CJ hoists flag on LHC building LAHORE: Acting Chief Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh on Wednesday hoisted the national flag on the Lahore High Court... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:19am
Maryam attends flag-hoisting ceremony at Lahore Fort LAHORE: Like other parts of the country, Independence Day was marked across Punjab on Wednesday with a renewed ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:19am
CJCSC, Services Chiefs and armed forces greet the nation ISLAMABAD: The Armed Forces of Pakistan, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the Services... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:16am
Governor emphasizes positive role for country's uplift LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan hoisted national flag in a solemn ceremony held here at Governor... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:13am
Educational institutions of Lahore celebrate Independence Day LAHORE: Like other segments of the society, the educational institutions of Lahore on Monday celebrated the 78th... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:11am
Murad launches 10-day polio drive targeting over 1m children KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah launched a crucial 10-day polio eradication campaign aimed at... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:10am
PNSC celebrates Independence Day KARACHI: The 78th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated in the institution organised by Pakistan National... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:07am
‘Independence struggle goes on’, says Justice Kayani ISLAMABAD: To mark the country’s Independence Day, a flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the premises of Islamabad... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:06am
NBP celebrates 78th Independence Day with great patriotism KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) celebrated the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan with great enthusiasm and... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:04am
Companies JazzCash President accepted into Forbes Finance Council ISLAMABAD: Murtaza Ali, President of JazzCash, Pakistan’s largest fintech platform, has been accepted into the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:02am
Energy 2020 IPP report’s recommendations: Power sector circles for implementation LAHORE: The power sector circles have demanded transparency and accountability in Pakistan’s power sector by... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 03:17pm
Imam Masjid-i-Nabvi (PBUH) leaves for KSA LAHORE: Dr Salah Bin Mohammad Al-Budair, the imam (prayer leader) of Masjid-i-Nabvi (PBUH) Wednesday left here for... Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:47am
77th Independence Day celebrated across KP PESHAWAR: 77th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with national zeal and spirit across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:41am
Independence Day celebrations held at historical places across Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab Archaeology Department organized celebrations and events at historical places across the Punjab ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:27am
Pakistan HC celebrates Independence Day in London ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commission in London celebrated the Independence Day with traditional zeal and enthusiasm... Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:20am
PTI holds rallies for ‘real independence’ LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged dozens of big and small rallies on the eve of the 77th Independence ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Mainstream media and social media “What is the difference in the speed of dissemination between mainstream media and social media?” “Before I ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 06:46am
UN launches new way to measure nations’ economic vulnerability UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly on Tuesday officially launched a new data-driven “vulnerability” index that... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:39am
Russia reintroduces ban on petrol exports till year end MOSCOW: The Russian government announced Wednesday that it was reintroducing a ban on petrol exports for another six... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:38am
Nishan-i-Pakistan announced for Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday, on the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, approved... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:17pm
4 soldiers martyred; 6 Khwarij ‘sent to hell’ ISLAMABAD: On night of 12/13 August 2024, fire exchange took place between the security forces and Khwarij in South... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:24am
NA panel summons PTA head over social media disruption ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on IT has sought an explanation from Chairman of the Pakistan... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:23am
Child killed, 95 injured due to firing in air in Karachi KARACHI: At least 95 people were injured and a child was killed as a result of celebratory firing in air in Karachi... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:38am
NDMA issues new flood warning ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a new flash and urban flood warning as the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Nepal approves long-delayed war crimes bill KATHMANDU: Nepal’s parliament approved Wednesday long-delayed amendments to the transitional justice act aimed at... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Ukrainian army ‘moving further’ into Russia: Zelensky KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that Ukrainian troops are “moving further” into Russia, as... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Wapda, NTDC celebrate Independence Day with zeal LAHORE: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and the National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
SU marks Independence Day with national spirit HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh Jamshoro and its campuses celebrated Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day with... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
SSUET celebrates Independence Day with patriotic zeal KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) celebrated Pakistan Independence Day with... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
SNGPL, LCCI, NESPAK celebrate Independence Day LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) organized a flag hoisting ceremony at Head Office in Lahore to... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
SAFMA organizes seminar on ‘Future Vision of South Asia’ LAHORE: The South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) organized a seminar titled "Future Vision of South Asia" on... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Custodial death, rape cases: ‘Registration of FIR does not trump proceedings’: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held the other day that a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Middle class is in deep recession What good is a 3.2 percent GDP growth rate next year and inflation dropping below 10 percent in FY25 to someone... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:52am
Letters Escalating political temperature… During my close association with various governments, including those of PML(N), PPP, martial law regimes, and PTI, ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Energy PRIED’s study; ‘Include external costs to accurately price Thar coal power’ KARACHI: The Thar coal is being promoted as cheap local fuel for future, however there are huge socio-environmental... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
PTI says will hold rallies in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi BUNER: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday announced that it will hold public gatherings in three major... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Embassy of Pakistan hosts flag-hoisting ceremony in Kabul ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul hosted a flag-hoisting ceremony on the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Stocks Gulf markets rise amid global stock rally DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf tracked global shares to end higher on Wednesday, after the US producer price data... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Stocks Nikkei ends higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday as investors weighed news that Japan’s prime minister will... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Stocks China stocks down to 6-month low after lending data tumbles SHANGHAI: China stocks slipped to their weakest levels in six months on Wednesday after data showed lending by the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Stocks FTSE 100 ends higher as softer CPI boosts rate optimism LONDON: London stocks ended higher after advancing for a fourth straight session on Wednesday as soft consumer ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Stocks STOXX 600 climbs as upbeat earnings buoy travel and leisure FRANKFURT: Europe’s main stocks index rose on Wednesday, boosted by travel and leisure and financial shares, with... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Stocks Wall Street struggles for direction as Alphabet falls NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, as Alphabet slid and as signs of moderating ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Asia Japan’s PM Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he would step down next month, succumbing to public... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Asia Myanmar junta chief, China FM discuss ‘stability’ as clashes rage YANGON: Myanmar’s embattled junta chief and China’s foreign minister on Wednesday discussed security along their... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Middle East Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks, Iran considers Israel attack CAIRO: The Palestinian group Hamas said on Wednesday it would not take part in a new round of Gaza ... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:39am
Military, NATO bases in Germany hit by security scares FRANKFURT: A German military base was sealed off for several hours Wednesday as authorities investigated suspected... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:29am
CPJ denounces Israel’s smearing of killed Palestinian journalists with unsubstantiated ‘terrorist’ labels NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Israel to stop making unproven claims that journalists slain... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:42am
Twin cities: LEAs arrange comprehensive security ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies on Wednesday made comprehensive security arrangements in twin cities on the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Meezan Bank celebrates Independence Day KARACHI: Meezan Bank marked the country’s 78th Independence Day with great fervour and enthusiasm. The celebrations... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Punjab Assembly celebrates 78th Independence Day LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony, marking the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
PTI leader Aamir Mughal arrested ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad police on Wednesday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aamir Mughal, who was... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Independence Day celebrated: BISP to launch nationwide tree-plantation drive ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) announced to have launched nationwide tree plantation drive ... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Energy Slowing global jet fuel consumption adds to oil demand concern NEW YORK: Global jet fuel demand is poised to soften as a slowdown in consumer spending hits travel budgets, a shift... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Europe Nordic countries join forces to combat spread of Swedish gang crime STOCKHOLM: Nordic countries will increase police cooperation and form hub in Stockholm in an effort to prevent... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
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 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 14, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (August 15, 2024)... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
PM says power tariffs to be revised downward soon Will unveil government’s economic programme to the nation in the next few days Updated 15 Aug, 2024 10:27am
Transmission sector: World Bank concerned at delay in approval of contract extensions ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has expressed concern at the outstanding delays in approvals of extensions in... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:25am
Cut in WHT lines, implementation of track and trace system: DLIs lagging behind targets, says World Bank ISLAMABAD: The Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) regarding reduction in withholding tax (WHT) lines and... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 03:18pm
Thai court sacks PM over ethics case BANGKOK: Thailand’s Constitutional Court sacked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, branding him dishonest... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 09:23am
US says seeks to deepen partnership ISLAMABAD: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day and... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:39am
Tajir Dost Scheme: unfriendly response? EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive has revealed that 58,000 out of 3.2 million small traders/shopkeepers have... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Relentless terrorism EDITORIAL: Tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) face a resurgent wave of terrorism from Afghanistan-based TTP... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
MENA Nearly 4,000 Pakistan companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in six months This figure puts Pakistan second on list of new non-Emirati companies joining the Dubai body during January-June 2024 Updated 15 Aug, 2024 11:48am
Companies PTCL Group to provide managed WAN solution to ZTBL nationwide KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Economic stability key to national sovereignty: SBP governor KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed Wednesday said economic stability is the key to national... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Money & Banking Russian rouble rebounds after touching 10-month low MOSCOW: The Russian rouble rebounded against the dollar on Wednesday after falling for six trading sessions in a row... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Indonesian rupiah leads gains BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies and equities rallied on Wednesday after soft US producer prices data stirred hopes... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Money & Banking China’s yuan firms as US dollar weakness SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed against the US dollar on Wednesday as weakness in the greenback following data... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Money & Banking Dollar loses ground against euro NEW YORK: The dollar lost ground against its major peers on Wednesday, helping the euro to an eight-month peak, as... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Money & Banking Indian rupee gives up nearly all gains against dollar MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended nearly flat on Wednesday as US dollar demand from importers and foreign banks eroded... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
BD turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks: S&P NEW DELHI/DHAKA: Political turmoil in Bangladesh is likely to slow planned financial reforms and has already added... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Companies Mars to boost snack portfolio in mega $36bn deal for Pringles maker Kellanova NEW YORK: Family-owned candy giant Mars is buying Cheez-It maker Kellanova in a nearly $36 billion deal, bringing... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
Industry Circular debt becomes major obstacle to progress: UBG KARACHI: The circular debt, a persistent and growing challenge for Pakistan’s economy, has reached alarming levels... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:59am
RUDA holds ceremony to commemorate I-Day LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Wednesday held a simple yet impressive, Independence Day... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:16am
PM thanks UAE’s Maktoum for Independence Day greetings ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday extended his heartfelt gratitude to the leadership of the... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:18am
World Test championship cycle: Pak Test squad undergoes training ahead of test against Bangladesh LAHORE: The training session of the players included in the Pakistan Test squad for ICC World Test Championship... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:24am
Monkeypox and Zika cases rising, NCOC alerts BHS ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has issued a crucial alert to Border Health Services in... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:26am
FAPUASA holds online meeting of its Executive Council LAHORE: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) held an online meeting of... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:31am
Embassy of Pakistan Cairo celebrates Independence Day ISLAMABAD Embassy of Pakistan Cairo celebrates 78th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour on Wednesday.... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:32am
Balochistan accepts CJ Isa’s land gift for environmental centre QUETTA: The Balochistan government has graciously accepted a land donation from Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa and his... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:39am
3m saplings planted across Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab Forest Department under its green initiative programme aligned with Chief Minister Maryam... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:43am
NDMA issues flood alert for KP ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a flood alert for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 07:49am
Fight against terrorism is far from over: Senate chief ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani has warned that Pakistan’s fight against terrorism is far from over,... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:04am
Bilawal reaffirms PPP’s commitment to democracy, unity KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, in his message on the occasion of ... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 08:09am
