned industrialist and United Business Group (UBG) leader, Farhan Hanif, has urged the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Jul-Aug remittances soar 44pc to $5.94bn YoY KARACHI: During a challenging period when the country is striving to secure healthy foreign inflows to meet its... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
WTO says trade alone won’t bridge gap between economies GENEVA: The World Trade Organization said Monday that open trade alone was not enough to reduce inequalities between... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Ismail Industries Limited Ismail Industries Limited (PSX: ISIL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1988 and was... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Europe Turkey’s Erdogan calls for summit of Muslim country leaders on Gaza war ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to convene an emergency... Published 10 Sep, 2024 02:05am
USA US electric utilities push for more rate hikes after record year of increases NEW YORK: U.S. electric utilities are seeking to hike customer power bills in 2024, extending last year’s record... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:59am
Europe Russian forces capture village of Memryk in east, Ukraine says troops holding firm MOSCOW: Russian forces pressed on with their advance on the eastern front in their 2-1/2-year-old war against... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:53am
Iran denies reports of missile transfer to Russia DUBAI: A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander denied reports that Iran was transferring missiles to Russia,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 01:46am
USA US urges Israel to conclude probe into killing of American activist in West Bank WASHINGTON: The United States called on Israel on Monday to complete a full inquiry into the killing of an American... Published 10 Sep, 2024 12:17am