Europe UK police investigating Islamophobic hack of Wi-Fi at train stations LONDON: British police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation into a cyberattack after passengers at... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:03pm
Pakistan, UK agree to promote bilateral trade, investment Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to promote bilateral relations in various sectors, including trade and... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:57pm
Europe Norway issues warrant for man linked to Lebanon device blasts OSLO: A Norwegian linked to the detonation of communication devices used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:50pm
England’s Hull out of Pakistan tour LONDON: England paceman Josh Hull has been ruled out of next month’s Test tour of Pakistan with a quad injury, team... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:45pm
US offers $20 mn for info on Iranian behind Bolton assassination plot WASHINGTON: The US State Department announced a $20 million reward on Thursday for information leading to the arrest... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:40pm
Lebanon truce call was ‘coordinated’ with Israel: White House WASHINGTON: The White House insisted Thursday that a US-led international call for a ceasefire in Lebanon had been... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:35pm
Financial Govt to abolish category of non-filers, finance minister affirms Aurangzeb says there will be transitional pain but structural reforms are needed to run the country in the right direction Updated 26 Sep, 2024 10:33pm
Sheikh Waqas Akram replaces Raoof Hasan as PTI secretary information Raoof Hasan has been appointed head of the PTI Policy Think Tank Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:16pm
Currency Rupee gains against US dollar Currency settles at 277.69 level against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 26 Sep, 2024 10:27pm
Business & Economy Pakistan’s economy on a sound path, says IMF chief after Executive Board approval Kristalina Georgieva congratulates people of Pakistan for moving forward with home-defined, country-owned reforms Updated 26 Sep, 2024 10:16pm
Forex SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $24mn, now stand at $9.53bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $24 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 10:00pm
South Asia Hong Kong court jails former editor for sedition, releases another on health grounds HONG KONG: A Hong Kong court on Thursday night sentenced a former editor to jail for 21 months and immediately... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:56pm
Stocks KSE-100 plummets as IMF euphoria makes way for economic reality An initial buying spree made way for selling pressure as investors took a stock of Pakistan’s economic condition... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:55pm
Cnergyico Pk Limited Cnergyico Pk Limited (PSX: CNERGY) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1995. The company is... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:54pm
Arts Van Gogh painting set to break Asia record in Hong Kong auction HONG KONG: A Vincent van Gogh painting displaying the artist’s shift from dark realism to vibrant impressionism... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:14pm
Movies & Music Meta bets big on celebrity AI voices and augmented reality glasses MENLO PARK, United States: Meta launched AI chatbots voiced by Hollywood celebrities including Judi Dench and John... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:05pm
Energy Oil prices slide 3% on prospect of more OPEC+ oil HOUSTON: Oil prices fell more than 3% on Thursday on a Financial Times report that Saudi Arabia, the world’s top... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:02pm
ECP approaches Supreme Court again for clarification on reserved seats The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday approved the Supreme Court once again, seeking clarification... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01pm
Business & Economy Despite progress, Pakistan’s vulnerabilities, structural challenges remain formidable: IMF In its press release issued after Executive Board approval, IMF says difficult business environment, weak governance, and outsized role of the state hinder investment Updated 26 Sep, 2024 08:51pm
Stocks Wall St rises on AI euphoria after Micron’s upbeat forecast Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high, as Micron’s upbeat forecast... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:50pm
Middle East Israel says it has secured $8.7 billion US aid package JERUSALEM: Israel said on Thursday it had secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States package to... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:44pm
Middle East Israel strike targets head of Hezbollah drone unit: source close to group BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Thursday targeted the head of Hezbollah’s drone unit, a... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 07:34pm
Europe Biden announces $8 billion in military aid for Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden announced more than $8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday to... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 07:28pm
8 terrorists killed in North Waziristan IBO: ISPR Pakistan’s security forces killed 8 terrorists on the night of September 25 in an intelligence-based operation... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 07:27pm
Middle East Israel rejects US-backed Lebanon ceasefire proposal BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Israel rejected proposals on Thursday for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, defying allies including the... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 07:01pm
Commodities Asia rice: Thai prices hit more than 1-year low, India rates rise on strong rupee Thai rice export prices fell to a more-than-one-year low this week pressured by quiet demand and competition from... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:29pm
Stocks Gulf markets end mixed on China stimulus, regional tensions Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday helped by news of aggressive economic stimulus from China, while... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:23pm
Middle East Gaza rescuers say 7 killed in Israeli strike on school GAZA STRIP: Civil defence rescuers in Gaza said an Israeli strike Thursday on a school-turned-shelter killed at... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:18pm
South Asia Taliban reject criticism over women at UN general assembly KABUL: The Taliban government rejected on Thursday concerns raised at the United Nations General Assembly this week... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:03pm
Europe Putin lauds cooperation with OPEC+, BRICS MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the vast domestic energy sector will be able to... Published 26 Sep, 2024 05:27pm
Stocks Indian shares notch new highs as auto, metal stocks surge BENGALURU: Indian shares hit fresh highs for the sixth consecutive session on Thursday, as automakers surged on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 05:03pm
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end flat as IT losses offset financial gains CSE All Share index settled 0.10% up at 11,671.9 Published 26 Sep, 2024 05:01pm
Commodities Copper strides to 11-week peak after China unveils fiscal stimulus LONDON: Copper prices rose to their strongest in 11 weeks on Thursday, propelled by hopes of firmer metals demand... Published 26 Sep, 2024 04:59pm
Commodities Palm hits five-month high on India demand, supply worries KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures hit a five-month high, surging more than 2% on Thursday’s close, driven by... Published 26 Sep, 2024 04:57pm
Movies & Music ‘The Glassworker’ will be Pakistan’s official entry for 2025 Oscars Pakistan’s very first 2D hand-drawn film, ‘The Glassworker’, will be the country’s official entry for the 97th... Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:38pm
Companies Despite higher sales, textile giant Interloop’s profit down 18% in FY24 Despite higher sales, Interloop Limited (ILP), one of Pakistan’s largest textile exporters, saw its profit decline... Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:34pm
MENA Hezbollah says again launched rockets at defence industry complexes near Israel’s Haifa BEIRUT: Hezbollah said Thursday that it again targeted defence industry complexes in northern Israel near the city... Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:21pm
MENA Qatar says ‘not aware of a direct link’ between Lebanon, Gaza truce talks DOHA: Qatar, a mediator in the Gaza war, said on Thursday there was no direct link between talks for a truce in Gaza... Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:19pm
Movies & Music Mehreen Jabbar’s ‘Farar’ set to screen at inaugural London Pakistani Film Festival 2024 Event will be held from October 1-4 Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:16pm
India back Rahul to hit top gear in Bangladesh Test KANPUR: India are backing senior batsman KL Rahul to find his run-scoring touch ahead of a busy schedule of nine... Published 26 Sep, 2024 03:15pm
Bangladesh ex-skipper Shakib Al Hasan announces international retirement KANPUR: Bangladesh ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan, facing prosecution at home for his relationship with the country’s... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:44pm
MENA Lebanese prime minister believes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah possible UNITED NATIONS/BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has expressed hope that a ceasefire... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:39pm
Europe One killed in Russian airstrike on Ukraine KYIV: Russia unleashed an overnight airstrike on Ukraine on Thursday, killing at least one person and damaging... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:32pm
Travel World’s first 3D-printed hotel takes shape in Texas MARFA, Texas: It looks like any other 3D printer - except it’s the size of a crane and is, layer by layer, building... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:30pm
Commodities Copper prices rise as China pledges more stimulus measures Copper prices rose on Thursday, rebounding from losses earlier in the session, as Chinese officials pledged more... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:28pm
Forex Kenyan shilling stable as central bank buys dollars NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was steady on Thursday, as the central bank bought dollars to stabilise fluctuations in... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:26pm
Forex South African rand edges up ahead of local data releases JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand edged higher early on Thursday, ahead of the release of a quarterly bulletin by... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:25pm
Literature Pulitzer winner Jhumpa Lahiri declines award over New York museum’s keffiyeh ban WASHINGTON: Pulitzer Prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri declined to accept an award from New York City’s Noguchi... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:23pm
Mutual Funds UK 10-year gilt yields briefly rise above 4% LONDON: British 10-year government bond yields briefly rose above 4% on Thursday for the first time in just over... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:23pm
Finally, $7bn EFF approved by IMF board First loan tranche of nearly $1.1 billion is likely to be received by September 30 Updated 26 Sep, 2024 02:21pm
Filing of returns: FBR approached for two-month extension ISLAMABAD: Despite Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) announcement of not extending date for filing of returns, the... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 02:21pm
Stocks China rally pushes STOXX 600 close to record highs European shares jumped on Thursday, buoyed by optimism in Asia following news that China is considering capital... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:20pm
Industry Attock Petroleum plans to expand network of EV charging stations across Pakistan Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) has said that it plans to set up further electric vehicle (EV) charging stations... Published 26 Sep, 2024 02:01pm
Bullion Rate Record-setting spree continues: gold prices in Pakistan hit Rs277,000 per tola Gold prices in Pakistan maintained their upward trajectory on Thursday in line with their increase in international... Published 26 Sep, 2024 01:55pm
Mutual Funds Euro zone bond yields slip on China stimulus report, mounting rate-cut bets LONDON: Euro zone bond yields edged lower on Thursday after news that China is considering more economic support... Published 26 Sep, 2024 01:55pm
Commerzbank boards confirm independent strategy as UniCredit seeks possible tie-up FRANKFURT: Commerzbank’s supervisory and management boards have unanimously confirmed the bank’s current strategy of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 01:54pm
SNB cuts interest rates by 25 basis points for third time this year ZURICH: The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday, its third such reduction this... Published 26 Sep, 2024 01:53pm
Stocks London shares gain as China pledges more stimulus; oil stocks fall UK stocks rose on Thursday, boosted by mining stocks after China’s latest pledge for more policy measures fuelled... Published 26 Sep, 2024 01:51pm
Deutsche Bank says now expects a faster ECB rate-cutting cycle LONDON: Deutsche Bank said on Thursday it now anticipated a faster European Central Bank rate-cutting cycle, with... Published 26 Sep, 2024 01:50pm
Forex Swiss franc rallies broadly after 25-bp SNB rate cut The Swiss franc strengthened on Thursday after the Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut its benchmark rate for a third time... Published 26 Sep, 2024 01:49pm
No new taxation measures or mini-budget under study: FBR ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland Revenue (Policy) Dr Hamid Ateeq Sarwar said Wednesday that... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 01:01pm
Dinesh Chandimal passes 50 as Sri Lanka reach 102-1 at lunch in NZ Test GALLE: Dinesh Chandimal scored a half-century to help Sri Lanka reach 102-1 at lunch on the opening day of the... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 12:51pm
Man Utd held at home by Twente to start Europa League PARIS: Manchester United stuttered to a 1-1 draw at home to FC Twente in their opening Europa League game on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:40pm
Robert Lewandowski helps Liga leaders Barca past Getafe BARCELONA: Robert Lewandowski continued his fine form and earned La Liga leaders Barcelona a 1-0 win over Getafe on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:37pm
Lebanon’s economy to be weighed down by Gaza war: EBRD LONDON: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said Thursday that it expected Lebanon’s economy to... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:28pm
Mexican security forces kill 11 gunmen in shootout MEXICO CITY: Mexican security forces on Wednesday killed 11 gunmen after a chase and shootout in the country’s... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:23pm
Europe Ukrainian soldiers recount delicate ‘coexistence’ in Russia’s Kursk KYIV: The “several thousand” Russian civilians still living in territory occupied by Ukrainian troops are mostly... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:21pm
Stocks Hong Kong stocks surge more than 3% in afternoon trade HONG KONG: Shares in Hong Kong rallied more than three percent in the afternoon on Thursday, building on a surge... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:19pm
Africa Mpox vaccine rollout faces challenges in east DR Congo KAMITUGA: Mpox epicentre DR Congo is less than a week away from the start of a vaccination campaign, but the rollout... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:17pm
Stefanos Tsitsipas loses in Japan Open first round TOKYO: Stefanos Tsitsipas’ woes continued after the Greek number four seed exited the Japan Open with a 4-6, 6-1,... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:15pm
‘Barbie’ director Gerwig honored by ‘terrifying’ movie industry LOS ANGELES: “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig paid tribute to risk-takers in the “terrifying” entertainment industry... Published 26 Sep, 2024 12:14pm
USA VP Kamala Harris to visit US-Mexico border, discuss security, aide says WASHINGTON: Vice President Kamala Harris will visit the US border with Mexico on Friday, the White House said on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:49am
BOJ policymakers divided on future rate hike pace, July minutes show TOKYO: Bank of Japan policymakers were divided on how quickly the central bank should raise interest rates further,... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:47am
OpenAI’s technology chief Mira Murati, two other research executives to leave Three top technical leaders at Microsoft-backed OpenAI quit on Wednesday, the latest in a string of executive... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:45am
Companies Australia’s Qantas says rolling engineer strikes not expected to disrupt flights Australia’s Qantas Airways said rolling aircraft maintenance engineer strikes that began on Thursday in Melbourne... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:43am
Forex China’s yuan firms on report Beijing considering more economic stimulus SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s yuan inched higher against the dollar on Thursday, supported by positive investor... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:41am
Mutual Funds Country Garden bondholders approve delays on yuan bond payments, Bloomberg News reports Country Garden has won bondholders’ approval to push back payments on its nine yuan bonds by six months, Bloomberg... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:39am
Asia North Korea may be able to produce double-digit number of nuclear weapons, South Korean lawmaker says SEOUL: North Korea has enough plutonium and uranium to produce at least a double-digit number of nuclear weapons,... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:38am
Southwest Airlines to outline strategy to fix its profitability problem CHICAGO: Southwest Airlines will lay out a strategy on Thursday to turn around its business and restore profit... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:36am
Thai August factory output falls 1.91% y/y, below forecast BANGKOK: Thailand’s manufacturing production index dropped 1.91% in August from a year earlier, due to falling auto... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:34am
Energy Belgium calls for EU ban on Russian LNG as imports rise, FT reports Belgium has urged the European Union to ban Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), warning that companies cannot break... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:32am
Vietnam says Musk’s SpaceX plans $15bn Starlink investment HANOI: Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to invest $15 billion in Vietnam in the near future, the government of the... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:30am
Stocks South Korean shares climb over 2% as chipmakers rally SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korea stocks extend gains to sixth session on further US... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:18am
Stocks China stocks set for seven-day winning streak; HK follows suit SHANGHAI: Mainland China stocks extended gains on Thursday and were set for a seventh straight winning session, as... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:15am
S&P Global says Vietnam banks’ profitability squeezed due to typhoon debt relief measures HANOI: Vietnamese banks’ profitability will be squeezed due to typhoon debt relief measures, S&P Global said on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:14am
Forex Indian rupee awaits Powell’s comments, US inflation after failure to breach 83.50/USD MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to struggle on Thursday after it was unable to move past the key resistance... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:12am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rises more than 2% as chip heavyweights advance TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose more than 2% on Thursday, as chip giants Tokyo Electron and Advantest... Published 26 Sep, 2024 11:09am
MENA US and allies call for 21-day ceasefire along Israel-Lebanon border after UN talks UNITED NATIONS/BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The United States, France and several allies called for an immediate... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:41am
South Asia Heavy rains paralyse Mumbai, at least four dead MUMBAI: Torrential rain lashed India’s financial capital Mumbai, triggering floods and killing at least four people... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:20am
Bullion Rate Gold lingers near record highs, Powell’s speech eyed for rate cues Gold prices were steady on Thursday, hovering close to record highs, on expectations of another big US rate cut this... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:16am
Asia Malaysia PM says economic performance ‘looking promising’ in third quarter KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic performance in the third quarter is “looking promising”, Prime Minister Anwar... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:14am
Commodities Soybeans rise for fourth session on Brazilian weather woes SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat gained more ground on Thursday, with prices climbing to their highest in almost two weeks... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:11am
Commodities Palm extends rally on stronger Dalian oils and weaker ringgit KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday, extending gains to a seventh session on the back of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:09am
Stocks Asian stocks defy Wall St selloff, charged by dogged China optimism SINGAPORE: Asian stocks bucked the global trend to extend a rally on Thursday, fuelled by persistent optimism over... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:05am
Mutual Funds India’s 10-year bond yield hits 31-month low; traders eye debt supply MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields remained subdued on Thursday as bullish sentiment prevailed around bets of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:02am
Stocks Indian shares set to open at all-time highs BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open at record highs on Thursday, likely extending a five-session rally on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 10:00am
Stocks Australian shares rise on boost from banks, miners Australian shares rose on Thursday, as index heavyweights banks rebounded on prospects of interest rates staying... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:58am
Forex Dollar firm following sharp rebound as Fed speakers eyed TOKYO: The dollar held firm on Thursday following its sharpest rally since early June as traders looked ahead to... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:56am
PPL FY24 – earnings growth amid production decline For FY24, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PSX: PPL) reported a 17 percent year-on-year growth in earnings, despite... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:44am
DGKC’s long game? Did you hear the one about DG Khan Cement (PSX: DGKC)’s impressive entry into the United States market via cement... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:42am
15-member squad for 1st Test against England named LAHORE: Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was named in the Pakistan squad for the opening fixture of the upcoming... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:30am
Belarussian Deputy Minister visits CDA HQs ISLAMABAD: The Belarusian Deputy Minister for Industries, Aleksei Kushnarenko, visited the Capital Development... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:29am
Blasphemy accused: PPP’s HR Cell concerned over rise in extra-judicial killings ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s Human Rights Cell expressed deep concern over the horrific rise in... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:28am
NADRA issues advisory on documents’ photocopies ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an advisory urging the public to ... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:27am
Industry Income tax returns deadline: KCCI seeks one-month extension KARACHI: President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has urged Federal Board... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:26am
Minister for adopting effective population management techniques ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that effective... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:25am
Energy MPCL set to launch data centres across Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) is set to expand its horizons by investing in the establishment of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:24am
Pildat proposes reforms for strengthening political finance regulatory framework LAHORE: While calling out regulatory gaps in political finance, the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development ... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:23am
NAB asks AC to frame charges against Elahi LAHORE: The prosecutor of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday asked an accountability court to frame... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:22am
Wapda, NTDC lock horns over ‘SCADA Towers-III’ issue ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and the National Transmission and Despatch Company... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:21am
Industry Goods released without redemption fee payment: Customs department challenges adjudicating authority’s decision LAHORE: The Customs department challenged its own adjudicating authority for releasing consignment without payment ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:21am
July-August: $714.74m borrowed from multiple sources ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $714.74 million from multiple financing sources during the first two months... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:21am
Biometric attendance mandatory for prisons’ staff LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has made biometric attendance mandatory for all the staff posted in jails across... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:20am
Justice Abid recuses himself from hearing of a plea LAHORE: Justice Abid Hussain Chattha of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday recused himself from a petition... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Climate change: PM’s coordinator advocates youth engagement LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Romina Khurshid Alam has... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:18am
Cabinet bodies asked to strictly comply with directives ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed that Cabinet Committees strictly comply with its directions and that any... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:17am
UAF, ANF hold antinarcotics awareness seminar FAISALABAD: As many as 2.5 lakh people lose their lives every year due to drug related issues in the country. The... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
‘Amendment Ordinance’ challenged in SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to declare that the Section 2 of the SC (Practice and Procedure)... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:15am
SC Registrar informs CJP: Reserved seats: no cause list or hearing held before issuance of clarification ISLAMABAD: The Registrar Supreme Court informed the Chief Justice of Pakistan that no cause list or hearing was held... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Khaqan urges CJP to retire once he completes tenure ISLAMABAD: The ex-prime minister and Awam Pakistan Party (APP) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday called upon... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
‘Constitutional court’ to ensure swift, speedy & fair justice: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary Shazia Marri said that the proposal of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Two cops, 10 others injured in Quetta explosion QUETTA: At least 12 people, including two cops, were injured after an explosion near a police mobile on the eastern... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
PM urges UN SG to help implement resolutions on Kashmir UNITED NATIONS: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:10am
Customs seizes marijuana at JIAP KARACHI: Pakistan Customs officials at the Jinnah International Airport Karachi (JIAP) intercepted a package... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Industry Global Sustainable Transport Forum: Aleem says trade corridors of CPEC guarantor of better transport system ISLAMABAD: Addressing the opening session of the Global Sustainable Transport Forum 2024 in Beijing China, head of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:08am
Energy NTDC launches SAP finance module successfully LAHORE: The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) has achieved a significant milestone in its digital... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:07am
Companies Jazz, UNDP sign strategic MoU ISLAMABAD: Jazz has solidified its commitment to advancing digital and financial literacy, driving economic... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Industry Pharma industry: Govt reaffirms pledge to provide conducive environment ISLAMABAD: The government has reaffirmed the commitment of providing conducive environment to industrial sector... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:05am
Industry Pakistan Pharma Summit 2024: experts gather with aim to chart path for growth in pharmaceutical industry ISLAMABAD: The 7th Pakistan Pharma Summit, held at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, brought together industry leaders,... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:03am
Higher returns thru Islamic banking perturb Senate panel? ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, Wednesday, said that inflation is expected to remain... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:03am
CRA on the cards to ensure transparency in imported coal pricing ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to establish a Coal Regulatory Authority (CRA) to ensure transparency in... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:02am
Zardari, Nawaz: AC reserves verdict in Toshakhana reference ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on President Asif Ali Zardari and two former... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
SBP working on Sukuk alternate structure: governor ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, Wednesday, said that the SBP is working on an... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 08:46am
Appointment of Justice Mansoor as CJP: No official notification issued: ministry ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday clarified that no official notification has been issued... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 08:46am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from September 25, 2024 Published 26 Sep, 2024 08:44am
Industry Diesel engines: Italian CG attends launch ceremony of advanced technological innovation KARACHI: Danilo Giurdanella, the Consul General of Italy in Karachi attended the unveiling of advanced Italian... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:46am
China’s ambassador meets Punjab CM, Nawaz LAHORE: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:42am
Agriculture and Allied Sale of substandard seeds: Body will finalise its report within next 10 days ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) on Wednesday informed a parliamentary... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:40am
Environment-friendly transportation system: Zardari reiterates country’s commitment ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to promoting the development of a safe,... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:39am
Alkhidmat’s healthcare facilities examines 700 children KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has successfully concluded the second phase of its annual health screening of orphan... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:34am
Companies Bank Alfalah receives recognition at GIFA 2024 KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has earned international acclaim by winning two awards at the 2024 Global Islamic Finance... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Bayer, AMAN join hands for better access to new contraceptive methods KARACHI: On the occasion of World Contraception Day 2024, Bayer Pakistan and the Association for Mothers &... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:26am
Companies ‘Trade finance guarantee’: Faysal Bank partners with IFC KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has announced a new strategic partnership with the International Finance... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:06am
Grappling with circular debt woes EDITORIAL: The incompetence, corruption and inefficiency plaguing the country’s power sector ensure that Pakistan... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Europe UK sends troops to Cyprus anticipating mass Lebanon evacuation LONDON: Britain is moving troops to Cyprus in position to help evacuate nationals trapped in Lebanon, while Prime... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
South Asia Taliban jam Afghanistan International broadcasts in Kabul: CPJ NEW YORK: The Taliban must stop transmitting disruptive signals to prevent residents in the Afghan capital Kabul... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Europe Zelensky alleges Russia plot on nuclear plants in defiant UN address UNITED NATIONS: President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Wednesday of plotting potentially catastrophic ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Key Muslim group endorses Harris, says Trump bigger danger WASHINGTON: US Muslim advocacy group Emgage Action on Wednesday endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Middle East Iran parliament blocks appointment of Sunni to VP post TEHRAN: The Iranian parliament on Wednesday blocked the appointment of a politician from the Sunni minority as vice... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Trump says would destroy Iran if it ‘harms’ a US election candidate WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Wednesday Iran should be blown “to smithereens” if the Islamic republic is ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Israel says strikes in Lebanon prepare possible ground assault BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief told troops on Wednesday that air strikes in Lebanon would... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 25, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (September 26, 2024)... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Asif Ali Zardari President Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) on National Newspaper... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: On this National Newspaper Day, we recognize and celebrate the indispensable contribution of newspapers as a... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Chairman Senate TEXT: On the occasion of National Newspaper Readership Day, I am pleased to extend warm felicitations to the All... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Attaullah Tarar Federal Minister Information & Broadcasting TEXT: Newspapers help counter fake news by upholding values of truth, integrity Tarar Federal Minister for... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Maryam Nawaz Sharif Chief Minister Punjab TEXT: It is a pleasure to support the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) in celebrating National Newspaper... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Murad Ali Shah Chief Minister Sindh TEXT: I take great pride in joining hands with the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) to celebrate National... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Ali Amin Gandapur Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa TEXT: It is with great pleasure that I acknowledge the All Pakistan Newspapers Society's (APNS) declaration of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Sarfraz Bugti Chief Minister Balochistan TEXT: On the eve of Pakistan National Readership Day, I warmly extend my best wishes and greetings to the esteemed... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Truth vs. Trend: Print Media’s Role in the Age of Disinformation TEXT: In the age of social media, newspaper's stand out as pillars of credibility and accuracy. Have you ever ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Gas discovery in Khairpur: announcement made KARACHI: The Sawan South Joint Venture, comprising Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) with 20 percent... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Internship programme launched: Biggest-ever Agri 'Graduates Internship Program' launched at UAF LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the biggest-ever agriculture graduate internship program... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
LHC CJ dismisses PTI leader plea with cost of Rs1 1akh LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Wednesday dismissed a petition of PTI leader Ghulam... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Practice and Procedure Ordinance 2024: LHC reserves verdict on maintainability of plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday reserved its verdict on maintainability of a petition against... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
LWMC’s cleaning operation in full swing LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has ramped up its cleaning operation across the city. Officers... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Minister for equip every child with basic computer skills ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that we must equip... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan, Turkiye agree to strengthen economic, security cooperation NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wherein two sides... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Industry PIAF Pioneers Progressive Alliance clean sweep in LCCI’s Associate Class elections LAHORE: In the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI) Associate Class elections, the PIAF Pioneers... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rally at Minar-e-Pakistan: PTI approaches LHC LAHORE Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking permission to hold a rally... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Punjab making progress leaps, bounds, claims Azma LAHORE: Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that every department in Punjab is making progress by... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Companies Qist Bazaar disburses Rs3.4bn loans in 3 years KARACHI: Qist Bazaar, Pakistan's first and only Sharia-compliant BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) fintech start-up, has... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
SHC moved for arrest of Israeli PM Netanyahu KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday moved for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Terrorism in Balochistan: Terrorists exploiting Baloch women: Adeela QUETTA: The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), in a successful bid, arrested Adeela Baloch who was being trained to... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Asia Kyrgyzstan starts developing giant titanium ore deposit BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday began developing a massive mineral deposit containing titanium, a... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). ====================================... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). =======================================... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 25, 2024)... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 25, 2024).... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 25, 2024).... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). ==========================... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate decreased by Rs500 to Rs18,700 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association decreased the spot rate by Rs500 per maund and... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The total cargo handled at Karachi Port during the last 24 hours closed at 172,214 Metric Tones. The break... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Energy Oil falls despite China’s stimulus plan NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as investors reassessed whether China’s latest stimulus plans will ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stocks Indian shares hit all-time highs for fifth consecutive session BENGALURU: Indian shares hit lifetime highs for the fifth straight session on Wednesday, buoyed by gains in... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stocks China, HK stocks extend gains as massive stimulus boosts sentiment HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks extended their gains on Wednesday, although lost some steam in the afternoon... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stocks European shares end marginally lower as energy stocks drop PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 closed slightly lower on Wednesday as energy stocks tracked lower crude oil prices, ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stocks Wall Street mixed as investors await Fed rate clues NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 hovering near a record high, as... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
We, ‘those’ people Now I’m told that this ugly executive-judiciary fight threatens to unravel the sacrosanct “balance between... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stunted governance, stunted economy Even after 60 years of financial market development, the local companies are still a small part of the market at... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Letters ‘Trump or Harris: no respite for Palestine’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor by this writer carried by the newspaper on Tuesday and... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
PM attends BD’s 50 years of UN membership ceremony NEW YORK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended a ceremony to mark 50 years of Bangladesh’s membership ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
IHC grills govt over exclusive right to determine ‘defence analysts’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought the original noting file on the basis of which the Pakistan... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
PML-N criticises judiciary ISLAMABAD: As a heated debate surrounds a recent constitutional amendment, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates PSX at historic highest-ever level KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed bullish trend and closed on ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (September 25, 2024)... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Commodities PMEX Daily Trading Report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.785 billion... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures extend gains to sixth straight session KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains to a sixth straight session on Wednesday, closing at their... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Commodities Copper steadies after hitting 10-week high LONDON: Copper prices steadied after hitting a 10-week high on Wednesday as the dollar rose, weakening support from... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Commodities Gold smashes record peaks propelled by rate-cut momentum NEW YORK: Gold soared to a record high on Wednesday as expectations for another big rate cut by the US Federal... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Commodities Japan rubber futures climb to 13-year high SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures hit a 13-year peak on Wednesday, boosted by the Chinese government’s... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Commodities Iron ore jumps to over three-week high on China stimulus SINGAPORE: Prices of iron ore futures surged on Wednesday to their highest levels in more than three weeks, as a... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
ADB maintains growth forecast for Developing Asia MANILA: Developing Asia is on track to grow 5% this year, supported by strong consumption and high demand for tech... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
The reserved seats verdict EDITORIAL: For all intents and purposes the short orders delivered by superior courts are final and must be... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Commodities Gold prices reach historic high KARACHI: The local and international gold prices reached another historic high on Wednesday, as the global bullion... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
‘Business community against any plan of high-handed approach to enhance tax collection’ KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has made it clear that the business community is against any plans of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Govt, PITB launch IT Certification Programme LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched the Global IT Certifications Programme in collaboration with the Punjab... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
SECP amends rule to induction, cessation of directors & CEOs of firms ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in line with its objective to simplify... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Companies SPL posts Rs1.49bn profit after tax KARACHI: Security Papers Limited (SPL) earned a profit after tax of Rs 1.49 billion in 2024, representing 54 percent... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Unserved, underserved areas: USF provides broadband services ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) is revolutionizing Pakistan's digital landscape by providing broadband... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Appointing firms: CCP discourages use of ‘Big Four’ term in agreements ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), in its recent decisions, has explicitly discouraged the... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
IK accuses govt of trying to destroy judiciary ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
ADB maintains GDP growth rate at 2.8pc ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained GDP growth projection for Pakistan at 2.8 percent and... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Global debt hits record $312trn: IIF NEW YORK: Global debt hit a record high of $312 trillion at the end of the second quarter, driven by borrowing in ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Money & Banking Asian currencies gain on China stimulus BENGALURU: Asian currencies rallied on Wednesday as China’s stimulus measures boosted investors’ risk appetite,... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Money & Banking Dollar hits 14-month low against euro NEW YORK: The dollar hit a 14-month low against the euro on Wednesday as traders bet that the Federal Reserve will... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Companies Volkswagen digs in as workers threaten strikes over plant closures HANOVER (Germany): Volkswagen flatly rejected union demands after the first round of bitterly contested talks ended... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Companies Aramco sets price guidance for dollar sukuk bonds SYDNEY: Saudi Aramco has set the initial price guidance for 5- and 10-year dollar sukuk bonds, according to a term... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Industry US ambassador speaks to Sialkot businesspeople LAHORE: United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome has said that the US is Pakistan’s largest export... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Taxes Changes in Active Taxpayers List Rules: FBR asked to provide another seven days for ‘understanding’ SRO ISLAMABAD: Experts have asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to provide another seven days for understanding SRO... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Money & Banking ‘Corporate Treasury in the Age of Digitalisation’: Citibank Pakistan holds insightful conference KARACHI: Citibank Pakistan held an insightful conference titled “Corporate Treasury in the Age of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Industry Conference on ‘Insurance Landscape of Tomorrow’ held ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Society of Actuaries (PSoA) Wednesday organized the Conference on “Insurance Landscape of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
OECD calls for higher property taxes to fight debt PARIS: The OECD on Wednesday slightly raised its world economic growth forecast for 2024 but called for higher... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am