Pakistani, Egyptian academia join hands to establish ‘Dairy Science Park Cairo’ PESHAWAR: The Academy for Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) Egypt and Dairy Science Park (DSP) Peshawar have... Published 10 Jul, 2023 08:03am
Industry Peshawar’s business community hails direct flight to Kazakhstan PESHAWAR: Business community welcomed the launching of a direct flight between Pakistan and Kazakhstan and hoped ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:59am
Shri Hinglaj Mata mandir: ‘Yatri bus’ announced KARACHI: Sindh Minority Affairs Department has announced to start a Yatri bus service for Shri Hinglaj Mata Yatra,... Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:57am
CPEC projects: Direct investment worth $25.4bn attracted from China in 10 years BEIJING: The projects under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) a flagship project of the Belt and Road... Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:53am
Companies Brookfield to buy annuities provider American Equity in $4.3bn deal BENGALURU: Canadian investment firm Brookfield on Wednesday agreed to buy the remaining stake in American Equity... Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:50am
Companies Maruti Suzuki goes upmarket in India with new seven seater NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest automaker, is looking to break into the premium car segment with its new... Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:46am
Companies World Cup fever lifts Qatar Airways revenue to record high DUBAI: Qatar Airways late on Wednesday reported a record annual revenue of 76.3 billion riyals ($21 billion),... Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:45am
Companies Bausch + Lomb expands eye-care portfolio with J&J’s Blink BENGALURU: Bausch + Lomb acquired Johnson & Johnson’s eye and contact lens drops brand Blink for $106.5... Published 10 Jul, 2023 07:42am
Climate protesters tell Hamilton to drop fuel sponsor SILVERSTONE, (United Kingdom): Climate activists Just Stop Oil on Sunday welcomed seven-time champion Lewis... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
US Democrats raise concerns on cluster bombs for Ukraine WASHINGTON: Democratic US Senator Tim Kaine and Representative Barbara Lee raised concerns on Sunday over the... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Yellen sees ‘progress’ in rocky US-China ties BEIJING: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said 10 hours of meetings with senior Chinese officials in recent days... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Israel, Saudi normalization a long way off, Biden says WASHINGTON: Israel and Saudi Arabia are a long way from a normalization agreement that would involve a defence ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Uzbekistan president set to cement rule as voting ends TASHKENT: Uzbekistan held a presidential election on Sunday that looked set to hand incumbent Shavkat Mirziyoyev a... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
BBC suspends staff member after explicit images claims LONDON: The BBC said Sunday it suspended a male member of staff following allegations that one of its presenters ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Asia N Korea slams IAEA for Fukushima water approval SEOUL: North Korea on Sunday slammed the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for approving Japan’s plan to ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Europe Russia shoots down missiles over Crimea and regions bordering Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian air defence systems shot down four missiles on Sunday, Russian officials said, one over the annexed... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Global moot on tourism to begin tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Task Force on Gandhara Tourism will organize an international conference here on... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
PAF cinema at Lahore Cantt closed down LAHORE: The administration on Sunday announced closing the PAF cinema located in the Lahore Cantt area and ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Sherpao says IMF deal to help stabilise economy PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao welcomed the IMF agreement reached recently and... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
PM pays tribute to Fatima Jinnah ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday paid tribute to Madr-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah on... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
President directs State Life to improve policy on pre-insurance medical tests ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLCIP) to improve... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
PTI condemns Ahsan for making ‘absurd’ statement regarding China ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Information Secretary Raoof Hasan lashed out at Ahsan Iqbal, over... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
NDMA chairman discusses disaster management cooperation with Swiss FM ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik on Sunday... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
‘Women’s skills camp’ First phase concludes at NCA LAHORE: The first phase of the women’s skills camp concluded at the National Cricket Academy, here Sunday in which... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
PM’s coordinator Kiyani steps up criticism of PTI LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Coordinator for Economy and Energy Bilal Azhar Kiyani said on Sunday that PTI government... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Three killed as oil tanker catches fire MAKRAN: In a tragic incident, a truck carrying diesel turned upside down on Makran Coastal Highway on Sunday, ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Photo Journalists’ panel wins PAPP elections KARACHI: Photo Journalists’ Panel clean swept the Pakistan Association of Press Photographers (PAPP) Annual... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Balochistan’s Green Line bus service to begin operations on 17th QUETTA: The Green Line bus service in provincial capital and some other towns of Balochistan finally appears close ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Governor, President discuss Sindh govt uplift projects KARACHI: Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori called on the President Dr. Arif Alvi at his residence here on... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Shandur Polo Festival under way in Chitral PESHAWAR: The three-day Shandur Polo Festival continued for the second day amid joy and jubilation, with a large... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
SACM orders provision of basic facilities to prisoners PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Prison Hidayat Uallah Khan Afridi... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
ANP for accountability of elements involved in ‘imposition of IK’ PESHAWAR: Senior Vice President ANP, Ameer Haider Khan Hoti has called for holding all those elements who were... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
IK accused of advancing ‘anti-state’ agenda through overseas ‘proxies’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday castigated the Pakistan... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Electric buses: Sharjeel says chargers have arrived KARACHI: Minister of Information, Transport, and Mass Transit of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, along with Special... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Engro Cricket Coaching Project starts today LAHORE: Six foreign coaches including three Test cricketers will be involved in the second year of the Engro Cricket... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
JI demands cleaning of stormwater drains KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Amir Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded the mayor Karachi, Murtaza Wahab,... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Governor opens Abdullah Shah Ghazi Urs KARACHI: Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori inaugurated the 1293rd Urs of Sufi saint Hazrat Abdullah Shah... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Indirect taxes fuelling poverty: PDP KARACHI: Opposing the idea of collecting radio license fee from the public through electricity bill, Pasban... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Africa UN warns Sudan faces ‘full-scale civil war’ as air raid kills 22 WAD MADANI (Sudan): Conflict-torn Sudan is on the brink of a “full-scale civil war” that could destabilise the... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
AI robots tell UN conference they could run the world GENEVA: A panel of AI-enabled humanoid robots took the microphone Friday at a United Nations conference with the... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Middle East UAE to set up investment ministry DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will set up a new federal ministry of investment to develop the Gulf state’s... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Homebridge collaborates with Akhuwat ISLAMABAD: Home-bridge by Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s first Cambridge certified online A Level programme, has joined... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Researchers, news seekers: Soon Valley becomes centre of attraction ISLAMABAD: The unique patch of daunting mountains in the Salt Range of the Pothohar region of Pakistan, the Soon... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (July 09, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (July 10, 2023).... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Rates PSX witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bullish trend during first week after Eid holidays as the... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Rates Futures spread surges by 811bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 811bps to 19.23 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
‘China advising against experiments’: Ahsan says his statement ‘taken out of context’ ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said his recent statement in which he appeared to say that China... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:59am
Pharmaceutical sector granted major tax relief ISLAMABAD: The government has provided major tax relief to the pharmaceutical sector by allowing the reduced rate of... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:51am
BRICS summit to be ‘physical’ despite Putin warrant: S Africa JOHANNESBURG: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Sunday that next month’s BRICS summit, which Vladimir... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:49am
Fazl irked by Nawaz-Zardari meeting in Dubai PESHAWAR: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) President Maulana Fazlur Rehman has expressed displeasure over the... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:51am
Trade with China crosses ‘psychological barrier’ of $20bn: FPCCI KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 09:00am
Rates PKR registers 2.91pc gain KARACHI: The rupee registered a substantial 2.91% gain against the US dollar during the previous week as ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Call a spade a spade The refrain from the Prime Minister’s office prior to 23 June 2023 that all International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 07:31am
TERF: We’re always on home turf when it comes to criticism! TERF (temporary economic refinance facility) was a hot topic last week. The scheme was offered at the time of Covid... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 07:32am
Faisalabad: entry of 53 Ulema/Zakireen banned FAISALABAD: Deputy Anan Qamar has banned the entry of 53 firebrand and fierce speakers/zakireen besides prohibiting... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Five killed in Jhelum gas cylinder blast JHELUM: A devastating cylinder blast ripped through a three-story hotel located on GT Road in Jhelum, causing the... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Desecration of Quran: Ashrafi demands global legislation against blasphemy LAHORE: Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Maulana Hafiz Muhammad... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
IK reacts to PM’s statement ISLAMABAD: Reacting to the statement of the prime minister, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
‘Revolutionary’ steps taken to promote country’s image: Marriyum LAHORE: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Sunday that revolutionary steps were... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Commodities Prices of kitchen items rise slightly PESHAWAR: A nominal increase in prices of important kitchen items was witnessed in the local market, said in a ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rates rise: PCGA demands govt prepare ‘clear’ price strategy KARACHI: Cotton prices witnessed rise after some volatility. Due to undue pressure from government sources to buy... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Letters ‘Return of East India Company…’ Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Rashid Rabbani seems to have responded to International Monetary Fund’s... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
‘Special Investment Facilitation Council’ – the way forward—I There is a dire need for a big rethink for the State of Pakistan to attract sustainable foreign direct investment... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Retrospective tax on windfall income discourages corporatization—II Whereas, if we compare the Indian windfall tax/duty to the Pakistani windfall tax, it is clear that Section 99D is... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Energy UK warns energy firms against exploiting high prices LONDON: British regulators Tuesday warned energy companies against exploiting elevated prices and told financial... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Energy India refiners start yuan payments for Russian oil imports NEW DELHI: Indian refiners have begun paying for some oil imports from Russia in Chinese yuan, sources with direct... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Stocks China, HK stocks fall as Sino-US relations in focus SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Friday, dragged down by computer and semiconductor companies, as cautious... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Stocks European shares end higher after worst week in four months PARIS: European shares eked out gains on Friday as data pointing to slowing US job growth eased concerns about... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Commodities Copper prices rise as dollar falls after US jobs data LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday, recovering from three sessions of falls, as the dollar weakened after US... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Energy Oil prices up 3pc to 9-week high on supply concerns NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 3pc to a nine-week high on Friday as supply concerns and technical buying... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Stocks India’s Nifty snaps eight-day win streak on Fed concerns BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip Nifty 50 index fell for the first time in nine sessions on Friday, succumbing to the... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Stocks Wall Street gains as slowing job growth eases Fed fears NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Friday after monthly US jobs growth came in weaker than expected,... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: As earnings loom, investors weigh recession resilience NEW YORK: As second-quarter earnings approach, investors are looking at beaten-down sectors which might gain ground... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Energy Oil giants drill deep as profits trump climate concerns LONDON: Oil and gas companies have intensified the hunt for new deposits in a long-term bet on demand, as they... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Energy TotalEnergies CEO says COP28 chief can press oil nations on climate PARIS: The head of French firm TotalEnergies says national oil giants from the Gulf and other nations must pull ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday July 09, 2023 Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Restaurants/eateries: Credit/debit card payments allowed at reduced 5pc ST ISLAMABAD: The government has taken a significant documentation measure by allowing credit/debt card payments at a... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:57am
Foreign suppliers’ accounts through customs bonded storage facilities: Guidelines for crude oil import issued ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Oil (Petroleum Division) has issued guidelines for import of crude oil on... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:58am
Third-party participation in CPEC: draft modalities finalised Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal directs CPEC Secretariat to get approval before sharing input draft modalities with MoFA Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:29pm
NDMA alerts admin after India releases water into Ravi River ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a fresh warning regarding the... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:54am
Social media campaign against COAS: PM reacts strongly ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned social media campaign about an alleged murder attempt on... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:56am
World Bank terms implementation progress of Sindh Resilience Project ‘satisfactory’ ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of “Sindh Resilience Project” satisfactory with... Updated 10 Jul, 2023 08:53am
Economic challenges: Dar lauds role of business community ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar appreciated the role and cooperation of business community during recent... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Fiscal imbalance EDITORIAL: The gap between the boom-and-bust cycle is contracting in Pakistan, indicated by the staff-level ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
The bane of people smuggling EDITORIAL: Last month saw one of the worst tragedies at sea when an overcrowded boat carrying illegal migrants sank... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Saudi National Bank was denied taking 40pc Credit Suisse stake: report VIENNA: Saudi National Bank wanted to increase its stake in Credit Suisse to around 40% from 9.88%, but was ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
China, CPEC: Qureshi terms Ahsan’s statement ‘unfortunate and irresponsible’ ISLAMABAD: Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Shah Mehmood Qureshi has termed the statement of PML-N ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Industry Minister, Afghan CG agree to further enhance bilateral trade PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Industries, Commerce and Technical Education Muhammad Adnan ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Industry Rehab, maintenance: Printing Press Peshawar to get interest-free loan PESHAWAR: In order to make on time financial arrangements for the essential repair and rehabilitation work of... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Taxes Issuance of notice: IRO penalized for failing to observe due diligence ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a penalty to stop six months “performance pay... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Industry Railways inflicts huge loss on national exchequer ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways trains have adversely failed to follow the schedule time causing millions of rupees ... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Industry Business community urges govt to ensure safety, security PESHAWAR: Industrialists urged the federal and provincial governments, chief minister, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Pakistani consumers pay highest energy tax: expert KARACHI: The hike in energy rates is the biggest issue of our economy, as we are the highest tax paying energy... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Companies Virgin Atlantic ends flight operation for Pakistan KARACHI: A British airline, Crawley-based Virgin Atlantic has completely closed its flight operation in Pakistan and... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Business leaders left in limbo by rate hike impact lag AIX-EN-PROVENCE (France): An unusually long lag in the time interest rate hikes are taking to feed through to the... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
New Zealand signs ‘ambitious’ trade deal with EU BRUSSELS: The European Union and New Zealand on Sunday signed a free trade agreement which Brussels says can lift... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Money & Banking Dollar slips as US job growth slows in June NEW YORK: The dollar slumped on Friday after signs of a less resilient US labor market reduced the outlook for how... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Companies Tesla offers cash rebate on top models in China BEIJING: Tesla on Friday said it would offer new buyers of its top-selling electric vehicles in China a cash bonus... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Companies HSBC chases wealthy clients in India with private bank launch LONDON: HSBC said on Tuesday it would target business with India’s wealthy as it launched its global private... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Companies India’s Reliance Jio to launch $12 internet-enabled phones BENGALURU: Reliance Jio said on Monday it would launch a 4G feature phone priced at 999 rupees ($12.19), the latest... Published 10 Jul, 2023 06:52am