First Israeli military report on Oct. 7 attack finds army failed to protect civilians JERUSALEM: The Israeli military published on Thursday the findings of a first probe into its own security failings... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:53pm
US to wind down Gaza pier operations soon, Pentagon says WASHINGTON: The U.S. military’s humanitarian pier off the coast of Gaza, which has been hampered by bad weather and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:41pm
Pakistan, Azerbaijan discuss $2bn investment boost in mutually beneficial projects PM Shehbaz Sharif receives President Ilham Aliyev on his arrival in Pakistan on two-day visit Updated 11 Jul, 2024 10:46pm
Energy Indian state refiners in talks for long-term oil import deal with Russia, govt source says NEW DELHI: India’s state-run refiners are jointly negotiating a long-term oil import deal with Russia, a government... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 10:40pm
Exchange Rupee sees minor decline against US dollar Currency settles at 278.61 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 11 Jul, 2024 10:39pm
Companies Fleet Space Technologies’ ExoSphere to be used for Reko Diq exploration Fleet Space Technologies of Australia will deploy ExoSphere, an end-to-end mineral exploration solution, to advance... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 10:37pm
Netanyahu demands Israeli control of Gaza territory on Egypt border JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded Thursday that Israel retain control of key Gaza territory... Published 11 Jul, 2024 10:31pm
No plans to enter into talks with banned TTP, says FO Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch says terrorist entity is responsible for killing Pakistani and foreign citizens inside Pakistan Updated 11 Jul, 2024 10:18pm
Reserved seats case: Supreme Court to announce verdict on Friday Full court, led by CJP Isa, will announce judgement tomorrow at 12pm Updated 11 Jul, 2024 10:17pm
Taxes PM Shehbaz directs third-party audit of WeBOC Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday has directed relevant authorities to conduct a third-party audit of Web... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 10:16pm
Stocks London stocks end higher on boost from utilities UK stocks closed higher on Thursday, propelled by utilities shares, while an unexpected fall in U.S. inflation... Published 11 Jul, 2024 09:43pm
Stocks Wall Street choppy as inflation data lifts small-cap stocks Wall Street’s main stock indexes struggled for direction on Thursday as investors favored rate-sensitive small-cap... Published 11 Jul, 2024 08:50pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets in black ahead of US inflation test Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday as traders awaited key U.S. data that was expected to show... Published 11 Jul, 2024 08:46pm
Forex SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $16mn, now stand at $9.4bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $16 million on a weekly basis,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 08:24pm
Concerted efforts afoot to reduce electricity price: energy minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan says subsidy of Rs65 billion granted to erstwhile FATA in current budget Updated 11 Jul, 2024 07:33pm
Middle East Erdogan says Biden, US complicit in alleged Israeli war crimes ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has said US President Joe Biden and his administration are complicit in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:30pm
Commodities Copper slips as rising stocks highlight poor demand prospects LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Thursday as poor demand prospects particularly in top consumer China and an... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:44pm
Stocks KSE-100 ends with 151-point gain after volatile trading The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile session on Thursday, as its benchmark KSE-100 Index swayed in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:34pm
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures up despite higher inventories NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher on Thursday even as an industry regulator said inventories in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:41pm
Energy Oil edges up as US inflation data raises rate cut hopes LONDON: Oil prices rose on Thursday with the Brent benchmark holding above $85 a barrel, as hopes rose for rate cuts... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 06:39pm
MENA Bodies trapped in Gaza City under Israeli assault as mediators push for truce CAIRO: Residents of Gaza City were trapped in houses and bodies lay uncollected in the streets under an intense new... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 06:27pm
South Asia China warns NATO against ‘provoking confrontation’ over Russia ties BEIJING: China on Thursday warned NATO against “provoking confrontation” over its ties with Russia, after the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:10pm
Europe Turkiye’s Erdogan warns against NATO-Russia conflict ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday that any possibility of a direct confrontation... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:53pm
South Asia Iran’s acting foreign minister says indirect talks with US ongoing via Oman DUBAI: Iran is still conducting indirect nuclear talks with the United States via Oman, Iran’s Etemad newspaper on... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:43pm
Commodities Asia rice: Vietnam, Thai rates dip as eyes turn to India rice export policy Rice export prices from Vietnam slipped to their lowest levels in a year, and Thai rates also dropped this week amid... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:36pm
Companies PepsiCo quarterly revenue misses estimates as demand slows for snacks, sodas PepsiCo missed expectations for second-quarter revenue on Thursday as a series of price hikes and competition from... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:24pm
Europe Norway to donate $93mn to Ukraine for air defence, PM says COPENHAGEN: Norway will donate 1 billion crowns ($92.69 million) in support to Ukraine for its air defence, Prime... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:21pm
Europe Russian diplomat says Moscow won’t attend a second Ukraine peace summit MOSCOW: Russia will not attend a follow-up to last month’s Ukraine peace summit, state news agency RIA quoted Deputy... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:17pm
Stocks Indian shares end muted on caution ahead of earnings BENGALURU: Indian shares closed broadly unchanged on Thursday, swinging from a higher open to succumbing to... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:09pm
Stocks Sri Lankan shares inch down as healthcare stocks fall CSE All Share index settled down 0.08% at 11,802.26 Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:06pm
Commodities Gold price per tola increases Rs1,200 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan registered gains on Thursday in line with an increase in the international rate. In the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 04:32pm
Europe Kremlin says NATO’s military infrastructure is creeping closer to its borders, TASS reports MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday it was watching as NATO’s military infrastructure moved closer towards Russia’s... Published 11 Jul, 2024 03:14pm
Stocks London shares muted ahead of US data; UK economy grows faster in May UK shares were flat on Thursday, as losses in aerospace and defence stocks offset broader gains across other... Published 11 Jul, 2024 02:52pm
Forex South African rand gains, focus on US inflation data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand was stronger in early trading on Thursday, as investors focused on key US... Published 11 Jul, 2024 02:34pm
Energy IEA sees oil demand growth slowing as China’s share ebbs LONDON: Global oil demand growth will slow to just under a million barrels per day (bpd) this year and next, the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 02:32pm
Stocks Most major Gulf markets steady ahead of US inflation test Most major stock markets in the Gulf were little changed in early trade on Thursday, while the Saudi market was... Published 11 Jul, 2024 02:28pm
NEXT BASKET launches with SaaS solution, additional services for higher efficiency NEXT BASKET has launched with a SaaS solution for greater efficient online business management, stated a press... Published 11 Jul, 2024 02:26pm
Commodities Jordan tenders to buy up to 120,000 T feed barley, traders say HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons of... Published 11 Jul, 2024 02:26pm
Commodities Copper slips in London as high inventories weigh Copper prices fell in London on Thursday as rising inventories signalled an oversupplied market, caused by strong... Published 11 Jul, 2024 02:24pm
After disappointment fades, Dutch can look back on Euros with satisfaction DORTMUND: When the bitter disappointment of Wednesday’s 2-1 semi-final defeat to England fades, the Netherlands will... Published 11 Jul, 2024 02:20pm
Forex Kenyan shilling weakens, pressured by dollar demand from oil firms NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was weaker on Thursday due to increased demand for dollars from oil-retailing companies... Published 11 Jul, 2024 02:16pm
Justice Aalia Neelum takes oath as LHC’s first female top judge Justice Aalia Neelum took oath on Thursday as the Lahore High Court’s first woman chief justice. Punjab Governor... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 02:12pm
Power and glory as Elena Rybakina eyes Wimbledon final LONDON: Elena Rybakina can move closer to a second Wimbledon title on Thursday when she faces Barbora Krejcikova... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:52pm
Europe Ukraine relies on friends as Russia strikes power grid PRAGUE: With Russian attacks on energy infrastructure causing power cuts, Ukraine is depending on its central and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:41pm
UK economy grows in May, boosting new government LONDON: Britain’s economic output grew better-than-expected in May, official data showed Thursday, handing an early... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:36pm
Asia Six killed in record southwest China rains: state media BEIJING: Six people were killed as record rains struck southwest China, state media reported Thursday, as the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:34pm
Stocks European stock markets extend gains at open LONDON: Europe’s main stock markets rose further at the start of trading Thursday as global indices benefit from the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:27pm
Uniform hike in base tariff: Nepra reserves its determination ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), on Wednesday, reserved its determination for a... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 12:11pm
Forex Australian dollar flies high on kiwi, yen as rate outlooks diverge SYDNEY: The Australian dollar stood near 20-month highs against the kiwi on Thursday as markets ramped up bets of... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:57am
Asia Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Mindanao, Philippines, GFZ says A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:54am
Asia Planned NATO statement full of ‘belligerent rhetoric’ and ‘lies’, says Chinese official BEIJING: The NATO summit in Washington’s planned statement is full of “belligerent rhetoric” and the China-related... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:51am
Federal government employees: Ad hoc relief in pay, pension notified ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday notified 25 percent ad hoc relief to all federal government employees with... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 11:49am
Commodities Wheat, corn and soybeans steady after losses on favourable US crop conditions JAKARTA: Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures edged up in early trade on Thursday, steadying after losses in the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:46am
USA Pelosi, Clooney, Democratic senators raise new doubts about Biden WASHINGTON/DALLAS: US President Joe Biden faced fresh doubts on Wednesday about his re-election chances from... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:44am
NA passes SOEs Bill ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday passed ‘The State Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Bill,... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 11:43am
Flour millers announce nationwide shutdown Argues imposition of withholding tax is unacceptable, will shut down mills for indefinite period Updated 11 Jul, 2024 11:42am
Colombia beat Uruguay to reach Copa final, players clash with fans CHARLOTTE: Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 in Wednesday’s Copa America semi-final despite playing the second half with... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:38am
Europe Russia criticises Armenia’s engagement with NATO, RIA reports By cooperating with NATO, Armenia risks destabilising the South Caucasus and is undermining its own security, the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:34am
Commodities South Korea’s KFA tenders for up to 68,000 T corn, traders say HAMBURG: South Korea’s Korea Feed Association (KFA) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 68,000... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:31am
Colombia coach happy that gamble to attack Uruguay with 10 men paid off CHARLOTTE: Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo was delighted that his gamble to stay on the attack against Uruguay despite... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:29am
Forex China’s yuan edges higher as Fed’s dovish hints dampen dollar HONG KONG: China’s yuan slightly firmed against the dollar on Thursday, as the greenback struggled for direction... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:26am
Uruguay coach Bielsa takes responsibility for Copa America exit Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said his side had more talent in their ranks than Colombia and therefore he should be... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:24am
Stocks China shares rebound on short-selling curbs, HK gains HONG KONG: China stocks rebounded on Thursday after the securities regulator announced further curbs on... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:21am
Govt decides to wind up Pak-PWD Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company to be created which will supervise federal development projects Updated 11 Jul, 2024 11:21am
Mutual Funds Long-end JGB yields fall as strong 20-year auction buoys demand TOKYO: Longer-dated Japanese government bond yields fell on Thursday, flattening the yield curve, following strong... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:18am
Commodities Palm oil futures drop as June inventories surge to four-month high NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures opened lower on Thursday, a day after the industry regulator said inventories... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:15am
Bullion Rate Gold climbs as traders brace for US inflation data Gold prices firmed for a third consecutive session on Thursday, with investors awaiting US inflation data due later... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:13am
Mutual Funds India bond yields flat, traders eye US inflation data for cues MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were flat in early session on Thursday, with traders eyeing crucial US... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:10am
Forex Indian rupee to inch up before US inflation print, tracking Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to open marginally higher on Thursday, in the wake of an uptick on Asian peers... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:08am
Stocks Australian shares push higher on broad-based rally; US CPI on tap Australian shares rose on Thursday boosted by gains in heavyweight miners and banks while traders braced themselves... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:05am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei crosses 42,000 points as Wall Street rally spurs sentiment TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average surged to another record high during morning trade on Thursday, as a rally in US... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:04am
Stocks Stocks stride to record highs ahead of US inflation test SINGAPORE: Stocks rose on Thursday, with markets from Tokyo to New York at record highs, while traders counted down... Published 11 Jul, 2024 11:02am
Forex Dollar adrift ahead of US inflation test; sterling firms SINGAPORE: The dollar fell a touch on Thursday although moves were largely subdued ahead of a US inflation report... Published 11 Jul, 2024 10:59am
Stocks Indian shares drop on profit booking, banks’ drag BENGALURU: Indian shares reversed course to trade lower on Thursday, dragged by heavyweight bank stocks on earnings... Published 11 Jul, 2024 10:53am
Bridging the divide: Pakistan’s struggle for gender equality Pakistan remains one of the countries with the largest gender gaps in the Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI) 2023. The... Published 11 Jul, 2024 10:46am
Berger Paints (Pakistan) Limited Berger Paints (Pakistan) Limited (PSX: BERG) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1950 and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 10:40am
SRO 350(I)/ 2024: FBR issues clarification on sales tax return filing problems ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a clarification on the sales tax return filing problems... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 09:25am
Board meetings in a fiscal year: Only Rs1m remuneration fixed for govt officers ISLAMABAD: The govt has imposed a restriction of Rs1m annually on the remuneration received by govt officers from... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 09:23am
No decision made regarding export of wheat ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday told the National Assembly that no decision has been made to... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 08:37am
Pakistan Single Window: 155 paper-based documents replaced with electronic submissions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Wednesday informed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb that 155 paper-based... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 08:36am
Tajir Dost Scheme: CC offers alternative plan to FBR ISLAMABAD: As the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is ready to issue a notification to impose tax on shopkeepers/... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 08:32am
ADB lists factors behind boost in remittance ISLAMABAD: Macroeconomic variables, including economic activity, inflation, equity markets and interest rates — both... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 08:32am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates July 10, 2024 Published 11 Jul, 2024 08:27am
Minister for implementing uniform sanitation system LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that implementing a uniform sanitation system in the... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 07:58am
Middle class on a spinning wheel Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes,”... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry Industry leaders unite for urgent implementation of CTBCM regime KARACHI: In a significant show of unity, leading industrial chambers and associations came together at a... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rises to record high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to an intraday peak in a choppy session on Wednesday as financial shares... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:40am
Justice Jahangiri receives suspicious calls, messages? ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri received “suspicious calls and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Hunger strike: IK says he has not taken ‘final’ decision ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that he has yet not... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Court approves prosecution’s plea seeking transfer of case against Gandapur ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday approved a prosecution’s plea seeking the transfer of the illegal weapons ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
IK urges CJP to ‘uphold’ principle of impartiality ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan has asked Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa to uphold the principle of... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
15 killed as jeep plunges into ditch MUZAFFARABAD: As many as 15 people died and another four injured when their jeep plunged into a river in Neelum... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
IFRP suspension: FO rejects UNHCR statement ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday contradicted the statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Non-availability of connectivity: POs have not sent snapshots of results to RO, ET told ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) informed an Election Tribunal of the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Newspaper holiday KARACHI: All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) will observe one closed holiday on account of “ASHURA” on... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
ATC extends judicial remand of Qureshi LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday extended judicial remand of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi for... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Cloudy weather likely in GB Islamabad: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)'s National Emergencies Operation Centre anticipated that... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Iddat case: Court seeks arguments on Maneka’s pleas ISLAMABAD: A local court hearing the Iddat case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Gen Sahir discusses military cooperation with Russian officials RAWALPINDI: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, on official visit to Russia, ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Governor vows to improve governance, standard of universities LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has expressed his resolve to play his role for improving the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Indictment of Elahi deferred till Aug 20th LAHORE: A special court (central) on Wednesday deferred the indictment of PTI President Parvez Elahi again till... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
JI demands cleaning gutters ahead of rains KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Wednesday lashed out at the ruling PPP for failing to unclog the storm ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
LHC discharges Sanam Javed in May 9 riots case LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday discharged PTI activist Sanam Javed in a case of May 9 riots registered... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 10, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (July 11 2024)... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Israeli army orders evacuation of battle-torn Gaza City GAZA STRIP: Israel’s army dropped thousands of leaflets over war-torn Gaza City on Wednesday urging all residents... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
China seeks to boost Shanghai bloc to counter the West BEIJING: China is seeking to strengthen its leadership of an expanding bloc of nations it sees as a potential... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
CPJ urges Taliban to allow private radio station to resume work NEW YORK: The Taliban must cease their relentless crackdown on independent media in Afghanistan and allow the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
43 sentenced to life for ‘terror’ links in UAE mass trial DUBAI: A court in the United Arab Emirates has handed life sentences to 43 Emiratis for “terrorist” links, state... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
NATO begins sending F-16 jets to Ukraine as Biden leads summit WASHINGTON: NATO allies announced Wednesday they had started the long-promised transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine as... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Denmark to introduce world’s first livestock carbon tax COPENHAGEN: Denmark will introduce the world’s first carbon tax on livestock, a unique measure designed to bring... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
NA panel approves SOEs bill by majority vote ISLAMABAD: Amid serious concerns of some committee members about the performance of the power sector, a meeting of... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
NHP for Wapda doubled for onward payment to KP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the amount of net hydel profit (NHP) for the Water and Power... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Chinese citizens: timely completion of security audit ordered ISLAMABAD: The Core Committee on Security of Chinese (CCSC) on Wednesday reviewed the security of Chinese citizens ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rightsizing initiative: Five ministries given July 12 deadline to respond KARACHI: Five federal ministries have been identified as the initial focus of a comprehensive rightsizing initiative... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Minister, S&P delegation discuss current economic situation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held a meeting with the delegation of Standard &... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Malir Expressway: Murad orders completion of first phase on Aug 14 KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah reviewing the progress of major development works in progress in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
PFA disposes of 900kg mangoes LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) disposed of 900 kilograms of mangoes on Wednesday for using calcium carbide... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
PITB concludes blood camp drive LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has concluded its two-day blood camp drive, organized in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
US CG Peshawar inaugurates Malakand English Scholarship Programme PESHAWAR: US Consulate General Peshawar held an opening ceremony for the University of Malakand’s English Access... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Railways urges govt to include pensioners in national account ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has requested the federal government to include railway pensioners in the national... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 10, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 10, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 10, 2024)... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 10, 2024).... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 10, 2024).... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 10, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (July ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
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 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (July 10, 2024)... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Gold rises on Fed rate-cut expectations BENGALURU: Gold prices rose on Wednesday after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raised expectations... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 131,908 tonnes of cargo comprising 32996 tonnes of import cargo and 53,718... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Copper prices rebound as dollar dips LONDON: Copper prices in London rose for the first time in three sessions on Wednesday with support from a weaker... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 21.123 billion... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures reversed course to end higher on Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen, although soft... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Soyabean futures easier on strong US crop prospects CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell to a 2020 low on Wednesday, while corn hovered near a four-year... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Energy Oil gains on supportive US stockpile data HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a jump in US refining activity last week prompted a bigger draw than... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures extend losses on rising stocks MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Wednesday as inventories rose to a four-month high in June and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Energy US natgas prices ease on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Wednesday on recent increases in output, a drop in the amount of... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Stocks China stocks fall on weak inflation data SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Wednesday, after data showed the country’s consumer prices grew for a fifth... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Stocks European shares rise on real estate boost PARIS: European shares advanced on Wednesday amid broad-based gains and upbeat corporate updates while investors... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Stocks Nvidia-led megacap charge buoys Wall Street NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 again touching record highs as strength in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends lower MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended marginally lower on Wednesday due to slight pressure from importers’ dollar bids,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Money & Banking Yuan slumps to near 8-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slid to nearly eight-month lows against the US dollar on Wednesday, after data showed the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Money & Banking Dollar dips against euro NEW YORK: The dollar dipped against the euro on Wednesday before Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is due to... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled stricter rules Wednesday on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Energy OPEC sees world oil demand rising by 2.25m bpd in 2024 MOSCOW/LONDON: OPEC stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024 and next year,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry KATI demands cut in electricity rate to 9 cents/kw KARACHI: Johar Qandhari, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has pointed out that the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Taxes KPRA surpasses revenue target by Rs6.77bn PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has successfully collected Rs41.77 billion against the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Taxes Alternative medicines: PCDA seeks withdrawal of 18pc GST immediately KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) strongly condemned the imposition of an 18% general... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: The local gold prices on Wednesday saw a slight rise but silver remained unchanged, traders said. The... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Letters ‘Modi’s visit to Russia: likely impact on Pakistan’ This is apropos my letter to the Editor titled ‘Modi’s visit to Russia: impact on Pakistan’ carried by the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry Seventh Agricultural Census 2024 inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated the Seventh... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry TDAP to participate in Heimtextil exhibition KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will participate in the world’s largest home and contract... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry OICCI survey: Foreign investors concerned at security situation KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), has released the results of its latest... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Companies CCP clears merger: Nimir acquiring certain assets of P&G ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger within the consumer care market. The... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:25am
PTA too against pegging spectrum with US dollar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) supports the idea to not peg spectrum with the US dollar at ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:24am
Companies Systems Ltd hosts British HC LAHORE: Systems Limited, Pakistan’s leading provider of IT and IT-Enabled Services in Pakistan, had the distinct... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:19am
Housing projects: meeting reviews progress ISLAMABAD: Under the chairmanship of Director General Capt Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (retd), an All Project Progress... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:14am
Energy Monsoon: Iesco staff put on high alert ISLAMABAD: Iesco field formations have been put on high alert due to the monsoon rains. Iesco Chief Executive ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:10am
KP govt to extend BRT service from Chamkani to Pabbi PESHSWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided on Wednesday to extend BRT service from Chamkani to Pabbi... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:08am
Maryam says to give 1,224 free of cost flats to workers LAHORE: Announcing to give 1224 free flats to workers in Taxila and Sunder labor colonies, Chief Minister Maryam... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 07:06am
New financial landscape: Importance of upskilling treasury professionals stressed KARACHI: Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr. Inayat Hussain Wednesday said continuous ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Companies Jazz Digital Squad’s grand finale concludes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's largest Data Hackathon, the Jazz Digital Squad, has concluded with a grand finale in ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Taxes Transfers, postings in FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday transferred and posted 25 officials of Pakistan Customs... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Industry NKATI president urges govt to lend a helping hand to SMEs KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI), has called... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Industry Fruit and Vegetables Association team meets LCCI chief LAHORE: A delegation from the Fruit and Vegetables Association held a meeting with Kashif Anwar, President of the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:32am
Credit cards under ‘Kissan Card’ scheme will be available by Aug 10 LAHORE: The Secretary Agriculture Punjab, Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, said here on Wednesday that the credit cards to be... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:30am
Nawaz seeks reorganisation of PML-N LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif is going to start direct contacts with the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:27am
CS directs departments to submit PC-1 under ADP by 31st LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, on Wednesday, directed the provincial departments to submit the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Energy Costly electricity: FESCO says trying to compensate consumers through minimum line losses, uninterrupted power supply FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is trying its optimum best to compensate its consumers for... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Stocks PSX holidays KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) will remain closed on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 and Wednesday, July 17,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:20am
JI to stage sit-in against power tariffs on 12th LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has called on the government to reduce electricity tariffs,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:16am
Taxes Tax dept can’t reject advance tax estimates filed by taxpayer LAHORE: A taxpayer company has challenged unwarranted recovery of advance tax by the tax department, saying that the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:13am
PCB removes selectors Wahab, Razzaq LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday terminated the services of Abdul Razzaq and Wahab Riaz as... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:10am
Addressing ‘a matter of grave concern’ EDITORIAL: In his wide-ranging speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit themed “Strengthening... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:58am
Moving the capital back to Karachi To save Jinnah’s Pakistan, voices are being raised to move the capital back to his city from where the journey had... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:52am
‘Nationwide protests’? It seems the mainstream press is finally waking up to the social implications of the new tax regime. So far it’s... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:51am
About energy reforms EDITORIAL: It seems we’ve all but reached the point where unaffordable energy alone will break the working class,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:51am
Two soldiers, two policemen martyred, terrorist killed RAWALPINDI: A joint intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces and Police in general area Hassan... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am
Over 500 shops gutted in Sunday Bazaar ISLAMABAD: Over 500 shops were gutted in Sunday Bazaar on Wednesday after a massive fire broke out due to unknown... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am
Strike against TTP inside Afghanistan: US says it’s related to independent decisions of Pakistan WASHINGTON: The United States has hinted at potential military strikes against Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am
Rates PSX closes deep in the red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday opened on a positive note, however failed to continue this trend and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am
REAP delegation meets Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by the representatives of Rice Exporters Associations ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:13am
Bank holidays KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on July 16th and 17th, 2024 (Tuesday & Wednesday) being... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:13am
Europe Ukraine accuses Russia of killing two prisoners of war Ukraine’s top prosecutor accused Russian forces on Wednesday of killing two Ukrainian servicemen who were captured... Published 11 Jul, 2024 01:05am
Europe UK defense chief: NATO members need to spend beyond 2% defense target WASHINGTON: British Defence Secretary John Healey said on Wednesday other NATO members would need to go beyond the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:59am
F-16 jets being sent to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands, Blinken says WASHINGTON: The first batch of U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets are already being transferred to Ukraine from Denmark... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:50am
Movies & Music George Clooney says Biden not the man he was in 2020, should drop out LOS ANGELES: Actor George Clooney, a major Hollywood fundraiser for Democrats, said on Wednesday that President Joe... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:42am
Palestinians ask diplomats to speak out on conditions in Israeli jails RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Authority asked diplomats in a Wednesday meeting in the occupied West Bank to speak out on... Published 11 Jul, 2024 12:35am
