Europe Germany, Nicaragua trade barbs at Gaza genocide case THE HAGUE: Nicaragua and Germany crossed swords at the UN’s top court on Monday, with Managua saying Berlin was... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Eid-ul-Fitr begins in KSA, UAE, Qatar tomorrow RIYADH: Saudi Arabia, home to Islam’s holiest shrines, announced Monday that the holiday of Eid al-Fitr marking ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
North America experiences total solar eclipse MAZATLAN, (Mexico): The first total solar eclipse to grace North America in seven years made landfall in Mexico on... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Africa Mozambique ferry disaster kills 97 MAPUTO: Rescuers carried out search operations off the northern coast of Mozambique on Monday after a makeshift ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Punjab College earns victory in Ramazan T20 Cup LAHORE: Punjab College won the Inter-College Ramadan T20 Cup defeating Government College University (GCU), here at... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Murree, other tourist attractions: Federal, provincial govt agencies make necessary arrangements ISLAMABAD: The federal and provincial government agencies owing to expected heavy rainfall and a huge influx of... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Four special trains: all tickets sold out ISLAMABAD: All the tickets for the Pakistan Railways (PR) four special trains have sold out owing to a huge rush of... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Ex-PM Khaqan moves ECP for registration of new political party ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) stalwart Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 10:30pm
Elections of Senate chairman & deputy chairman: PTI’s petition seeking stay rejected by IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Monday, rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s request to stay the... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Fawad’s acquittal plea: hearing adjourned ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday adjourned the hearing of former minister Fawad Chaudhry’s acquittal plea in a... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Eid holidays: CDA establishes control room ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Monday, established a control room to provide the best... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
IK’s check-up: PTI body assails jail authorities for not allowing doctor’s visit ISLAMABAD: The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday lambasted Adiala Jail administration for... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Health dept finalises Eid contingency plan LAHORE: Pursuant to the directions of the Punjab government, the provincial Health department has finalised Eid... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Punjab deploys polio teams at 92 transit sites LAHORE: Punjab has deployed hundreds of polio teams at important transit points ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr to cater to... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Misbehaving with judge: Lawyer awarded sentence by LHC CJ LAHORE: Chief Justice Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday sentenced a bar member Zahid Mahmood Goraya for six month... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Bilawal meets ANP chief, offers condolences PESHAWAR: PPP’s Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari visited Wali Bagh, district Charsadda on Monday wherein he... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
PM performs Umrah MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday performed Umrah and offered Nawafil inside... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Cabinet body reviews dengue situation in Punjab LAHORE: The first meeting of the Provincial Cabinet Committee on Infectious Diseases including Dengue was held at ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Middle East Iran FM opens new Syria consulate after deadly strike DAMASCUS: Iran’s foreign minister inaugurated the country’s new consulate in Damascus on Monday, a week after a... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Clarification KARACHI: Reference BR editorial on 7th April 2024 ‘FED UP JAPANESE INVESTORS’ the following facts are ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Sindh govt notifies Eid holidays KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced to observe Eid-ul-Fitr holidays from April 10 to 13 across the... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Fresh wet, windy spell likely during Eidul Fitr holidays KARACHI: The country is set to embrace the fresh rainy-windy spell during Eidul Fitr holidays; the Met Office... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 08, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 09, 2024)... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Gilani likely to become Senate chairman ISLAMABAD: With the new Senate scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today) to elect its chairman and deputy chairman,... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Sindh Minister for Information: Sharjeel given additional portfolio KARACHI: Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has been given the additional portfolio of Ministry of Information... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Court issues notices in response to objection by Bajwa ISLAMABAD: Former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa (retired) has filed his objection before the Islamabad High... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Convicted in May 9 cases: 20 perpetrators pardoned RAWALPINDI: At least 20 perpetrators, who were arrested for allegedly vandalizing state and military properties... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Eid-ul-Fitar holidays: Weekly bazaar will not be held in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: In the light of the instructions of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) administration, due to the... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Citizen deaths in robbery Suspension of SHO ordered KARACHI: In a tragic incident within the jurisdiction of Police Station SITE-A, District Keamari, two citizens lost... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Strategy discussed to bring transparency in examinations LAHORE: An emergency meeting of the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons was held under the chairmanship of... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Punjab govt denounces fake news LAHORE: The statement attributed to Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz regarding the security of Chinese nationals... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Punjab depts get 3 months to strengthen service delivery thru IT LAHROE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, on Monday, gave a deadline of three months to all departments,... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
PFA imposes Rs2.186m fine on 431 food points LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has shut down a food point and imposed Rs2.186 million cumulative fines on... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Paediatric surgeons shortage exacerbates child mortality crisis: APSP KARACHI: Thousands of infants and children succumb to congenital anomalies every year in Pakistan, due to severe... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Murad lauds police team for recovering two kidnap victims KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while chairing a meeting to discuss the law & order situation... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Minister inaugurates facilities for mentally challenged children LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab, Sohail Shaukat Butt, marked a significant... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Mayo Hospital honours FTO for release of radiation machine LAHORE: The Department of Oncology and Radiotherapy of Mayo Hospital has honoured Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Corps Commander House attack case: LHC grants post-arrest bail to three brothers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to three real brothers Faizan, Wali and Waqas in ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Extradition of minor children of two women: LHC expresses serious displeasure LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday expressed serious displeasure over the failure of foreign and interior... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Lahore Police cracks down on professional begging mafia LAHORE: In light of the holy month of Ramazan, Lahore Police has intensified efforts against the professional ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Four students die as tractor-trolley rams mini-van in TT Singh TOBA TEK SINGH: Four students died when a speeding tractor-trolley rammed a mini-van carrying the children to school... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Design for Quaid-e-Azam Business Park approved LAHORE: The meeting of the board of the Quaid-e-Azam Business Park held on Monday approved the design and cost of ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Community mobilisation a must in uplift projects: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that community mobilisation is essential in... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
CM Maryam condoles death of ex-CS Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her grief and sorrow over the sad demise of former Chief... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
CBDDA, China MEC agree to develop ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ in Lahore LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) has forged an agreement with the China... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Balochistan fishermen witness Blue whale off Gaddani coast KARACHI: The Balochistan fishermen on Monday morning spotted a giant blue whale about two kilometers off the Gaddani... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
May 09 riots case: ATC adjourns proceedings against Dr Yasmin, others LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Monday adjourned the proceedings in a May 09 riots case against Dr Yasmin Rashid... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Army chief hosts iftar-dinner for cricket team RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) hosted an iftar dinner for Pakistan cricket... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 10:31pm
APNS greets induction of Sharjeel into cabinet as information minister KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Eid rush hits shopping malls; modest sales witnessed KARACHI: As Eid-ul-Fitr is just a day away, markets and shopping centres across the city have started seeing a huge... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Transporters increase fares by up to 100pc ahead of Eid ISLAMABAD: Transporters have increased fares by up to 100 percent, perturbing the passengers leaving for their... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Climate change’s impact on cotton production Climate change poses a serious threat to modern agriculture. Without adopting sustainable farming practices, our... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Rates PSX hits new highest-ever levels KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed another bullish session and hit new highest ever levels on the... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Energy NTDC to ensure continuous power supply on Eid LAHORE: In compliance with the instructions of Ministry of Energy (Power Division), the National Transmission and... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Lawyers don’t have the charisma that politicians have “So the dismemberment of the party of The Man Who Must Remain Nameless…” “One reality-check please: the more... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Contours of a new IMF programme-II This is the second article on the contours of a new IMF Programme. The first article was published last week. It... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Parliament - A house to serve the national interest? “History is not a mansion to live in, but a school to learn”. Admittedly, the nations that do not learn from... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Letters A word of advice Muhammad Aurangzeb the Minister for Finance is being viewed quite favourably by the entire nation for a variety of... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Stocks Wall St gains as bond yields ease from highs NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes advanced in choppy trading on Monday after Treasury yields retreated... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Stocks European stocks gain on German data as focus turns to ECB meeting PARIS: European shares climbed on Monday, led by cyclical stocks, after strong industrial production data from the... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Stocks China stocks fall on US rate concerns SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks were on the backfoot after returning from extended holidays on Monday, tracking subdued... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Stocks Reliance, auto stocks boost India’s Nifty to record highs BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip indexes climbed to all-time highs on Monday, led by a rebound in heavyweight Reliance... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Energy Oil falls on ME ceasefire talks NEW YORK: Oil prices fell over a dollar a barrel on Monday and were set to end a multi-session rising streak after... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 344,029 tonnes of cargo comprising 176,453 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Energy US natural gas prices higher NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Monday on forecasts for more demand this week than previously... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (April 08, 2024)... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Cotton & Textile No business activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained dull and the trading volume remained notably low. Cotton Analyst... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Commodities Central bank demand propels safe-haven gold to record peak BENGALURU: Gold prices hit a record high for a seventh straight session on Monday, fuelled by central bank purchases... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (April 08, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 08, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 08, 2024).... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 08, 2024).... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 08, 2024)... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 08, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 08, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
SIFC helps FBR collect Rs6.71trn in Jul-Mar FY24 The government is likely to achieve its Rs 9.415 trillion revenue collection target for 2023-24 Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:50am
Pakistan, KSA vow to fast-track $5bn Saudi package ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have affirmed their commitment to expediting the first wave of an investment... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 08:34am
MoF, FBR direct officials not to engage with media ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have directed their officials not to engage... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 01:31pm
From April 29-May 3: US, Pakistan may hold ‘economic dialogue’ ISLAMABAD: The United States of America and Pakistan are likely to hold High Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) from... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:56pm
US ‘will not accept’ flood of below-cost Chinese goods: Yellen BEIJING: The United States “will not accept” a situation where underpriced Chinese goods flood the global ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
March worker remittances record growth of 31pc MoM KARACHI: Inflows of workers remittance recorded a healthy growth of 31 percent in March 2024 compared to February... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:48am
Anti-theft, recovery drive: FIA deputes senior officers at 10 Discos ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has deputed senior officers at 10 power Distribution Companies... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 05:22pm
Discos’ tariff raised by Rs4.92/unit for Feb ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased the Discos’ tariff by Rs4.92 per... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 08:32am
MBS stresses India-Pakistan dialogue ISLAMABAD: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said dialogue was needed to resolve heightened friction between... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:58pm
BISP beneficiaries enabled to get funds directly into their accounts KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to directly pay financial assistance into the bank accounts of... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:48am
Chocolate ingredient: 20pc customs duty imposed on import ISLAMABAD: The Customs classification committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a 20 percent... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 09:45am
OGDCL discovers gas reserves in Sindh KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), as operator (100 percent) of Nur Development and... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Pildat assessment: ‘Election 2024 less fair than past two general elections’ ISLAMABAD: The general election 2024 was less fair than the past two general elections as it scored 49 percent in... Updated 09 Apr, 2024 08:32am
Acquisition of TPL: IFC approves $400m debt financing to PTCL KARACHI: The Board of Directors of International Finance Corporation (IFC) has approved the debt financing up to ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Commodities Wheat procurement drive to commence on April 22: PFD LAHORE: With the approval of the wheat procurement policy 2024-25 by the provincial cabinet, the Punjab Food... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
FBR urged to address issue: LCCI says concerned at unauthorised visits of officials LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed deep concern over unauthorized visits of ... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Insurance sector: CCP embarks on competition assessment ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has embarked on a Competition Assessment of the Insurance... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
T-bill rate hike as inflation falls EDITORIAL: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased the cut-off yields for benchmark six-month treasury bills by a 100... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Shocking poverty trends EDITORIAL: The spillover effects of the low growth/high inflation double whammy are becoming clearer by the day. And... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Commodities Gold prices hit all-time high KARACHI: The local and international gold prices on Monday hit all-time highs, as the global bullion value reached... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
MENA Businesses in Dubai could soon apply for 10-year ‘golden licence’ at ‘competitive prices’ We’ve all heard of the UAE’s famous, and highly coveted, 10-year golden visa for individuals. Now a business... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Money & Banking Asian currencies tepid as traders brace for central bank meetings BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies were on the back foot on Monday, ahead of a week laden with central bank meetings,... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am
Commodities India’s 2024 wheat output seen below estimate NEW DELHI India is expected to produce 105 million metric tons of wheat this year, a flour millers’ body said on... Published 09 Apr, 2024 05:06am