Energy Oil set for biggest weekly gains in two years on Middle East war risk NEW YORK: Oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive session on Friday as investors braced for a potential Israeli... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:35pm
Bullion Rate Gold price per tola increases Rs1,800 in Pakistan After decreasing in the last session, gold prices in Pakistan jumped on Friday in line with their increase in... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:34pm
Companies Pakistan’s leather exporter announces downsizing operations amid economic challenges Pak Leather Crafts Limited (PLCL), a manufacturer and exporter of leather goods, has announced to downsize its... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:28pm
Stocks KSE-100 closes above 83k for first time on banking, oil & gas sector rally The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its upward momentum as buying continued with Friday’s session... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:27pm
Airstrikes launched on several parts of Yemen, Houthi Al Masirah TV says Airstrikes were launched on Friday at several parts of Yemen including its capital Sanaa and Hodeidah airport, Al... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:24pm
Forex Rupee records marginal improvement against US dollar Currency settles at 277.52 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:25pm
Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visit Pakistan for SCO summit Visit will be the first by an Indian foreign minister to Pakistan in nearly a decade Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:16pm
Video At least 30 arrested as govt moves to stop PTI protesters marching towards D-Chowk in Islamabad Police fire tear gas shells to disperse demonstrators Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:14pm
UN condemns Israel’s ‘unlawful air strike’ on West Bank camp which killed 18 TULKAREM: The United Nations on Friday condemned what it called an “unlawful air strike” by Israel on a refugee camp... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:08pm
Army called in ahead of SCO summit in Islamabad The federal government on Friday approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army in Islamabad under Article 245 of the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:41pm
CTBCM’s impact: a promise of affordable and reliable electricity? The potential transition of Pakistan’s power sector to a competitive wholesale electricity market under the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 09:30pm
Middle East Two Israeli soldiers killed in combat in northern Israel, military says CAIRO: Israel’s military announced on Friday that two of its soldiers from the Golani Brigade had been killed in... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:12pm
Internet loadshedding?: netizens report disruption in various services on mobile broadband in Pakistan Users across Pakistan were unable to access various internet services and social media while connected to mobile... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:49pm
Stocks Wall St rises after strong September jobs data boosts market confidence US stocks surged on Friday, with the S&P 500 near a record high as investors cheered a crucial labor report... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:36pm
PTI protest in Islamabad: Interior Minister Naqvi conducts aerial inspection Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:25pm
South Asia Sri Lanka gets backing from IMF, bilateral creditors for $12.5bn bondholder debt rework COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s $12.5 billion bondholder debt rework has received support from bilateral creditors and the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:54pm
Middle East Israeli military says it has killed around 250 Hezbollah fighters in ground operation JERUSALEM: The Israeli military estimates it has killed around 250 Hezbollah fighters, including a number of... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:47pm
Forex India’s forex reserves top $700bn for first time after seven-week surge MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves crossed $700 billion for the first time on record, after climbing for... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 06:43pm
Movies & Music Bruce Springsteen backs Kamala Harris in latest celebrity endorsement Rocker Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on Thursday for the Nov. 5... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:41pm
Police arrest Imran Khan’s sisters amid a protest call at D-Chowk, Islamabad Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:34pm
South Asia Iran says any Lebanon ceasefire should be simultaneous with Gaza BEIRUT: Tehran backs efforts for a ceasefire in Lebanon on the condition it would be backed by Hezbollah and... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:15pm
USA Walz promises Muslims an equal role in Harris administration NEW YORK: Tim Walz, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’s running mate, on Thursday promised Muslim... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:07pm
USA Kushner has discussed US-Saudi diplomacy with Saudi crown prince WASHINGTON: Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former US President Donald Trump, has discussed US-Saudi diplomatic... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:01pm
Stocks Abu Dhabi index extends losses to seventh session, Dubai closes higher Abu Dhabi’s index closed down on Friday, extending losses into a seventh session amid tensions between Israel and... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:53pm
How trading influences your life: Olymptrade’s users share insights There are many types of traders in the world of trading. For many, trading is a side hustle or an additional source... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:47pm
Commodities Global LNG: Asian spot LNG price flat on weak demand during China holiday SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) remained flat for a second consecutive week, with buyers staying... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:30pm
PTI protest in Islamabad: police fire tear gas shells to disperse demonstrators Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:28pm
Milan owner looking for new investors in the club, Italian paper says ROME: US investment firm RedBird Capital wants to sell a stake in AC Milan, the Italian soccer club it has owned... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:10pm
Middle East Most of Lebanon’s displacement shelters are full, UN says GENEVA: UN officials said on Friday most of Lebanon’s nearly 900 shelters were full and that people fleeing Israeli... Published 04 Oct, 2024 05:05pm
Stocks Indian shares post worst week in over 2 years as Mideast fears, foreign outflows weigh Indian shares fell for a fifth session on Friday and posted their worst week in over two years as concerns about the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 04:46pm
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end higher as industrials and financials stocks gain CSE All Share index settled up 1.04% at 12,053.49 Published 04 Oct, 2024 04:42pm
Commodities Copper posts weekly loss despite stimulus-driven rally LONDON: Copper prices were on track for weekly losses on Friday as momentum slowed after stimulus measures from top... Published 04 Oct, 2024 04:40pm
Commodities Palm surges on Middle East conflict, records highest weekly gain in 16 months KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher and recorded a weekly gain on Friday, driven by a widening... Published 04 Oct, 2024 04:38pm
South Asia Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran’s allies ‘will not back down’ in war with Israel BEIRUT: Iran’s supreme leader vowed in a rare address on Friday that his allies around the region would keep... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 04:29pm
Europe Russia calls for West to lift sanctions on Afghanistan MOSCOW: Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov called on Friday for the West to lift sanctions on Taliban-led... Published 04 Oct, 2024 04:00pm
Top seed Sabalenka stunned by Muchova in Beijing last eight BEIJING: The 49th-ranked Karolina Muchova stunned top seed Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to reach the China Open... Published 04 Oct, 2024 03:56pm
PTI protest: PIA says all domestic, international flights operational today The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said on Friday that all of its services were operational, a statement that... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 03:43pm
IPPs talks status remains under wraps ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Thursday refused to share current status of critical negotiations of Task Force on... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 03:24pm
Provident Funds: Profit rate fixed at 13.97pc per annum ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has decided that the rate of profit applicable to the subscriptions and the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 03:23pm
COAS Munir, Malaysian PM Ibrahim discuss regional security, defence cooperation Published 04 Oct, 2024 03:04pm
Forex South African rand gains, focus on Middle East tension and US payrolls data JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand recuperated some losses in early trade on Friday, ahead of a key US payrolls... Published 04 Oct, 2024 02:09pm
Stocks London stocks open higher on energy boost The continued rise in energy stocks lifted UK shares at the open on Friday, but not by enough to prevent a weekly... Published 04 Oct, 2024 02:07pm
Forex Russian rouble firms versus yuan as state’s forex sales set to rise MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened against the yuan on Friday after receiving support from increased net sales... Published 04 Oct, 2024 02:05pm
BoE’s Pill urges cautious approach to cutting interest rates LONDON: Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said the British central bank should move only gradually with... Published 04 Oct, 2024 02:03pm
Europe Employee at Russia-controlled nuclear plant killed in car bomb, say investigators MOSCOW: An employee at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine was killed on... Published 04 Oct, 2024 02:01pm
Europe UK finance minister to give Mansion House speech on Nov. 14, Sky News says LONDON: British finance minister Rachel Reeves will deliver her first speech to the financial and professional... Published 04 Oct, 2024 01:56pm
EU top court says FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law PARIS: The transfer rules of world soccer’s governing body FIFA go against European Union laws, the EU’s top court... Published 04 Oct, 2024 01:52pm
Stocks European shares rise as energy stocks shine on wider Middle East conflict European shares inched higher on Friday, supported by regional energy stocks after crude oil prices climbed on... Published 04 Oct, 2024 01:49pm
Movies & Music George Harrison’s early Beatles guitar could fetch $800,000 at auction LIVERPOOL: An electric guitar played by the late guitarist George Harrison in the early days of the Beatles will go... Published 04 Oct, 2024 01:44pm
Sustaining reforms critical for Sri Lanka: IMF COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s painful austerity measures were “bearing fruit” and must be sustained, the International... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:40pm
Spoon scratching: Kenya’s DIY DJ NAIROBI: A spoon, some towel hooks, a piece of kettle and a plastic cap – that’s all you’ll need to make a mixing... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:37pm
Jannik Sinner not ‘comfortable’ as doping case clouds Shanghai campaign SHANGHAI: World number one Jannik Sinner said Friday he was not in a “comfortable” situation as his doping case... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:32pm
MENA Iran’s foreign minister lands in Beirut: Lebanese official media BEIRUT: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi landed in Lebanon’s capital Friday, official media said, as Israel... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:31pm
Chivas player firework joke backfires, outrages Mexican media MEXICO CITY: Chivas winger Roberto Alvarado’s firecracker prank at the club’s press conference backfired, with... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:24pm
Stocks Hong Kong shares reach again for 20-month peak SINGAPORE: Hong Kong stocks rose more than 2% on Friday, still cheering China’s massive economic stimulus proposals,... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:17pm
South Asia Malaysia PM to visit Bangladesh, focus on labour issues DHAKA: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to arrive in Bangladesh on Friday for talks primarily focused... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:14pm
Mutual Funds Japan bonds set for weekly drop as PM Ishiba takes office SYDNEY: Ten-year Japanese government bonds were sold on Friday and the short-end was headed for its heaviest weekly... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:08pm
Commodities Copper edges up at end of see-saw week Copper prices rose on Friday, after having see-sawed in holiday-thinned trade through the week as profit booking... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:06pm
Forex Asian FX dip as Mideast tensions occupy centre-stage Emerging Asian currencies slipped on Friday, with the South Korean won and the Taiwan dollar weakening the most,... Published 04 Oct, 2024 12:02pm
PSG’s Beraldo replaces injured Bremer in Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers Brazil have called up Paris St Germain’s Lucas Beraldo to replace injured defender Gleison Bremer in this month’s... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:59am
Europe EU headed for ‘economic cold war’ with China, Hungary’s Orban says BUDAPEST: The European Union’s economic strategy represents an “economic cold war” and Hungary does not want to be... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:52am
Scientists map fruit fly brain in neurobiological milestone WASHINGTON: Scientists announced on Thursday a milestone in neurobiological research with the mapping of the entire... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:46am
Europe Overnight fires put out at two Russian fuel depots, say regional officials MOSCOW: Firefighters have put out a blaze at a fuel depot in Russia’s Perm region, the emergencies ministry said on... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:36am
Middle East Israeli strike closes off road used to flee Lebanon, transport minister says WASHINGTON/BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: An Israeli strike on Friday morning near Lebanon’s Masnaa border crossing with... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:28am
MACPAC Films Limited MACPAC Films Limited (MACFL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a limited liability company in 1993. The company is... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:25am
COAS Munir, Malaysian PM Ibrahim discuss regional security, defence cooperation Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir discussed on Friday bilateral strategic interests, regional security... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:25am
No recovery in sight Three months into the fiscal year and there doesn’t seem to be any recovery in sight for the construction industry... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:19am
Petroleum sales see a respite Petroleum consumption in the country was seen growing in September-2024 as the OMCs reported robust sales in... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:13am
Companies Jazz chief terms Telenor-PTCL merger as significant development ISLAMABAD: Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim stressed the importance of healthy competition and market repair to drive... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:09am
USA Liz Cheney, campaigning for Harris, says Trump ‘not fit to lead’ Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney said former President Donald Trump is “not fit to lead” the US, urging... Published 04 Oct, 2024 11:02am
Companies Air Link CEO confirms company has imported 2 units of Xiaomi SU7, but talk of assembly plant premature KARACHI: Air Link Communication CEO Muzzaffar Hayat Piracha confirmed that the company has imported two units of the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 11:01am
Commodities Wheat consolidates below 3-1/2-month peak as supply risks loom CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures slipped for a second day on Friday, as traders injected some caution into a rally... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:56am
Bullion Rate Gold holds steady as traders wait for US payroll data Gold prices traded flat on Friday but were slightly down for the week, as market focus shifted to a crucial US... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:53am
Commodities Palm oil opens up tracking Chicago soyoil, weaker ringgit KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, tracking gains in the Chicago soyoil contract and a weaker... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:50am
Forex Australian dollar set for solid weekly gains on yen, kiwi SYDNEY: The Australian dollar is headed for solid weekly gains on the Japanese yen and New Zealand’s kiwi, although... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:45am
Privatisation of PIA: Plan faces slowing momentum on queries by bidders Bidding deadline set for October 31, 2024, may be extended Updated 04 Oct, 2024 10:45am
Mutual Funds India’s 10-year bond yield hits 3-week high as US peers, oil prices surge MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields rose in early trade on Friday, with the benchmark 10-year yield hitting a... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:43am
Forex Indian rupee to hold near all-time low on foreign outflows, oil worries MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to remain anchored near a lifetime low on Friday, hit by concerns over the deluge... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:38am
Stocks Indian shares set to open higher; Bajaj Finance in focus Indian shares are set to open higher on Friday, with investors expected to buy the dip after a slump in the previous... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:22am
Stocks Asia shares fall, oil set for weekly gains on Mideast risks SINGAPORE: Asian stocks retreated on Friday while oil prices headed for their sharpest weekly gain in more than a... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:20am
Stocks Nikkei heads for weekly drop as Ishiba rattles markets SYDNEY: Japanese stocks headed for their steepest weekly fall in a month on Friday as Prime Minister Shigeru... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:17am
Forex Dollar poised for largest weekly gain since April, jobs report in focus SINGAPORE: The dollar hung around a six-week high on Friday, set for its biggest weekly gain since April due to... Published 04 Oct, 2024 10:14am
World Bank official, FBR chief discuss FBR transformation plan ISLAMABAD: The Country Director of World Bank, Najy Benhassine along with Tobias Akhtar Haque (Lead Country... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:38am
Rs45bn TSG for defence services cleared: ECC approves increase in retail price of ARV ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet granted approval to increase the maximum retail... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:34am
Generation tariff: KE requests Nepra to declare pending determination ISLAMABAD: K-Electric on Thursday requested the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to announce... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:29am
Pakistan, Malaysia express resolve to enhance ties in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Malaysia have reiterated their commitment to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:28am
PTI assails verdict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Salman Akram Raja claimed that it was the black day in... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:07am
Constitutional amendment: Three bar bodies announce ‘resistance’ ISLAMABAD: Three major bar associations of the federal capital, on Thursday, rejected the constitutional package and... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Kremlin talks: TAPI gas, trade & road transport pact top the agenda ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Alexey Overchuk and Russian ministers were called on by Federal Minister... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:03am
Pakistan and Malaysia sign four key MoUs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, witnessed the signing of four significant MoUs between... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 09:01am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from October 3, 2024 Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:43am
‘New page’ in Pak-BD ties? EDITORIAL: There’s a lesson in the newfound Pakistan-Bangladesh bonhomie that’s gripped the Asian press all the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Will Pakistan ever break free from the IMF cycle? “You can’t solve a problem with the same mindset that created it.” This quotation, attributed to Albert... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:34am
The assassination of Hassan Nasrallah: one step forward two steps back The news of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination was shocking but not happening in a void. After Gaza, the ... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:34am
IMF programme: a mixed bag of economic consequences In the statement released by International Monetary Fund (IMF) on September 27, it indicated that it had approved a... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:29am
IMF programme & reform priorities The long-awaited US$ 7 billion 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF), finally approved by the Executive Board of the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:28am
A Visionary Journey from Humble Beginnings to Healthcare Leadership Khalil-ur-Rehman, CEO, Galaxy Group of Companies Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan-South Korea economic relations Pakistan’s exports to South Korea doubled were the headlines in July last year appearing in the print media. It ... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The ME is smouldering “Uh oh.” “I reckon it’s much more than an uh oh moment. The Middle East is smouldering, but you know I don’t see the... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:18am
SAU entry test for undergraduate programmes on 12th HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tando Jam, is set to hold the entry test for its undergraduate degree... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:12am
Industry New ghee factories: Ministry urged to create rules, regulations KARACHI: Sheikh Umar Rehman, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association has urged the Ministry of... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:09am
M-6 Project: NA body highlights critical infrastructure delays ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Communications on Thursday highlighted critical infrastructure... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:08am
Post-arrest bail of PTI senator dismissed LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday dismissed post-arrest bail of PTI senator Ejaz ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:06am
Constitutional amendment: Qureshi urges Bilawal to build consensus LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday termed ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:05am
Internet speed: Repeated reassurances done little to restore confidence ISLAMABAD: Repeated reassurances from authorities regarding improving internet speed in the country have done little... Published 04 Oct, 2024 08:04am
RUDA launches dedicated counter for addressing public grievances LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Thursday launched a dedicated Public Redressal Counter and ... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 08:01am
Short-term listed corporate Sukuk market: SECP conducts public hearing on proposed regulatory interventions KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted the first-ever public hearing in... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:58am
IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards: SECP issues survey on adoption ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is considering to adopt IFRS Sustainability... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:57am
Special police force to prevent encroachment on RUDA’s land LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting for a detailed overview of the ... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:56am
Energy SSGC continues raids against gas theft miscreants KARACHI: SSGC continued to tighten the noose on gas theft miscreants through multiple targeted raids in its ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Terrorism case registered against Gohar, Salman Raja ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Thursday registered a terrorism case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:52am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (October 02, 2024)... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:50am
Match officials announced for Test series against England LAHORE: West Indies’ Sir Richie Richardson, who is a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:46am
UAF Kisan Mela will continue till 9th FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad remained a center for attraction for the people and farming... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:42am
Energy Wapda power projects will generate 11,694MW of power ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Thursday, was informed that the under construction Water and Power Development... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:39am
Cotton & Textile Volume of business improves on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:37am
Grains Asian rice prices plunge as India eases export curbs BENGALURU /MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Rice export prices in Asia dropped sharply this week after India, ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:36am
Commodities Copper pulls back on geopolitics LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday, hit by tense geopolitics, a strong dollar and uncertainty about how ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:35am
Commodities Gold slips as hopes for bigger US rate cut dim NEW YORK: Gold prices fell on Thursday as US economic data tempered expectations of an aggressive rate cut in... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:33am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 34.315... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 160,156 tonnes of cargo comprising 74,954 tonnes of import cargo and 85,202... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:31am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures snap 7-day rally SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a seven-session winning streak on Thursday, as weaker global economic ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:31am
Commodities Palm oil down on weak Chicago soyoil; firmer crude oil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Thursday, weighed down by the weakness in the Chicago soyoil... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:30am
Grains Chicago wheat takes a breather CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures took a breather in early trading on Thursday, after touching 3-1/2-month highs as... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:30am
Stocks Nikkei gains 2pc as yen slides on PM’s remarks TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose 2% on Thursday, buoyed by a softer yen as Prime Minister Shigeru... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:29am
Stocks Hong Kong shares snap 6-day winning streak HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks on Thursday fell on Thursday as investors took profits, ending a six-session rally... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:28am
Stocks Gulf bourses end lower on heightened regional tensions DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday as markets weighed the risk of a widening conflict in the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:25am
Stocks European shares fall as Mideast jitters curb risk-taking FRANKFURT: European shares declined on Thursday, as investors remained wary of risk-taking amid elevated ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:24am
Money & Banking Ringgit, Indonesian rupiah drag Asia FX lower BENGALURU: Asian emerging market currencies fell on Thursday, with Malaysian ringgit and Indonesia’s rupiah ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:23am
Money & Banking Dollar hits six-week high on solid data NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a six-week high on Thursday as data showed a still-solid US economy while safe haven... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:22am
Stocks Wall Street wavers with key jobs data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed in volatile trading on Thursday as investors remained cautious... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:21am
Taxes Audit affairs: FBR appoints 2 new members ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has appointed two new members of audit affairs including a Member... Updated 04 Oct, 2024 07:19am
Cotton & Textile Over 2m cotton bales reach ginneries LAHORE: The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has released its latest cotton statistics, revealing a... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:18am
PTI vows to hold protest demo at D-Chowk ISLAMABAD: Despite hurdles and road blockades placed by police which has brought life in twin cities to a standstill... Published 04 Oct, 2024 07:17am
Industry Power sector’s transactions: FPCCI calls for thorough forensic audit of CPPA-G LAHORE: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI-UBG),... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Europe UK MPs to consider assisted dying law LONDON: UK lawmakers are to consider a proposal to legalise assisted dying, a member of the ruling Labour party said... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Europe UK cedes Chagos Island sovereignty to Mauritius, retains Diego Garcia airbase LONDON/PORT LOUIS: Britain said on Thursday it would cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Africa Kenya asks IMF to review corruption issues after Western push NAIROBI: Kenya’s government has asked the International Monetary Fund to conduct an official assessment of... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Middle East Arab states seek to reassure Iran of their neutrality DUBAI: Gulf Arab states sought to reassure Iran of their neutrality in the conflict between Tehran and Israel in... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Middle East Israel strikes Beirut suburb, Hezbollah keeps up cross-border fire BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
South Asia BD recalls five envoys in major diplomatic reshuffle DHAKA: Bangladesh has recalled five envoys, including the ambassador to neighbouring India, foreign ministry... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Asia Singapore ex-minister jailed in rare graft trial SINGAPORE: A Singaporean former minister was sentenced Thursday to 12 months in prison for obstruction of justice ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Six migrants killed by Mexican soldiers during highway chase TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ (Mexico): Soldiers chasing suspicious vehicles on a highway in Mexico opened fire and killed six... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
EOBI pensioners urge govt to increase pension ISLAMABAD: The Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) pensioners urged the government to increase their... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
EPA demolishes 60 brick kilns LAHORE: During a continuous operation against brick kilns and pyrolysis plants violating environmental laws, the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Faheem Ashraf to lead Pakistan in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes LAHORE: Faheem Ashraf will lead the seven-member Pakistan squad that will feature in the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes at... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
PN&MC President: FIA directed complete probe of fake degree case ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to complete the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
KMC starts repairing roads, illuminating streetlights KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has begun the process... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Mahrang Baloch featured on ‘Time100 Next’ 2024 list ISLAMABAD: A doctor and Baloch rights activist Mahrang Baloch has been named in Time magazine’s annual list of the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
PPP to participate in JI’s protest against Israel: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday accepted an invitation by... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Diyat value fixed at Rs8.1m ISLAMABAD: The federal government declared Rs8,103,955 to be the value of 30,630 grams of silver as Diyat for the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Naqvi warns PTI against Islamabad rally ISLAMABAD: The government has called in army and paramilitary forces in the capital ahead of the Pakistan... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Article 63-A: Allowing petitions, SC strikes down 2022 ruling on defection clause ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court allowing the review petitions of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and others,... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Fazl hails SC verdict ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Thursday, while endorsing the Supreme Court’s... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 03, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (October 04, 2024)... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
National Foundation day October 3rd: Message from Yi Sung Ho Consul General of the Republic of South Korea in Karachi It is my pleasure to extend greetings to the Excellencies, Friends, and the People of Sindh, Pakistan, on the behalf... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
IHC turns down petition challenging CEC’s appointment ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, turned down a petition challenging the appointment of Sikandar... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Ransomware, spyware attacks: Kaspersky cautions Pakistanis about growing threats ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company has cautioned Pakistanis about growing threats to their critical... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
KCAA elects managing committee for 2024-2025 KARACHI: The Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) announces that the newly elected (unopposed) Managing... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
PTI lawyer arrested ISLAMABAD: The city police have arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyer Mustafain Kazmi who threatened a... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Senator Vawda steps up criticism of PTI founder ISLAMABAD: Senator Faisal Vawda criticised Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur, referring to him... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Attendance of IK via video link: ATC issues show cause notice to Adiala Jail authorities ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC), on Thursday, issued a show cause notice to Adiala Jail authorities for... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
ATC upholds arrest warrants of KP CM ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, upheld the arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates PSX hits new record high KARACHI: A bullish trend continued as the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday hit historic highest-ever level on the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
SBP’s reserves hit 2-1/2-year high KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have surpassed the $10 billion mark, reaching... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 03, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (October 03, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 03, 2024)... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 03, 2024).... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (October 03, 2024).... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (October 03, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (October 03, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
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 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Letters ‘Reckless Amendments?’ This is apropos letters to the Editor headlined “Reckless Amendment” by this writer carried by the newspaper on... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Israel, Palestine, the endgame Before I tackle the article I seek permission to reproduce a joke that I read in the Reader’s Digest, Circa 1964:... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday saw a sizeable fall on the local market after the global bullion value dipped below... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Taxes Smuggled petro products at 11,500 fuel stations: FBR developing application to curb sale ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is developing a Geographic Information System-based mobile application... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Taxes FBR reinstates customs official of IIAP ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reinstated a customs official of Islamabad International Airport... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Steel furnaces using locally procured scrap: Govt losing Rs8bn in taxes every month due to not imposing 18pc sales tax LAHORE: The government is losing nearly Rs 8 billion in taxes every month due to the unexplained reluctance of the... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Companies KW&SC customers: JazzCash expands bill payment options KARACHI: JazzCash has expanded its digital payment options for the 1.2 million customers of the Karachi Water &... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Industry KPTMA elects Sikandar Kuli Khan Khattak as chairman PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textile Mills Association (KPTMA) has elected Sikandar Kuli Khan Khattak of Bibojee... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Industry Pakistan Energy Expo opened: LCCI chief calls for reforms in energy sector LAHORE: The LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad on Wednesday called for reforms in energy sector to help resolve grave... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Local cement despatches continue to shrink at 18pc LAHORE: Due to increased cement prices because of irrational taxation, coupled with low demand local despatches... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Energy Nepal signs power export deal with BD, India KATHMANDU: Nepal signed an agreement with Bangladesh on Thursday to export 40 megawatts of hydroelectricity ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Life insurance savings products: Regulatory requirements for sale issued ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued regulatory requirements for the sale... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Powers and functions of Customs officials: Frontier Corps Balochistan (North/South) empowered ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered the officers of Frontier Corps Balochistan (North/South)... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
CG praises role of American businesses in Pakistan KARACHI: The Consul General of the United States of America in Karachi Scott Urbom has said that American businesses... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
A significant success EDITORIAL: It’s great news on the public health front. Pakistan has become the 19th country in the world to... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Leverage liquidity to re-profile debt EDITORIAL: The dividend of tight monetary and fiscal policies is materialising in the form of falling inflation.... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
IMF says escalation of Mideast conflict poses significant economic risks WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday an escalation of the conflict in the Middle East could... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Premium number plates: Country’s first online auction launched KARACHI: The Provincial Excise and Taxation department has launched Pakistan’s first online auction for premium... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
PSMA-Sindh Zone elects office-bearers for 2024-26 KARACHI: The Annual General Meeting and Election of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association-Sindh Zone were held on... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Special Investment Facilitation Council: $27bn investments to be materialised in five years: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that $27 billion investments... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Companies Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited launches New Holland NH-850 LAHORE: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited launched its latest product the New Holland NH-850. The 85-horsepower engine... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Companies Merger Review of PTCL: CCP undertaking in-depth analysis of telecommunications sector ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is undertaking an in-depth analysis of the ... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Taxes Gangs of cyber criminals: DII (Inland Revenue) directed to start probe ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation (Inland... Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am