Pakistan Artist Imran Qureshi unveils series of four captivating exhibitions LAHORE: Internationally acclaimed artist Imran Qureshi has unveiled a series of four captivating exhibitions, titled... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:51am
Pakistan 'Agri Monitoring Fund’ in Punjab being set up LAHORE: As per vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a new institution has been established to ensure... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:47am
Pakistan Terrorism case: ATC rejects PTI leader’s pre-arrest bail plea ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Friday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aamir ... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:41am
Pakistan Stay order lifted: ‘Case regarding plots for journalists in RUDA area resolved’ LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the case regarding plots designated for journalists ... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:40am
Pakistan CCP holds session on ‘competition law & practice’ ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), in collaboration with Islamabad High Court Bar Association... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:39am
Pakistan CDA to revamp Islamabad’s health infrastructure ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Friday, outlined plans for a major revamp of Islamabad’s... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:36am
Pakistan PTI nationwide protests: District administrations of twin citizens blocked multiple roads ISLAMABAD: The district administrations of twin citizens have blocked multiple roads in the wake of Pakistan... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:35am
Business & Finance FTO visits FPCCI, assures to resolve taxpayer’s problems LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh and Vice... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:33am
Pakistan ‘PTI intra-party polls’: LHC restrains ECP from passing final order LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday restrained the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:15am
Pakistan Senate: govt fails to bring in ‘expected’ legislation ISLAMABAD: The spree of mysterious turns surrounding the 26th Constitutional Amendment continued on Friday after the... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:13am
Business & Finance E-payments: Nadra signs pact with BOP ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), on Friday, signed an agreement with the Bank of... Published 19 Oct, 2024 07:02am
Pakistan Ombudsperson Punjab fines University of Gujrat LAHORE: The Ombudsperson Punjab, Nabila Hakim Khan, has issued a fine notification of Rs100,000/- to the University... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Passage of 26th constitutional amendment bill: Opposition MPs accuse govt of using coercive steps ISLAMABAD: The opposition lawmakers in National Assembly especially Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Friday... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Sports ‘Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup’ Shaheens to face India in Oman today LAHORE: The Pakistan Shaheens cricket team will begin its campaign in the eight-team ‘ACC Men’s Emerging Teams... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan SSUET, AIT hold event to mark birth anniversary of Sir Syed KARACHI: A thought-provoking event was organized by Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) and... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Top performers of PTCL’s ‘Ba-Ikhtiyar’ programme attend GITEX 2024 in Dubai KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading telecommunications and ICT provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) showcased its... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
World Hamas mourns death of its leader Yahya Sinwar OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas vowed on Friday it would not release the hostages it seized during its October 7 attack on... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
World Putin says BRICS, not the West, will drive global economic growth MOSCOW: The BRICS group will generate most of the global economic growth in the coming years thanks to its size and... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Proposed draft of 26th amendment: Panel to nominate one of three senior most SC judges for CJP slot ISLAMABAD: A new proposed draft of the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Bill, 2024, approved by the special... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan PDWP approves three development schemes LAHORE: The Planning & Development Board of the Punjab on Friday approved three development schemes related to... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan PITB holds training session LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) on Friday organised a training session on the ‘Suthra ... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan People of Palestine, Gaza and Lebanon: PM calls for donations to relief fund ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, reaffirming Pakistan's support to the suffering people of... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan PTI holds protest against constitutional amendment, imprisonment of IK LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a protest in the provincial capital against the proposed... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 18, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (October 19, 2024)... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Bilawal asks his party’s MPs to ensure their presence in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari directed to his party’s ... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan IHC informed: PM writes letter to Biden, seeking Dr Aafia’s release ISLAMABAD: The additional attorney general (AAG), Friday, informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that Prime ... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Karachi’s temperatures may scale up to 40 Celsius KARACHI: Temperatures surge is expected to sear the metropolis on Saturday, as citizens saw another intense day, the... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan PTI holds protest against proposed amendment, incarceration of IK LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a protest in the provincial capital against the proposed... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Police disperse PTI protestors in Karachi KARACHI: Police on Friday resorted to baton charges to disperse Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers, protesting... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan PTI forms 4-member team for talks with IK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday formed a four-member team for holding a meeting with jailed ... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan ECP legal team advises restoring suspended MPs ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s legal team on Friday advised to restore the lawmakers who... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Constitutional amendment: Fazl acting as bridge, says Sindh CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday lauded Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan NA to host 45th annual forum of PGA ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly of Pakistan is set to host the 45th Annual Forum of Parliamentarians for Global... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Controversial law: Now an opposition split adds to political conundrum ISLAMABAD: Despite tall claims emitted in a hurling manner in accentuation of the finalisation of the thoroughly... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan NA passes two bills ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Friday, passed “The Deposit Protection Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2024” to... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Alleged rape: Punjab shuts education institutions after protests LAHORE: Authorities shut schools, colleges and universities in Punjab on Friday following the most violent student... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan Reserved seats: Election Act amendment cannot override July 12 ruling: SC ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan has clarified again that changes to the election laws made by the government... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance PHMA denounces govt plan to withdraw gas supply to co-generation captive power & captive power plants LAHORE: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) North Zone Chairman Abdul Hameed on Friday... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print Civil servants’ kins: Jobs sans merit, ads violate constitution: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared appointments without open advertisement, competition and merit, of the... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print ‘Constitutional package’: Bilawal urges Fazl, others to put their weight behind his effort KARACHI: In a hard-hitting speech on Friday, PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari beseeched the Jamiat... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print Sugar export to Tajikistan: SBP asks banks to process transactions KARACHI: Pakistan is set to export 40,000 tons of sugar to Tajikistan under bilateral trade arrangements on a... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print Buyers, sellers: APTMA assails FBR’s affidavit demand LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Kaan Arshad has condemned the Federal Board of... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance Member firms: Paapam seeks withdrawal of requirement for submission of affidavit LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam), representing over 300... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 08:13am
Business & Finance Business growth: Pharma cos urged to adopt digital channels KARACHI: Stakeholders of the healthcare sector urged pharmaceutical companies to adopt digital channels for ... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 08:14am
Business & Finance PPL, BME, GoB focuses on growth of mining projects in Balochistan KARACHI: The 49th Annual Management Committee meeting of Bolan Mining Enterprises (BME) was held on October 17, 2024... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Markets Auction for GIS: PSX raises Rs243bn against Rs200bn target KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) raised Rs 243 billion against a target of Rs 200 billion for the MoF in the... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 08:10am
Business & Finance Riba-free banking for all: BankIslami redefines Pakistan’s financial landscape KARACHI: BankIslami, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in Pakistan, has launched a pivotal ... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 08:15am
Editorials Empty threats EDITORIAL: In a joint letter to their Israeli counterparts US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Editorials Security through lockdown EDITORIAL: Hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conference is by rotation; however, Pakistan rightly... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Business & Finance ABAD demands long-term tax policies, easier financing access KARACHI: The Chairman of the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD), Muhammad Hassan Bakhshi, has urged the... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print Cotton industry: PCGA data reveals deepening crisis LAHORE: The latest data from the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) highlights a grim scenario, revealing a... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print Weekly SPI inflation up 0.28pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended October 17, 2024 has witnessed an... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 08:24am
Print Customs collectors’ roles and authority revised ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued new powers and jurisdictions of seven Chief Collectors of... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print CFOs can file Sept GST returns without affidavit: SHC ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure that sales tax returns ... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print Pay-mode conversion: Govt summoning 18 IPPs next week ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to commence summoning top bosses of 18 Independent Power Producers (IPPs),... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print Dar replaces Malik as sugar monitoring body chief ISLAMABAD: The Government has replaced Petroleum Minister Dr Musadik Malik with Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Print SBP releases Governor’s Annual Report: FY2023-24 witnesses improvements across key indicators KARACHI: The fiscal year 2024 witnessed improvements across key macroeconomic indicators after two challenging ... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Editorials Battling acute malnutrition EDITORIAL: In a world wracked by conflict, severe food shortages, climate catastrophes and poorly funded healthcare... Published 19 Oct, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan JUI-F chief’s Islamabad residence takes centre stage ISLAMABAD: The residence of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has become the centre ... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 07:12am
Business & Finance Minister stresses converting transport corridors into economic corridors ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that transport... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 07:14am
Business & Finance ‘Malir Industrial Park to start economic stability in Karachi’ KARACHI: The Administrator of Pakistan Economic Zone Development and Management Company (PEZDMC), Brigadier Muhammad... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 07:21am
Pakistan KCCI concerned over spread of diseases in mega city KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani while expressing deep... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 07:20am
Business & Finance Controversial affidavit: LCCI’s commitment lauded for deferring FBR’s condition LAHORE: The business community has lauded the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) for its decisive... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 07:19am
Pakistan Fake viral video from social media: LHC CJ expresses displeasure over failure LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice (CJ) Aalia Neelum on Friday expressed serious displeasure over the failure ... Updated 19 Oct, 2024 07:17am
World Possible to work towards ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza will be harder: Biden BERLIN: U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday there is a possibility of working towards a ceasefire in Lebanon but... Published 19 Oct, 2024 12:32am
World US worried Swiss leaving loophole in Russia sanctions ZURICH: The US ambassador to Switzerland criticised the Alpine country’s latest sanctions on Russia, saying he was... Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:57pm
World UK’s Lammy warns China over support for Russia in Ukraine BEIJING: Chinese support for Russia in its war against Ukraine could hurt Beijing’s ties with Europe, British... Published 18 Oct, 2024 10:38pm
World Growing North Korea support for Russia ‘very worrying’ PARIS: France expressed concern Friday about growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, after... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:37pm
World In Modi’s Delhi, Indian Muslims segregate to seek security NEW DELHI: In February 2020, Nasreen and her husband Tofik were living in Shiv Vihar, an upcoming neighbourhood in... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:33pm
World Warned by police, some of Canada’s Sikhs feel threatened by India TORONTO: Twice since July 2022, Moninder Singh, spokesperson for a Sikh advocacy group in Canada’s British Columbia... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:20pm
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Pakistan SC abolishes policies of recruitment of govt employees’ children The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday nullified all the policies and packages related to job quotas of children of... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:08pm
Markets Sri Lankan shares log fifth straight weekly gains CSE All-Share index closed 0.18% higher at 12,313.1 points Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:58pm
Markets Tech stocks boost Nasdaq, S&P 500; Netflix soars The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher on Friday, driven by gains in technology stocks, while... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:45pm
Markets KSE-100 closes 335 points lower as profit-taking persists Profit-takers held sway over the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for the second consecutive session, as its benchmark... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:37pm
World Iran, Russia, Oman navies to hold drills in Indian Ocean, Iranian state media reports Fleets from Russia and Oman have joined Iranian naval forces in preparation for a maritime drill hosted by Iran in... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:27pm
Life & Style Giorgio Armani takes fashionistas ‘on a journey’ at NY fashion show NEW YORK: Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani brought his sleek, silky looks to New York on Thursday night,... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:18pm
World Airlines suspend flights as Middle East tensions rise Concerns over a wider conflict in the Middle East have prompted international airlines to suspend flights to the... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:13pm
World North Korean troops in Russia readying for combat in Ukraine war, South Korea says SEOUL: North Korea has shipped 1,500 special forces troops to Russia’s far east for training and acclimatizing at... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:07pm
Pakistan Changes made to elections laws cannot undo judgment on reserved seats: SC Election Commission of Pakistan bound to implement court’s decision without requiring further clarification, apex court says Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:44pm
Markets UAE market track global shares higher Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, in line with global equities as China’s central... Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:53pm
World Hamas leader’s death creates chance for ceasefire, US Defense Secretary says BRUSSELS: The United States called on Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah to seize opportunities for change following the... Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:47pm
Markets India’s FX reserves log worst fall in 2-1/2 years MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves dropped for a second consecutive week, falling to a one-month low of... Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:44pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot prices inch up amid emerging demand SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) gained for the first time since end-August this week, supported by... Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:39pm
Markets Indian shares rebound after 3-day slump but weekly losses continue Indian shares snapped a three-day losing streak on Friday as gains in Axis Bank lifted heavyweight financials,... Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:32pm
Markets Copper rises as China rolls out support for stock market LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday, supported by new measures to boost liquidity in the Chinese stock market and... Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:29pm
Markets Palm falls on profit-taking, breaks four consecutive weekly gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures booked a weekly loss on Friday due to profit-taking, though traders expect... Published 18 Oct, 2024 05:26pm
World Hamas confirms its top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza Sinwar was named Hamas' paramount leader after killing of former political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:37pm
World Vladimir Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth MOSCOW: The BRICS group will generate most of the global economic growth in the coming years thanks to its size and... Published 18 Oct, 2024 04:07pm
Markets Gold prices hit record high in Pakistan, surpass Rs280,000 per tola amid global rally Gold prices in Pakistan maintained their upward trajectory on Friday in line with their increase in international... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:48pm
World Berlin pushes for ceasefire after death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar BERLIN: The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar must lead to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all remaining... Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:12pm
World Joe Biden, German president discussed Ukraine, Middle East, says White House BERLIN: U.S President Joe Biden coordinated on support for Ukraine and the de-escalation of conflict in the Middle... Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:09pm
Markets European shares headed for weekly gains after ECB rate cut European shares opened muted on Friday, after the European Central Bank’s latest rate cut and upbeat earnings... Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:04pm
Markets London stocks open lower after retail sales data; set for weekly gains London stocks opened lower on Friday as investors digested an unexpected rise in retail sales data, although both... Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:02pm
World US charges ex-Indian intelligence official in foiled Sikh separatist murder plot WASHINGTON: The United States has charged a former Indian intelligence officer for allegedly directing a foiled plot... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:20pm
World Yahya Sinwar threw stick at drone just before death, according to Israel video OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was tracked by an Israeli mini drone as he lay dying in the ruins of a... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 08:46pm
Markets Malaysia sees 2025 palm oil prices at between 3,500-4,000 ringgit per ton KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia expects the price of crude palm oil (CPO) to average between 3,500 ringgit and 4,000 ringgit... Published 18 Oct, 2024 02:15pm
World Lebanese PM says he rejects Iranian interference in Lebanese matter DUBAI: Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister said on Friday he rejected Iranian interference in a Lebanese matter,... Published 18 Oct, 2024 02:12pm
Sports Captain Shan Masood hails ‘special’ win as Pakistan snap winless home run MULTAN: Pakistan captain Shan Masood termed their series-levelling victory in the second Test against England... Published 18 Oct, 2024 02:01pm
Markets July-September: Pakistan Refinery sustains Rs2.4bn in losses Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL), a subsidiary of the Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), sustained massive... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:01pm