US says 'time to finalize' Gaza deal after hostage deaths WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday called for urgency and flexibility to finalize an agreement between Israel... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:45pm
Navarro into US Open semi-final after Badosa collapse NEW YORK: Emma Navarro reached her first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets ... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 11:19pm
‘Balochistan continuously neglected by Parliament’: Akhtar Mengal resigns from NA Balochistan National Party-Mengal (BNP-M) Chairman Akhtar Mengal announced on Tuesday that he has resigned as a... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 11:05pm
Africa Ugandan opposition leader 'shot in the leg by police': statement NAIROBI: Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine, a key opponent of authoritarian President Yoweri Museveni, was shot in... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 10:46pm
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill 35 Palestinians but pauses allow third day of polio vaccinations CAIRO: Israeli forces killed at least 35 Palestinians across Gaza on Tuesday as they battled Hamas-led militants,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:31pm
Currency Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 278.70 against greenback Updated 03 Sep, 2024 10:31pm
Statistics Pakistan’s trade deficit shrinks marginally to $3.6bn in 2MFY25 Pakistan’s trade deficit shrank marginally to $3.6 billion during the first two months of fiscal year 2024-25... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 10:28pm
Companies Imran Maniar resigns as Sui Southern Gas Company CEO, MD Imran Maniar has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Sui... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 10:24pm
Europe UN nuclear head says discussed Kursk plant safety with Zelensky KYIV: UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi said he discussed the safety of Russia's Kursk nuclear plant with Ukrainian... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:16pm
Stocks KSE-100 posts slim gain in volatile session The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index ended with a fractional gain on Tuesday, following a... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 10:16pm
2-0: Bangladesh humiliate Pakistan for historic Test series win RAWALPINDI: Bangladesh celebrated a historic first-ever Test series win over Pakistan and a 2-0 clean sweep with a... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 10:16pm
Business & Economy Pakistan in ‘advanced stage’ to get external financing assurances, says Aurangzeb Finance minister hopeful of getting IMF Executive Board approval on time Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:45pm
Energy Sale of petroleum products plunges 14% in August amid smuggling from Iran Sale of total petroleum products in Pakistan clocked in at 1.22 million tons in August, a decrease of 14%... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:43pm
Energy Oil drops more than 4% on reports of potential resolution to Libya dispute Brent crude futures down $3.51, or 4.5%, to $74.02 a barrel at 11:31am ET (15:31 GMT) Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:30pm
Europe Egypt’s Sisi in Turkiye on Wednesday to seal mended ties ISTANBUL: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will meet his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 09:24pm
Business & Economy Govt working on implementing IMF conditions, says PM Pakistan has not yet been added to the IMF Executive Board calendar for September Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:28pm
‘No exceptions’: Army reaffirms commitment to ensure internal accountability Says strict adherence to professionalism fortifies the institution’s integrity, ensuring that no individual is above the law or exempt from scrutiny Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:24pm
Commodities Gold at over one-week low on firm dollar; US payrolls data awaited Gold prices eased to their lowest in more than a week on Tuesday, pressured by a firm dollar, while investors... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:50pm
Forex Dollar firms as traders eye data-heavy week; yen rallies NEW YORK: The dollar hovered near a two-week high against the euro on Tuesday as traders braced for a data-heavy... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:48pm
Stocks US stocks lower as September trading opens NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks were lower early Tuesday, opening a holiday-shortened week that includes a key... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:15pm
Test coach McCullum to take charge of England white-ball teams LONDON: England Test coach Brendon McCullum will take charge of the nation’s teams in all three formats from the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:13pm
World Bank urges India to boost labour-intensive exports for jobs NEW DELHI: India should focus on labour-intensive exports to boost employment, The World Bank said on Tuesday,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:46pm
South Asia Bangladesh floods leave 71 dead, fears of waterborne disease rise DHAKA: The death toll from floods in Bangladesh rose to 71 on Tuesday with millions of people still stranded in... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:53pm
Middle East Health ministry in Gaza says war death toll at 40,819 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Tuesday that at least 40,819 people have been killed in the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:22pm
Stocks Stock markets, oil prices retreat as China weighs LONDON: Stock markets and oil prices retreated Tuesday, weighed down by China’s struggling economy according to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 05:20pm
South Asia Islamic State claim Afghanistan suicide attack that killed 6 KABUL: The Islamic State on Tuesday claimed a suicide attack in the Afghan capital that killed six people a day... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:18pm
Middle East Israel presses West Bank raids that Palestinians say killed 27 JENIN: Israeli forces were operating Tuesday in the northern West Bank, nearly a week into military raids in the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:11pm
Europe Zelensky says strike on central Ukraine city kills 41, wounds 180 KYIV: President Volodymyr Zelensky said dozens of people were killed in a Russian attack Tuesday on the central... Published 03 Sep, 2024 05:06pm
Arts Local in focus: 5 pop-up bazaars to take in this fall As Pakistan’s retail footprint continues to thrive and evolve, homegrown brands are looking for alternative spaces... Published 03 Sep, 2024 04:29pm
Movies & Music India’s ‘Mollywood’ cinema rocked by MeToo abuse claims NEW DELHI: Terrified for her safety, Indian actress Sreelekha Mitra remembers pushing chairs and a sofa against her... Published 03 Sep, 2024 04:14pm
Movies & Music Nicole Kidman plays tough matriarch in murder mystery ‘The Perfect Couple’ LONDON: Nicole Kidman brings murder mystery ‘The Perfect Couple’ to the small screen in a new Netflix mini-series in... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 03:37pm
‘No, I don’t have a butler’, says billionaire’s daughter Pegula NEW YORK: Jessica Pegula says she finds it “annoying” and “outrageous” that fans believe she has servants waiting on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 03:29pm
Europe Polio vaccination targets surpassed for Gaza children, WHO says GENEVA: The World Health Organization said that it was ahead of its targets for polio vaccinations in Gaza on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 03:01pm
Commodities India’s palm oil imports dive 27% as price rise dents demand, dealers say MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports in August fell more than a quarter from a month ago on ample stocks and as negative... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:58pm
Middle East UAE pardons 57 Bangladeshi protesters DUBAI: The UAE has pardoned 57 locally based Bangladeshis who were jailed for protesting against the now-toppled... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:52pm
South Asia India searches for coastguard crew after helicopter crash AHMEDABAD: India on Tuesday deployed four ships and two aircraft to trace three missing coastguard members after... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:49pm
Europe Two children injured in knife attack at Czech school PRAGUE: Czech police said two children were injured in a knife attack by a pupil at a primary school in the western... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:47pm
Turkiye inflation slows to 52% in August: official data ISTANBUL: Turkiye annual inflation rate slowed further in August to 52 percent after reaching 61.8 percent in July,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:45pm
Travel Travel industry to contribute record $11 trillion to global GDP in 2024 NEW YORK: A record $1 out of every $10 spent globally in 2024 will be on travel as people briskly book hotels,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 02:02pm
Travel Spain’s crackdown on holiday rentals bodes well for luxury hotels Spain: Spanish authorities are encouraging the expansion of luxury hotels as they crack down on a surge in holiday... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:52pm
Stocks UK’s FTSE 100 edges higher as aerospace and defence stocks bounce back A recovery in aerospace and defence stocks lifted UK’s main index on Tuesday, while investors braced themselves for... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:20pm
Forex Kenyan shilling stable, agriculture exports boost eyed NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was unchanged on Tuesday, and traders said it was expected to strengthen, helped by tea... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:18pm
Companies Rolls Royce shares recover after Cathay Pacific inspection Rolls Royce shares rose on Tuesday, as the UK engineer sought to recover from its biggest one-day drop this year... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:17pm
Forex Ugandan shilling broadly stable, to ease due to importer FX demand KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was broadly stable on Tuesday, although it was expected to weaken due to increased... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:14pm
Europe Spain saw its hottest August on record in 2024: weather agency MADRID: Spain saw its hottest August since records began in 2024, with average temperature at 25 degrees Celsius (77... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:09pm
Bullion Rate Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,000 in Pakistan After remaining stable in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday, in line with decrease... Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:52pm
Energy TotalEnergies to invest $444 million in solar venture with Adani MUMBAI: India’s Adani Group will set up a joint venture with TotalEnergies to manage a 1,150-megawatt portfolio of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 01:06pm
Stocks Stocks tiptoe towards US manufacturing, jobs data SINGAPORE: Bond yields drifted higher on Tuesday, while currencies and Asia’s stock markets steadied as investors... Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:05pm
Commodities Honduras coffee exports slide nearly 20% in August TEGUCIGALPA: Honduran coffee exports dipped 19.4% in August compared to the same period last year, the Honduran... Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:02pm
USA Kamala Harris courts union vote with Biden at her side PITTSBURGH: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said on Monday that US Steel should remain in domestic... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:59am
Finance ministry spells out 5 major economic challenges High fuel prices among the many issues facing Pakistan's economy Updated 03 Sep, 2024 11:52am
Uncapped Smith earns New Zealand contract in big show of faith Uncapped all-rounder Nathan Smith is targeting a Test debut in the home summer after being awarded a New Zealand... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:47am
Commodities Dalian iron ore at two-week low on China demand woes, strong global supply SINGAPORE: Prices of Dalian iron ore futures languished on Tuesday around their lowest levels in two weeks, as a... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:41am
Energy Growth in Saudi non-oil activity up slightly in August-PMI DUBAI: The pace of growth in Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector recovered slightly in August from the previous month’s... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:40am
Tesla plans six-seat Model Y, production slated for 2025 in China, sources say SHANGHAI: Tesla plans to produce a six-seat variant of its Model Y car in China from late 2025, two people with... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:38am
Africa DR Congo government says 129 killed in attempted prison break KINSHASA: Democratic Republic of Congo’s government said at least 129 people were killed while trying to escape from... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:32am
No alarm for Sinner, Swiatek as top seeds ease into quarter-finals NEW YORK: Top seeds Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek continued to blaze a trail through the US Open draws on Monday,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:25am
Mutual Funds India bond yields little changed ahead of state debt sale MUMBAI: India government bond yields were flattish in early trade on Tuesday as traders awaited a weekly state debt... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:23am
Stocks Indian shares likely to open at record high BENGALURU: India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index is set to open at a record high on Tuesday as investor sentiment remains... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:22am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei gains on weaker yen; higher bond yields lift banks TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average advanced on Tuesday as a weaker yen buoyed investor sentiment, while long-term... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:17am
Stocks Australia shares edge lower as miners, consumer staples drag in dull trade Australian shares fell in lacklustre trade on Tuesday, weighed down by mining and consumer staples stocks, while... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:16am
Forex Indian rupee likely to decline alongside Asian peers MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to weaken at open on Tuesday tracking a decline in Asian peers before a slew of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:09am
Commodities Palm oil extends gains as ringgit weakens JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures opened up on Tuesday, extending gains to a fourth consecutive session, supported... Published 03 Sep, 2024 11:00am
Karolina Muchova having fun at US Open with throwback style Karolina Muchova does not consider her inventive brand of tennis unique but the Czech said it allows her to have a... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:54am
Bullion Rate Gold eases as traders wait for for US economic data Gold prices fell on Tuesday, while investors awaited a slew of US economic data to gauge the size of the Federal... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:53am
Forex China’s yuan dips as weak data raises bets for more easing SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased against the dollar on Tuesday as disappointing August factory activity data raised bets... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:51am
Commodities Wheat extends climb for fifth day on poor European production CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures inched higher on Tuesday, climbing for a fifth consecutive day, as poor production... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:50am
Thai exports seen up 1% to 2% this year, shippers’ group says BANGKOK: Thailand’s exports are expected to rise 1% to 2% this year, unchanged from a previous forecast, the Thai... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:48am
Daniil Medvedev, Jack Draper roll into US Open quarterfinals No. 5 seed Daniil Medvedev, the only former champion left on the men’s side, rolled into the US Open quarterfinals... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:46am
Stocks China, Hong Kong shares fall, dragged by banks and energy SHANGHAI: Most of China and Hong Kong’s benchmark stock indexes fell on Tuesday, dragged by banking and energy... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:45am
Commodities China says it will start anti-dumping probe into canola imports from Canada BEIJING: China plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, the commerce ministry... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:44am
South Asia Ex-head of Indian college where doctor was raped arrested for suspected graft KOLKATA: India’s federal police said it had arrested the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata for... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:41am
Europe Three die in Russia’s attacks across Ukraine, officials say An eight-year-old boy was among two people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s southeastern region of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:38am
Forex Dollar steady as traders brace for labour data deluge SINGAPORE: The dollar held close to a two-week high against the yen and the euro on Tuesday as investors geared up... Published 03 Sep, 2024 10:07am
PM expresses satisfaction over drop in inflation rate ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the drop of inflation rate to single digit... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:45am
In case tax collection shortfall continues: FBR suggests 1pc hike in WHT rates ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed one percent increase in all withholding taxes rates from... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:18am
Progress of Balochistan PSDP projects reviewed ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the government of Balochistan to identify and present any... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:17am
Oct 1 to mark Pak-UAE JMC session in 11 years: Inter-ministerial meeting gets update on future strategy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are all set to hold 12th session of Joint Ministerial... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:16am
Fixation of monthly advance tax from retailers: FBR agrees to review valuation table ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Monday, agreed to a major demand of All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:15am
APTMA urges SBP’s MPC to cut interest rate by 400bps ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called upon the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:01am
NA passes four bills amid opposition’s protest ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Monday, passed four bills including, “The Privatization Commission (Amendment)... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:00am
Strategic initiatives, directions of JV: Aurangzeb holds meeting with PKIC team ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with the leadership of... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:59am
GST relief on scrap: Steel industry urges FBR to implement policy decision ISLAMABAD: The documented steel industry has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement policy decision... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:58am
Parliament Lodges: Speaker suggests outsourcing of maintenance ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, admitted on Monday his failure to manage the maintenance of... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:57am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from September 2, 2024 Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:35am
NA told: ‘Total 44 vehicles, 532 police officers performing duties with dignitaries’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Monday, told the National Assembly that a total of 44... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:16am
Companies FFC and Farmdar partner to reduce agri yield gap with AI and space technology ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company and Farmdar are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at reducing... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:15am
Industry Minister, Azerbaijan envoy exchange views on business forum in Baku ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Pakistan Khazar Farhadov called on Federal Minister for Privatization, Board... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:15am
‘FCCI guardians’ fund established for families of police martyrs’ FAISALABAD: “FCCI Guardians Fund” has been established to help out the bereaved families of police martyrs of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:14am
JI launches nationwide membership drive LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has officially launched a nationwide membership drive, with ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:13am
PCB Chairman urges early upgradation of Qadhafi Stadium LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi has asked the authorities concerned to ensure... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:12am
Energy EPA binds all petrol pumps to submit monthly monitoring report LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Agency (EPA) has made it binding upon all the petrol pumps throughout the province to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:10am
LDA seals 18 properties LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Monday sealed 18 properties over non-payment of commercialization... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:09am
Growing activities of dacoits irk Sindh Assembly KARACHI: The opposition rattled the Sindh Assembly on Monday over dacoits wielding military-grade weapons,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:07am
NDMA warns of more rain-related floods in KP, Punjab ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of more floods, as the ongoing floods... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Achakzai says he is ready to talk with ‘establishment’ ISLAMABAD: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the chief of Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP), an alliance of six... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:02am
Employees told USC won’t be shut down; it will be restructured ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, Monday, while dispelling the notion... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:01am
‘PTI will not allow legislation seeking extension of top judge’s tenure’: Gohar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), the largest opposition political party... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:59am
Bill seeking increase in number of SC judges tabled in Senate ISLAMABAD: In an unusual development, an opposition legislator moved a bill in the upper house of the parliament on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:55am
Bilawal, Bugti discuss issues facing Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti met Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:53am
Malicious drive against Justice Jahangiri: IHC full bench to hear contempt plea on 19th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) full bench will hear contempt petition regarding the malicious campaign... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:49am
59 terrorist attacks occurred across country in August ISLAMABAD: A total of 59 terrorist attacks occurred across the country in August 2024, compared to 38 such attacks ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:48am
Industry FPCCI body holds meeting on ‘Raw Cotton’ KARACHI: A meeting of the FPCCI Central Standing Committee on “Raw Cotton” was held in the Office of FPCCI,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:44am
Industry FPCCI urges govt to cut interest rate to 12pc LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called on the government to reduce... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:43am
Companies Mobilink Bank and CARE Pakistan join forces to empower 50,000 women ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has joined forces with CARE Pakistan to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 07:41am
Industry KCCI polls on 21st: 108 candidates enter the fray for 30 MC seats KARACHI: As many as 108 candidates filed their nominations to fill for 30 managing committee vacant seats of ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:38am
PTA receives five proposals from int’l consultants for improving NGMS ISLAMABAD: To enhance the experience of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) in Pakistan, the Pakistan... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:37am
Companies Gallup Pakistan welcomes Bilal I Gilani to GIA board KARACHI: Gallup Pakistan is pleased to announce the appointment of its Executive Director, Bilal I Gilani, to the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Commodities Gold prices firm KARACHI: The local gold prices on Monday remained stable with the global bullion value hovering near $2500 an ounce,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Letters ‘Innovative solutions to terrorism and extremism’ This is apropos my two back-to-back letters to the Editor ‘Innovative solutions to terrorism and extremism’... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:22am
Inflation: Single-digit, finally National headline inflation for August threw no surprise clocking in at 9.64 percent year-on-year – lowest since... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:07am
Leveraging private sector to empower Pakistan’s youth Over the past couple weeks, I had the privilege of visiting some of Pakistan’s leading universities, digital ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:10am
The power struggle: navigating Pakistan’s energy crisis Energy crisis, rising tariffs, IPPs, capacity payments! These words appear in Pakistani newspapers daily,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:01am
Half-baked measures: Pakistan’s struggle to curb power theft Since late 2023, the government has been cracking down on electricity theft across the country, which has long been... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:00am
Merit Packaging Limited Merit Packaging Limited (PSX: MERIT) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1980. The principal... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:55am
Industry PNSC declared ‘strategic’: TCP, Smeda categorised as ‘essential’ SOEs ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) categorised Trading Corporation of Pakistan... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Sectoral growth patterns in FY2023-24 The latest Pakistan Economic Survey for 2023-24, released in June, contains a comprehensive set of estimates on the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances Enforced Disappearances (EDs) have been frequently used as a strategy to spread fear and terror in a society,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
FBR revenue shortfall EDITORIAL: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) acknowledged a shortfall of 98 billion rupees during the first two... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Repatriation of Afghan refugees EDITORIAL: Although the UNHCR supports the return of Afghan refugees to their country, the issue comes up now and... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Denmark co keen to invest in mining sector ISLAMABAD: Denmark has expressed its commitment to contribute to the modernisation and investment in the country’s... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Mercy petition: IHC asks Dr Aafia’s lawyer to provide draft within seven days ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, asked Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s lawyer in the USA to provide draft of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
PCB Hall of Famer Waqar Younis to mentor Lions LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Hall of Famer Waqar Younis has been confirmed as mentor of the Lions side... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
PhD seminar highlights training for ‘Apple Value Chain in Balochistan’ HYDERABAD: Syed Taimoor Shah, a scholar from the Department of Agricultural Education, Extension & Short Courses... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
World Beach Day celebrated at Sandspit KARACHI: In an effort to highlight the importance of coastal conservation, IUCN Pakistan marked World Beach Day 2024... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Bengali spells out reasons for his resignation KARACHI: Noted economist Dr Kaiser Bengali has resigned from the Austerity Committee (High-Powered Committee for... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Govt says CJP not interested in extension of tenure ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar has stated that Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa was ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Netherlands tries TLP chief, other for incitement to kill Wilders SCHIPHOL, (Netherlands): Two Pakistani men stood trial in absentia Monday at a high-security court in the ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
US seizes Venezuela leader Maduro’s plane WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s plane in the Dominican... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Senate body told: Kacha area’s dacoits involved in selling Sindh’s water shares ISLAMABAD: The notorious dacoits in the Kacha area are involved in illegally selling Sindh’s water shares without... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
PM for further enhancing Sino-Pak ties ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised the need for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and China... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 02, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 03, 2024)... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
UK North Sea tax changes mean $16bn revenue drop LONDON: British government plans to increase a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers would lead to a ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Nikkei touches one-month high in choppy trade TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday to touch the 39,000 level for the first time since late July,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks FTSE 100 drops amid aerospace and personal goods sell-off LONDON: UK’s main stock index ended lower on Monday, weakened by a sell-off in aerospace-defence and ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 treads water at start of week FRANKFURT: European shares were little changed on Monday, as investors analysed economic data for clues on the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Most Gulf markets rise on US rate cut prospects DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday as investor sentiment remained upbeat on hopes of a... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Energy Petroleum industry issues: Body agrees to proceed on all major areas ISLAMABAD: The Committee, constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on petroleum industry issues, on Monday ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates Bears emerge as winners KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday closed in negative zone due to selling pressure as investors preferred to... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (September 02, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (September 02, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 02, 2024)... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 02, 2024).... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (September 02, 2024).... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 02, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (September 02, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.293 billion... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate drops Rs700 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs 7,00... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (September 02, 2024)... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Energy Oil prices firm BENGALURU/SINGAPORE: Oil prices stabilised on Monday as Libyan oil exports remained halted and following losses at... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 280,671 tonnse of cargo comprising 182,605 tonnse of import cargo and 98,066... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Argentina’s grain export revenue up BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s grain exporters brought in a total $2.451 billion in August, a 40% increase compared to... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Energy Russian oil shipping costs to India easing MOSCOW: Freight rates to ship Russia’s Urals crude to India have fallen further and remain at their lowest since... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks China stocks slip as property giants tally losses SINGAPORE: Chinese shares fell in heavy trade on Monday, with consumer and property companies suffering the most... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Monday, dragged down by information technology (IT) and communication... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Yuan rally hits speed bump as economy drags SINGAPORE: The yuan slipped on Monday, taking a breather after six weeks of gains, as mixed economic data and the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Sustainable development: Aurangzeb lauds UN cooperation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Monday appreciated the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Taxes Wrong posting of NTN number in sales tax return: Sessions Court dismisses plea moved by citizen LAHORE: An Additional District & Sessions Judge Lahore has held that an application under section 22-A of the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
13.97pc mark-up rate notified for GP Fund ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has notified that the rate of markup on state provident fund, ie, general provident... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
First single-digit stat in nearly 3 years: Annual inflation slows to 9.6pc KARACHI: Country’s annual consumer price inflation rate slowed to 9.6% in August, the first single-digit reading ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Companies Volkswagen considers historic German plant closures BERLIN: Volkswagen is considering closing factories in Germany for the first time, in a move that shows the pressure... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Dalian iron ore slumps on bleak China data, higher inventories SINGAPORE: Dalian ore futures prices slid to their lowest in a week on Monday, weighed down by a batch of soft... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Aluminium hits two-week low on weak Chinese data and momentum signals LONDON: Aluminium prices fell to a two-week low on Monday after data showed factory activity in top consumer China... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Paris wheat futures up, US holiday limits gains HAMBURG/PARIS: European wheat futures rose on Monday and hit two-week highs, still underpinned by last week’s... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Gold drifts lower as US jobs data awaited Bengaluru: Gold prices fell to their lowest in more than a week on Monday as the US dollar firmed, while market ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures lower on profit taking JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses and ended lower on Monday as investors booked profits, while... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Monday, snapping a nine-day winning streak, weighed down by bleak ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies range-bound BENGALURU: Equities in emerging markets slipped on Monday as lacklustre performances of China shares weighed, while... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Dollar eases after hitting highest in two weeks NEW YORK: The dollar edged down on Monday but remained within striking distance of its highest level in almost two... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Industry Risk mitigation option for the cos: SECP underscores for creation of insurance pool ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed creation of an insurance pool to... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Hamas wing says new instructions were given to guards of Israeli hostages in Gaza CAIRO: The spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Ubaida, announced on Monday that the group has... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 02:05am
Europe Ukraine PM says IMF mission to discuss implementation of reforms Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Monday that an International Monetary Fund mission had begun... Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:48am
More than 400 people executed in Iran this year: UN experts GENEVA: UN experts voiced alarm Monday at a surge in executions in Iran last month that pushed the total in the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:20am
Netanyahu says Hamas ‘executed’ hostages with gunshots to ‘back of the head’ JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Hamas “executed” six hostages whose bodies... Published 03 Sep, 2024 12:04am