Europe Vote projections show French left on course to defeat far right PARIS: A loose alliance of French left-wing parties thrown together for snap elections was on course Sunday to ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:47pm
Hamas official says hostage talks possible without permanent ceasefire A top Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian were ready to discuss a hostage deal and an end to the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:23pm
Middle East Deadly strikes hit Gaza as conflict enters tenth month Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says 16 people were killed in an Israeli strike on a school run by the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees Updated 07 Jul, 2024 11:17pm
Turnover tax on petroleum dealers reversed KARACHI: The Reforms Group of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has successfully convinced the... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 11:11pm
President Zardari calls for shunning differences; promotion of national unity, interfaith harmony President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday stressed upon the nation to nurture the qualities of affection, forbearance and... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:09pm
Europe New UK defence minister pledges fresh Ukraine support in Odesa trip KYIV: The UK's new defence minister pledged on Sunday to deliver more artillery guns, ammunition and missiles to... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:06pm
PIA launches special flights for Najaf to facilitate pilgrims Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has launched special flights for Najaf to facilitate pilgrims during the month... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:57pm
Police raids Omar Ayub’s residence in Islamabad A joint team of Mianwali and Islamabad Police Sunday raided the residence of Opposition Leader in the National... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:55pm
Oil, gas firms say will invest $5bn in 3 years Premier says production from local reserves will save valuable foreign exchange for the country Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:55pm
USA Joe Biden back on campaign trail as pressure mounts WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden heads back out on the campaign trail Sunday, desperate to salvage his re-election... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:54pm
Pakistan could earn billions of dollars through modern, accessible seaports: PM Shehbaz Premier says during his Kazakhstan visit, leaders of Central Asian States expressed 'deep interest' in using Pakistan ports for trade Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:50pm
Jason Gillespie stresses fitness, consistency in first presser as Pakistan red-ball coach Pakistan’s newly appointed red-ball coach Jason Gillespie stressed on the team’s fitness, consistency and fielding... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 09:17pm
Abhishek century guides India to T20 victory against Zimbabwe HARARE: Abhishek Sharma slammed a 46-ball century as India bounced back with a 100-run win over Zimbabwe in the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 08:27pm
Security of Chinese citizens: PM orders setting up of safe cities at Dasu, Diamer Bhasha ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Water and Power Development Author (WAPDA) to establish... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 08:27pm
Saudi Group acquires majority stake in Shell Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Saudi Group Asyad Holding through UAE-based Wafi Energy Holding Limited has acquired 77.42 percent... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 08:26pm
South Asia Bangladeshi protesters demand end to civil service job quotas DHAKA: Thousands of Bangladeshi university students threw roadblocks across key highways on Sunday, demanding the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 08:23pm
MENA Hamas says it’s waiting for Israeli response on Gaza ceasefire proposal CAIRO: Hamas is waiting for a response from Israel on its ceasefire proposal, two officials from the Palestinian... Published 07 Jul, 2024 07:07pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain on US rate cut bets Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday after highly anticipated jobs data boosted investors... Published 07 Jul, 2024 06:53pm
Europe Russia says captured another village in east Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia on Sunday said its forces had captured another village in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 05:13pm
Europe Erdogan says may invite Syria’s Assad to Turkiye ‘at any moment’ ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday said he might invite his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad to... Published 07 Jul, 2024 05:11pm
Turkiye defeated but Euros run will earn respect: coach Montella BERLIN: Turkiye coach Vincenzo Montella said his team’s Euro 2024 campaign has earned them respect, after they were... Published 07 Jul, 2024 01:22pm
Alcaraz faces piano man at Wimbledon as Raducanu sparks home hopes LONDON: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz targets the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday against a piano-loving... Published 07 Jul, 2024 12:34pm
Europe NATO is spending more on defence, but it’s likely not enough BRUSSELS: Spurred on by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the spectre of Donald Trump’s potential return to the White... Published 07 Jul, 2024 12:31pm
Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties to reach Copa America semi-finals LAS VEGAS: Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after an ugly game ended... Published 07 Jul, 2024 12:27pm
Europe Polls open in second round of French parliament vote PARIS: Polling stations opened across mainland France on Sunday for a second round parliamentary vote that is... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:26am
USA US Coast Guard says hurricane may shut oil ports HOUSTON: The US Coast Guard warned of possible Texas port closures from Corpus Christi to Houston and began... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:14am
Sydney house fire kills three children, police suspect homicide SYDNEY: Three children, including a 10-month-old, were killed after fire ripped through a house in Sydney early on... Published 07 Jul, 2024 11:01am
Forex China forex reserves fall to $3.222 trillion in June BEIJING: China’s foreign exchange reserves fell in June, official data showed on Sunday, as the dollar rose against... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:48am
China’s central bank refrains from gold purchases for a 2nd month China’s central bank refrained from gold purchases to its reserves for a second consecutive month in June, official... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:44am
Colombia through to Copa America semi-finals with 5-0 thrashing of Panama GLENDALE: James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:30am
Battery maker SK On declares ‘emergency’ as EV sales disappoint, FT reports South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery producer SK On has declared itself in crisis as its customers struggle... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:24am
South Asia Heavy rains trigger landslides in Nepal, 11 killed, 8 missing KATHMANDU: Heavy rains triggered landslides and flash floods killing at least 11 people in the last 36 hours in... Published 07 Jul, 2024 10:17am
Flour millers to go on strike from 11th Millers say that tax collection is the duty of the government and not the industry Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:12am
Sec 132(3) of IT Ord: Willful delay in tax-related cases to cost CTO dearly ISLAMABAD: The federal government may pay a cost of Rs.400,000 for delaying the tax-related cases pending before... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:10am
Inflated power bills: PM orders action against errant officials ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that action should be taken against the officers and officials... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:10am
CCP probe recommends action against deceptive marketing campaigns ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has declared that the effects of deceptive marketing... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:09am
Huge recoveries: NA Speaker writes to PM to settle audit paras ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has sought Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s support to compel... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:09am
Recoveries, theft control: Govt to establish Disco support units ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to establish Disco Support Units (DSUs), initially in Multan Electric Power... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 10:07am
FIA cannot freeze bank accounts without court permission: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) cannot arbitrarily freeze bank... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 09:59am
Policy rate might see a gradual decrease: Aurangzeb LAHORE: Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said there is a possibility... Updated 07 Jul, 2024 09:58am
Business & politics: highly questionable relationship States are run on compassion not commissions and kickbacks. People come before profits. Businesses must be... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 06, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (July 07, 2024).... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Lahore receives rain; more showers predicted LAHORE: Heavy-to-moderate but scattered rain was witnessed in the city on Saturday while Meteorological Department... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
DCs asked to monitor prices of wheat, flour LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to strictly monitor the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
PTI leader granted bail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aamir Mughal in the case... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
New party ‘Awaam Pakistan’ launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) former leaders Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Miftah Ismail on Saturday... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
32nd convention: KU awards 15,341 degrees KARACHI: The 32nd Convocation of the University of Karachi was held at the Expo Centre on Saturday. The Governor... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
PCB BoGs approves budget estimates for 2024-25 LAHORE: The Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which met here on Saturday, accorded approval of... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Stubborn Biden dismisses calls to quit WASHINGTON: Joe Biden fended off questions about his mental fitness and electability on Friday in a TV interview... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
PTA devises framework to promote emerging radio technologies ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has devised a framework for Radio Local Area Network... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
New UK PM declares Rwanda migrant plan ‘dead and buried’ LONDON: Newly elected UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Saturday began his first full day in charge declaring the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Europe Algeria, Italy sign $455m agriculture deal ALGIERS: Algeria and Italy on Saturday signed a 420-million-euro deal ($455 million) for an agricultural project in... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (July 06, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Cotton & Textile Upward march continue on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs 2,00 per... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (July 06, 2024)... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Commodities US wheat futures up on strengthening demand CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures spiked on Friday amid an uptick in demand for US wheat due to a weaker... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Cotton & Textile World market price for upland cotton NEW YORK: The US Agriculture Department set the prevailing world market price for upland cotton at 57.80 cents per... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Energy Oil prices lower HOUSTON: Oil prices settled lower on Friday as the rising possibility of a ceasefire deal in Gaza outweighed strong... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Energy US natural gas prices drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped over 4% to a seven-week low on Friday, as rising output and ample gas ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Energy Power Div announces revised tariff for domestic consumers ISLAMABAD: After the federal government’s decision to increase the electricity tariff, the Power Division ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Letters Putting national security above politics The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan seems to have checkmated his opponents as he has... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
SIUT celebrates culmination of its Volunteer Programme KARACHI: The Sindh Institute of Urology & Transplantation (SIUT) recently celebrated the culmination of its... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Energy UBG leader says concerned at hike in energy tariffs KARACHI: SM Tanveer, the patron of the United Business Group (UBG) has expressed grave concerns over the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Met Office predicts flooding, landslides KARACHI: The Met Office on Saturday again issued a warning on rains related dangers of flooding and landslides, ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
‘Today no one can shut down this city’: Karachi mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that Mustafa Kamal talks about uniting hearts one day and... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
First-ever HCRP: CM heaps praise on Gambat Institute team KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed his appreciation for the Gambat Institute team for... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Maryam approves ‘Punjab Honahar Merit Scholarship Programme’ LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while according approval to the ‘Punjab Honahar Merit... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Energy Wapda terms FY23-24 ‘better year’ for low-cost hydel electricity LAHORE: Fiscal year 2023-24, ended on June 30, proved a better year for green, clean and low-cost hydel electricity... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Six held for producing fake beverages LAHORE: In the ongoing operation against the adulteration mafia, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) unearthed beverages... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Dar chairs meeting to set CCI agenda ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, on Saturday, chaired a meeting of the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Nawaz calls for joint efforts to root out terrorism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz president Nawaz Sharif on Saturday called for supporting the armed forces ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
PTI postpones rally, says event to take place after Ashura ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced the postponement of its scheduled rally in Tarnool after the... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Islamabad: alarming rise in crime rate ISLAMABAD: The incidents of car lifting and robbery have increased manifold in the capital city during the last ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
PIMS directed to complete new emergency dept by Dec ISLAMABAD: Federal Secretary Ministry of Health Services and Regulations has directed the administration of Pakistan... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Ban on pillion riding from 7th to 10th Muharram A ban has been imposed on pillion riding and all sorts of innovations concerning Processions and Majalis Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Acts of arson: ATC reserves verdict on IK’s bail pleas Imran's counsel says his client was presently in Adiala Jail and there was no justification for saying that he was absent Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
President felicitates Pezeshkian Says both Pakistan and Iran enjoy fraternal ties Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Energy April FCA: Nepra gives relief of Rs1.67/unit KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued its decision regarding the Fuel Charges... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Gold prices rise to over one-month high after US jobs report BENGALURU: Gold prices extended gains on Friday to their highest level in over a month following key US jobs data... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Commodities EU wheat ends week higher, boosted by demand and crop concerns PARIS: European milling wheat futures rose on Friday, scoring a second consecutive weekly rise, buoyed by strong... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures slide SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slid to a seven-week low on Friday, as traders booked profits from recent gains... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR6.209 billion... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Iron ore falls on profit-taking BEIJING: Iron ore futures retreated on Friday as falling hot metal output weighed on sentiment, but prices were ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Copper climbs on interest rate hopes LONDON: Copper prices in London hit their highest in more than three weeks on Friday, on course for the first weekly... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed with their best week in five, even as prices fell on Friday as traders... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Fuel price hike causes increase in prices of essential kitchen items ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have increased during this week past against previous week, ... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Agriculture emergency? EDITORIAL: Once again agri sector experts have warned as loudly as they could that climate change is taking such a... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Same old monsoon story EDITORIAL: Every monsoon brings the same spectacle of national and provincial disaster management authorities... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Journalists under fire EDITORIAL: Media persons all across this country face a wide range of dangers, including intimidation, assault,... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Industry Envoy urges KP businessmen to make investment in Philippines PESHAWAR: Ambassador of Republic of Philippines to Pakistan, Maria Agnes M Cervantes said her country gave much... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Money & Banking SAFCO Microfinance provides Islamic financing to 100 customers HYDERABAD: SAFCO Microfinance Company has achieved its 1st milestone of Disbursement of 100 Customers with Shariah... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Industry Electricity tariff hike: PBF urges govt to cancel all agreements with IPPs KARACHI: President, Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman has called the federal government to... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Commodities Gold prices soar KARACHI: The local gold prices on Saturday saw huge gains as the global bullion value is hovering near $2400 an... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Industry LCCI President for unity to fight economic issues LAHORE: The President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashif Anwar on Saturday called for unity to... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
Aurangzeb greets Rachel Reeves ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, extended his heartfelt... Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:08am
