Humanitarian aid now a priority in Lebanon, say NGOs LONDON: Leading humanitarian groups on Thursday called for a ceasefire in Lebanon, voicing concern at the growing... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:02pm
Israel-Hamas war causes 86-percent dive in Gaza GDP: IMF WASHINGTON: A year of conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a “devastating impact on the economy” in the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:46pm
Women’s T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 31 runs Brilliant bowling display from bowlers helped the Pakistan women’s cricket team defeat Sri Lanka by 31 runs to... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:32pm
Exchange Rupee sees marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 277.74 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 03 Oct, 2024 10:21pm
Forex IMF inflow: SBP-held foreign exchange reserves hit 2.5-year high, shoot above $10.7bn Total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stand at $15.983 billion Updated 03 Oct, 2024 10:12pm
MENA Biden says ‘discussing’ possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities His comments send oil prices spiking a month before US presidential election Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:54pm
Energy Oil gains nearly 4% on supply concerns as Middle East conflict intensifies Brent crude futures were up $2.82, or 3.82%, at $76.72 a barrel Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:54pm
Pakistan, Malaysia reaffirm commitment to strengthen mutually beneficial partnership Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim calls on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:52pm
Fazl requests PTI to postpone protests until completion of SCO summit Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to postpone... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:50pm
Commodities Cotton arrival in Pakistan slumps in September 2024 Cotton arrival in Pakistan registered a massive decline of 59% as of September 30, 2024 compared to the same period... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:46pm
Article 63-A: SC annuls 2022 verdict, accepts review plea The Supreme Court accepted on Thursday a review petition against its 2022 verdict related to the defection clause... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:22pm
Stocks Boosted by positive indicators, KSE-100 surges over 750 points to close at record high Buying seen largely across all index-heavy sectors as index settles at its highest closing of 82,721.76 Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:19pm
South Asia Sri Lanka to move forward with third review of near $3bn IMF bailout COLOMBO: Sri Lanka plans to move ahead with the third review of its nearly $3 billion programme of support from the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:48pm
Usman Qadir retires from Pakistan cricket Usman Qadir, son of legendary leg-spinner Abdul Qadir, has announced his retirement from Pakistan cricket. Qadir,... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:27pm
Companies Manufacturing HIV drug in Pakistan: Ferozsons partners with US-based Gilead Ferozsons Laboratories Limited (Ferozsons), a Pakistani pharmaceutical company, has entered into a non-exclusive... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:57pm
PPP to participate in JI’s March for Palestine: Bilawal Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said that party workers would participate in... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:41pm
Stocks Gulf bourses end lower on heightened regional tensions Stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday as markets weighed the risk of a widening conflict in the region,... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:15pm
Europe Russia drone attack kills three, including child, in northern Ukraine KYIV: Ukraine said Thursday a Russian drone attack killed three people, including a young child, in its northern... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:11pm
Energy Libya’s east lifts oil production, export blockade TRIPOLI: Libya’s eastern administration said Thursday it has lifted a month-long oil production and exports blockade... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:08pm
Middle East Emirates halts Iran, Iraq, Jordan flights over ‘regional unrest’ DUBAI: Dubai-based Emirates Thursday cancelled flights to Iraq, Iran and Jordan for three days over “regional... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:57pm
History-maker Zhang to plough on after fairytale Beijing run BEIJING: China’s 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai has vowed to play on after her historic run in Beijing ended valiantly in... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:45pm
Gauff survives scare to reach China Open semi-finals BEIJING: Coco Gauff survived a scare to beat Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva in three sets and reach the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:42pm
Mbappe left out of France squad for Nations League games PARIS: France captain Kylian Mbappe has been left out of his team’s UEFA Nations League matches this month after... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:21pm
Section 144 imposed in Lahore for six days The Punjab government on Thursday imposed Section 144 in Lahore for six days, starting today, Radio Pakistan... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:20pm
Commodities Asia rice: Asian prices plunge as India eases export curbs Rice export prices in Asia dropped sharply this week after India, the world’s largest exporter of the staple, eased... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:16pm
South Asia Iran rejects G7 statement on Iran’s attack against Israel as ‘biased’ DUBAI: Iran views the Group of Seven (G7) condemnation of its attack on Israel as “biased and irresponsible”,... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:09pm
Stocks Indian shares log worst session in 2 months as deepening Mideast conflict alarms investors A deep selloff pushed Indian shares to their worst session in two months on Thursday, as anxious investors worried... Published 03 Oct, 2024 05:50pm
Stocks Sri Lanka shares little changed as communication services drops, IT gains CSE All Share index inched down to close 0.04% lower at 11,929.99 Published 03 Oct, 2024 05:48pm
Commodities Copper pulls back on geopolitics, firm dollar, China doubts LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday, hit by tense geopolitics, a strong dollar and uncertainty about how... Published 03 Oct, 2024 05:45pm
Commodities Palm slides on profit-taking and Chicago soyoil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Thursday, as profit taking and the weakness in the Chicago... Published 03 Oct, 2024 05:41pm
Bullion Rate Gold price per tola decreases Rs1,100 in Pakistan After increasing in the last session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday in line with their decrease in... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 05:18pm
Stocks Oil rallies, stocks mostly retreat on Middle East tensions LONDON: Oil prices jumped and major stock markets mostly retreated Thursday as investors reacted to fears of... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 05:03pm
History-maker Zhang to plough on after fairytale Beijing run BEIJING: China’s 595th-ranked Zhang Shuai has vowed to play on after her historic run in Beijing ended valiantly in... Published 03 Oct, 2024 04:59pm
Europe Ukraine’s military says it struck Russian radar station with ATACMS missiles KYIV: The Ukrainian military said on Thursday it had used ATACMS ballistic missiles to strike a Russian radar... Published 03 Oct, 2024 03:05pm
Stocks Major Gulf markets ease on fears of wider regional conflict Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, after... Published 03 Oct, 2024 03:01pm
MENA At least 60 dead in Nigeria boat accident, official says MAIDUGURI: At least 60 people were killed after a boat carrying mostly women and children returning from a religious... Published 03 Oct, 2024 02:59pm
Forex Russian rouble at lowest level for a year against yuan MOSCOW: The rouble fell to its lowest level against China’s yuan since Oct. 11, 2023 on Thursday ahead of a Russian... Published 03 Oct, 2024 02:56pm
Forex South African rand seesaws against buoyant dollar JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand wavered on Thursday against a buoyant dollar, as tensions simmered in the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 02:54pm
Long-time deputy Latham under pressure to lift New Zealand A sombre leadership handover decided half a world from home marked Tom Latham’s rise to the New Zealand captaincy... Published 03 Oct, 2024 02:52pm
Middle East Iran Revolutionary Guards consultant dies from injuries in Israeli strike on Damascus DUBAI: A consultant working for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has died from injuries sustained in an Israeli air... Published 03 Oct, 2024 02:42pm
Middle East Israel bombs heart of Beirut, killing six BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel bombed central Beirut early on Thursday, killing at least six people, after its... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 02:12pm
Aurangzeb satisfied with Pakistan’s falling inflation Stresses the need for structural reforms to ensure sustainable stability Updated 03 Oct, 2024 02:05pm
MENA Yemen’s Houthis claim drone attack on Tel Aviv SANAA: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Thursday said they carried out a drone attack on Tel Aviv, although... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:59pm
Gruelling schedule highlighted as Carlos Alcaraz runs from stadium to airport SHANGHAI: Carlos Alcaraz said Thursday he had no time to celebrate becoming the China Open champion thanks to the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:56pm
Sri Lanka spinner Praveen Jayawickrama banned from cricket for corruption COLOMBO: Sri Lankan spin bowler Praveen Jayawickrama has been banned from cricket for a year by the sport’s world... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:54pm
South Asia Iran resumes flights after attack on Israel: state media TEHRAN: Iran resumed flights at its airports on Thursday, state media said, after a brief suspension following its... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:50pm
Pakistan, Malaysia reaffirm commitment to strengthen mutually beneficial partnership Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:50pm
2024 Nobels offer glimmer of hope as global crises mount STOCKHOLM: Next week’s Nobel Prize announcements will crown achievements that made the world a better place, a... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:40pm
Europe Dutch airline KLM unveils ‘firm’ cost-cutting measures THE HAGUE: Dutch airline KLM on Thursday announced a sweeping package of “firm” cost-cutting measures it hopes will... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:24pm
Asia China urges UN Security Council to de-escalate Middle East crisis HONG KONG: China called on the United Nations Security Council to take “urgent actions” to de-escalate the situation... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:18pm
South Asia Bangladesh recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India, in... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:05pm
Commodities Copper falls as China stimulus effect wears off in thin holiday trade Copper prices edged down on Thursday in thin trading, as markets in top consumer China are closed for a week-long... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:54am
Commodities Palm falls, tracking losses in Chicago soyoil and profit-taking KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, as investors booked profits and a weakness in the Chicago... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:52am
Ancelotti makes no excuses after Real’s shock defeat at Lille Defending champions Real Madrid failed to show the best version of themselves in a shock 1-0 Champions League defeat... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:24am
Malaysian Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim given guard of honour at Pakistan’s PM House Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:22am
South Asia India’s Tata Electronics to partially resume work at fire-hit iPhone component plant Tata Electronics said on Thursday it will restart some of its operations at the fire-hit plant in the southern... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:21am
Asia South Korea’s Yoon, Japan’s Ishiba in talks to meet sidelines of ASEAN, Yonhap says SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba are in talks to hold a... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:18am
Australia’s world No.7 Green wants women to play Presidents Cup SYDNEY: Australian major winner Hannah Green has called for women to play in the Presidents Cup to make it more... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:12am
Stocks Tokyo rallies on weak yen, Hong Kong reverses after surge HONG KONG: Japanese shares rallied Thursday as the yen extended losses after the new prime minister dampened... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:09am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks tumble more than 3% after weeklong surge HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks sank more than three percent on profit-taking in Thursday’s morning session after... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:06am
Energy TotalEnergies plans to grow oil and gas production until 2030 PARIS: French energy giant TotalEnergies has announced plans to increase its oil and gas production until 2030, as... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:04am
Asia Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall KAOHSIUNG: Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan’s south on Thursday, the island’s weather agency said, after... Published 03 Oct, 2024 11:00am
Commodities Wheat pauses for breath as Black Sea supply fears fuel rally CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures took a breather in early trading on Thursday after surging to 3-1/2-month highs as... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:55am
Bullion Rate Gold rangebound as investors brace for key US economic data Gold prices were trading in a tight range on Thursday as traders remained on the sidelines ahead of a key US... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:52am
Stocks Australian shares almost flat as mining gains counter energy losses Australian shares struggled for momentum on Thursday as gains in miners countered losses in energy stocks, while... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:32am
USA Thousands in North Carolina still without water days after Helene’s destruction ASHEVILLE: Tens of thousands of North Carolina residents remained without running water on Wednesday, six days after... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:30am
Lionel Messi nets pair as Inter Miami edges Crew Lionel Messi scored twice and Drake Callender made a late penalty kick save when Inter Miami held on for a 3-2... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:25am
Mutual Funds India bond yields seen little changed; US jobs data eyed MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to be little changed on Thursday as traders await key US jobs... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:22am
Forex Indian rupee likely to decline on dollar strength, Middle East risks MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is poised to open weaker on Thursday, after a measure of how the US labour market was... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:21am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei bounces on PM Ishiba’s dovish rate comments, weaker yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Thursday, buoyed by a softer yen as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:17am
Forex Dollar hits one-month peak to yen as Fed seen taking time with rate cuts TOKYO: The dollar rose to a one-month high versus the yen on Thursday as robustness in the US jobs market backed the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:14am
Stocks Indian shares slip on risk aversion as Middle East conflict intensifies Indian shares declined on Thursday, weighed down by losses across most sectors as investors worried about an... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:10am
Europe Airport in Russia’s Kazan closes temporarily, RIA says The airport in Russia’s southwestern city of Kazan was temporarily closed for flights on Thursday, the RIA news... Published 03 Oct, 2024 10:08am
FBR begins implementation of transformation plan ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started implementation of transformation plan and changed... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:21am
NPBs: encashment, conversion, redemption date extended KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the extension in last date for encashment, Conversion or... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:19am
Bilawal says tabling amendments after 25th will be difficult ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed his fear that the tabling of the... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:18am
Protected consumers to get power subsidy via e-vouchers ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (MPA&SS) has decided to extend subsidy directly... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:16am
IRSA projects 19pc water shortage for Kharif ISLAMABAD: IRSA Advisory Committee (IAC) has projected water shortage of 19 per cent for Kharif 2024-25, started... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:13am
Hearing held by CCP on M&A case: Wateen and Jazz advance their arguments ISLAMABAD: Wateen Telecom Ltd and Jazz telecom presented legal arguments against the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:11am
Q1 exports surge 14.11pc to $7.875bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 14.11 percent during the first quarter (July-September) of current... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:08am
Advised by World Bank, foreign consultant: Govt all set to overhaul PPRA Rules ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to overhaul PPRA Rules in the light of recommendations of an international... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:07am
Conventional to Islamic mode: SBP sets new bank branch conversion criteria KARACHI: With a view to further facilitate banks in conversion of their branches, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:06am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from October 2, 2024 Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:31am
Transformation plan & documentation: Traders to assist FBR in implementation ISLAMABAD: The General Body meeting of the Pakistan Lingerie Manufacturers and Traders Association took place here ... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 08:24am
PIDE seminar: Overregulation termed one of major concerns holding back economy ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar Wednesday while underlining Pakistan’s economic problems have said that... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 08:19am
Inflation: Busting myths As the headline inflation clocked in at a surprisingly low 6.9 percent for September 2024, skeptics were quick to... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:18am
Textile working capital financing: high value added in remission? By all accounts, Pakistan’s textile and apparel export profile has been transformed for the positive over the last... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:18am
Hub Power Company Limited The Hub Power Company Limited (PSX: HUBC) is the first and largest Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Pakistan,... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:17am
CM pledges to address issues facing KPC housing schemes KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has assured the allocation of plots for 700 new members of the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:04am
Gandapur vows to reach D-Chowk for protest on 4th ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday announced that no matter how long it... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 08:13am
Industry Selection of Bilal as new APMIA chairman hailed ISLAMABAD: The mining industry Tuesday welcomed selection of Muhammad Bilal Khan Mohmand as new Chairman of All... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:08am
E&T dept will begin online issuance of number plates: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced Wednesday that the Excise Department will begin the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:04am
Industry Governor vows full support to rice exporters KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Governor Sindh, has assured his full support to resolve the issues and... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:03am
USA US press freedom under unprecedented pressure ahead of election, CPJ report finds NEW YORK: The safety of journalists in the United States is no longer a given as members of the media face a slew of... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:59am
Toshakhana-II case: Court defers indictment of IK, Bushra till 5th ISLAMABAD: A special court on Wednesday deferred indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:56am
Al-Qadir Trust case: Defence counsel’s request approved till today ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Ethiopian envoy, Minister discuss digitalisation, e-governance ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula called on Minister of State for IT and... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:54am
Mpox outbreak: Experts raising alarms on its potential impact on children KARACHI: As Monkeypox continues to spread globally, healthcare professionals are raising alarms about its potential... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:52am
Interest Rates FPCCI demands lowering policy rate to 9pc KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:50am
‘SBP supports digital transformation of financial sector’ KARACHI: Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), emphasised that as a regulatory body, ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:47am
Govt committed to enhancing healthcare access for women: Dr Mukhtar QUETTA: Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, has said the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:46am
Hearing of reference against Elahi adjourned till 17th LAHORE: An accountability court adjourned the hearing of a reference against PTI president and former Chief Minister... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:45am
Iran-Israel conflict: Islamabad calls for prioritising ME peace ISLAMABAD: As Iran has launched missile attacks on Israel, Pakistan on Wednesday expressed deep concerns over the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:43am
JI chief issues stern warning to govt LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has issued a stern warning to the government, urging it... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:34am
Petitions challenging SC Amendment Ordinance: LHC adjourns proceedings, seeks further arguments LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Wednesday adjourned the proceedings in two identical... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:34am
Qarz Mubarak! There is jubilation all around in government circles, The IMF has agreed on a $ 7 billion loan package at 5% per... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:14am
Facing a double-edged sword There has been a lot of discussion among analysts and news media about the amount of liquidity in the market and ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:10am
The urgent need to counter mob justice Both print and social media these days are painting a grim picture of the rising incidents of lynching and vigilante... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:27am
Bibi gets the war he wanted I said and I said, even sneaked it into editorials where the editor has the last say, that Iran would most ... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:27am
Overhauling the economy EDITORIAL: Following the approval of the IMF’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan, Finance Minister... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:22am
Companies Mobilink Bank introduces climate insurance to protect small farmers KARACHI: Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, has introduced Climate Shock Insurance to... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:08am
Letters ‘Reckless Amendments?’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor headlined “Reckless Amendment” by this writer carried by the newspaper on... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:06am
‘Visible and verifiable actions’ EDITORIAL: It increasingly seems that the outside world is more worried about some of Afghanistan’s most pressing... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:03am
Govt promoting mechanization in agri sector: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab government is working on an ambitious programme for promoting mechanization in the agricultural... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Suspension of gas supply to CPPs by 2025: KCCI expresses dismay over govt decision KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, while expressing sheer... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:45am
Don’t target us or Israel: US warns Iran at UN UNITED NATIONS: The United States warned Iran at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday against targeting... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
USA White House sides with union as US dockworker strike enters second day NEW YORK: President Joe Biden’s administration heaped pressure on US port employers to raise their offer to secure... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Middle East Khamenei warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him DUBAI/BEIRUT: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to flee... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Nordic capitals: Blasts, shooting around Israeli embassies COPENHAGEN: Police in Denmark and Sweden said on Wednesday they were probing explosions and gunfire around Israeli... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 02, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (October 03, 2024)... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
CM inaugurates ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ scheme LAHORE: Inaugurating the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” scheme here on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rs5bn disbursed to beneficiaries so far: Disbursement of BISP first tranche thru JazzCash currently under way ISLAMABAD: The disbursement of first tranche of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) through JazzCash is ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Ministry issues urgent dengue advisory ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations has issued an urgent dengue advisory, following... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
CDA auctions 6 commercial plots ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Wednesday, successfully auctioned six commercial plots for... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Nawaz’s departure to London ‘deferred’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) President and former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif has decided to... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
50 KP schools: China providing financial support PESHAWAR: KP Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, Faisal Khan Tarakai has said that all kinds of... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Nikkei slumps as wider Mideast conflict dents sentiment TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Wednesday, as deeper tensions in the Middle East left investors... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
LHC allows post arrest bail to Bhatti LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday allowed post-arrest bail to former principal... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
NA speaker for adopting new technologies RAWALPINDI: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Pakistan can achieve higher business standards by... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Normal rainfall with slightly above average predicted for October KARACHI: The Met Office predicts near-normal rainfall with slightly above average temperatures for October,... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PTI rally not allowed owing to terrorism concern, SHC informed KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday directed Karachi-East DC to decide on the PTI’s request for ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Planning, Development & Special Initiatives: Senate body concerned over formation of Policy Board ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives expressed serious concern over... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Six top BLA terrorists killed in Harnai operation QUETTA: Security forces personnel have killed six top terrorists belonging to banned Balochistan Liberation Army... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
SUPARCO launches research centre in G-B ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has launched the Space Applications... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
SCO Summit: Tarar visits CDA HQs to review preparations ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar and Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Transport fares again slashed in Punjab: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has stated that public transport fares have further been slashed in... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Naqvi approves security plan for upcoming SCO summit ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday approved the security plan for the upcoming Shanghai... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Name of Shibli removed from ECL, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The federal government, Wednesday, apprised the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the name of Pakistan... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PM welcomes Dr Zakir Naik ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik during his visit to... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PTI intra-party polls case: ECP says it has always shown ‘legal flexibility’ ISLAMABAD: Having rejected the legality of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party polls thrice, the electoral... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Gandapur heaps criticism on govt, its allies ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday severely criticised the federal... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PTI says will hold demo at D-Chowk tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Wednesday that it will stage a mammoth protest... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Malaysian PM given warm welcome on arrival ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday warmly received Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 02, 2024). ==================================== ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 02, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 02, 2024)... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 02, 2024).... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 02, 2024).... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 02, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
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 Oct, 2024 06:31am
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 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Hong Kong equities soar on China stimulus HONG KONG: Chinese property and financial companies led rally in Hong Kong stocks on Wednesday, as Beijing’s... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks European shares end flat as rising energy shares offset concern over Middle East PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 ended flat on Wednesday as investors shied away from risk-taking amid more warfare in ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Gulf markets retreat on heightened regional tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday after Iran’s ballistic missile strike on Israel... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Wall Street inches up as Mideast tensions keep investors on edge NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged higher on Wednesday but were near two-week lows as investors watched... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower as energy, materials drag COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by energy and materials stocks. The CSE All-Share ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate loses Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (October 02, 2024)... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR37.546 billion... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 170,067 tonnes of cargo comprising 110,406 tonnes of import cargo and 59,661... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Gold rally pauses as focus shifts to US economic data NEW YORK: Gold eased on Wednesday, taking a breather after rallying in the last session on an escalation in the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Copper makes gains on hopes for more China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices drifted higher on Wednesday, still basking in the glow of stimulus measures unleashed by top... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Energy US natgas prices firm NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a 16-week high on Wednesday on a decline in output in recent... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Grains EU wheat rallies further PARIS: Euronext wheat climbed around 3% on Wednesday to a three-month high as news of a massive import deal by Egypt... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Grains Wheat extends rally with weather, war risks in focus PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago wheat rose further on Wednesday to set a new 3-1/2-month high as concern grew about drought... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Energy ME conflict lifts oil prices NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Wednesday on worries that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Industry LCCI president, JI team discuss economy LAHORE: Merging the strengths of the business community with the vision of political leadership is crucial for... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Industry Housing projects: minister says govt to introduce new procedure for approvals LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that the Punjab government is going to introduce a... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Kati demands forensic audit of CPPA-G payments to IPPs ISLAMABAD: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati) has sought forensic, technical, and financial audit of... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Jan-Aug: 20.44m mobile handsets made locally ISLAMABAD: The local manufacturing/ assembling plants manufactured/ assembled 20.44 million mobile handsets during... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
France says coming tax hikes on the wealthy to be ‘temporary’ PARIS: France’s finance minister promised on Wednesday that the tax hikes the government says are required to ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Money & Banking Asian FX subdued as geopolitical risks widen BENGALURU: Emerging Asian stocks and currencies were largely subdued on Wednesday after escalating tensions in the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Money & Banking US dollar higher against euro NEW YORK: The dollar hit a three-week high against the euro on Wednesday after the ADP national employment report... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PSX warns investors of fraudulent social media groups KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) has alerted the investing public regarding the surge in fraudulent... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 4% on Wednesday, driven by gains in crude oil prices and... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb on weaker yen, firmer oil SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday, supported by a weaker yen and stronger oil prices. The Osaka... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Breakthrough in trade relations through formation of Pakistan-Russia Trade, Investment Forum ISLAMABAD: A major breakthrough has come out in the trade and business sector of Russia and Pakistan and for the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: The local and international gold prices saw some momentum on Wednesday, as the global market crossed $2650... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Innovation in banking drives economic growth: SBP governor KARACHI: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, has said that innovation in banking is the future and... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PML-N senator admits: ‘Constitutional amendments cannot be passed without JUI-F’ ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui on Wednesday admitted that the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
OPEC+ panel sticks to output policy LONDON/DUBAI: A meeting of top OPEC+ ministers has kept oil output policy unchanged including a plan to start ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Industry Usman Aslam Malik made PAAPAM chairman LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) successfully held its... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Industry Mian Ahmad Hassan elected unopposed as Chairman PSMA LAHORE: Mian Ahmad Hassan elected unopposed as the Chairman of the Pakistan Steel Melters Association (PSMA) in the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Industry P@SHA elects new leadership KARACHI: Pakistan’s IT association P@SHA has elected Sajjad Syed as its new Chairman P@SHA for the period of two... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Industry Pakhali elected PFVA chairman KARACHI: Aslam Pakhali has been elected unopposed as the Chairman All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Africa 16 dead, scores missing in Nigeria boat capsizing KANO: At least 16 people have died and scores are missing after a boat carrying hundreds of passengers capsized in... Published 03 Oct, 2024 12:24am