PM Shehbaz pledges financial support for capacity building of police Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that all possible financial support will be extended for professional... Updated 12 Oct, 2024 02:41am
Israeli army says fired at ‘immediate threat’ near UN position in Lebanon JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said its forces fired at a threat near a UN peacekeeping mission position on Friday... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:32pm
Iran says has recovered body of general killed alongside Nasrallah TEHRAN: Iran said Friday it had recovered the body of a Revolutionary Guards general killed alongside Hezbollah... Published 11 Oct, 2024 10:59pm
Industry ECC allows additional export of 500,000 MT of surplus sugar Decision taken in view of availability of sufficient surplus stocks, Finance Division says Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:36pm
At least 20 killed in attack on miners in Balochistan’s Duki Dead include four Afghan nationals Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:35pm
Stocks KSE-100 ends marginally positive but after seeing selling pressure The KSE-100 Index closed nearly flat on Friday after the index swayed in both directions amid concerns related to... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:31pm
Business & Economy IMF flags risks to Pakistan’s repayment capacity In staff report, lender says risks, notably from high public debt and gross financing needs, low gross reserves and sociopolitical factors, could jeopardise policy implementation and erode repayment capacity and debt sustainability Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:31pm
Forex Rupee strengthens marginally against US dollar Currency settles at 277.64 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:30pm
Companies Pakistan’s listed firms announce key partnerships with Saudi companies Pakistan’s listed companies, including Citi Pharma Limited and Pakistan Cables, have entered into agreements with... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 10:12pm
Business & Economy ‘Living standards’: Pakistan lagging behind regional peers, says IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Pakistan has “moved further and further behind” its regional peers in... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:21pm
Energy Oil on track for weekly climb on potential Mideast supply disruption Brent crude oil futures down 20 cents, or 0.25%, at $79.20 a barrel Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:17pm
Middle East UNRWA chief says many Palestinians camps in Lebanon empty after Israeli strikes BEIRUT: Most Palestinian refugees living in camps in southern Lebanon or near Beirut have fled following escalating... Published 11 Oct, 2024 08:45pm
Asia Antony Blinken says US wants Lebanon solution, not ‘broader conflict’ VIENTIANE: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope Friday for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon and... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:36pm
Stocks S&P 500, Dow rise on boost from big bank earnings The S&P 500 rose and the Dow hit a record high on Friday, driven by gains in major banks following third-quarter... Published 11 Oct, 2024 08:20pm
Cricket Masood admits England defeat ‘a harsh reality’ for Pakistan MULTAN: Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted England taught his team a “harsh reality” on how to win a Test with... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:48pm
From ‘Doing Business’ report to ‘B-Ready’ report: some reflections In a statement released on September 16, 2021, World Bank Group (WBG) indicated discontinuation of its ‘Doing... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 06:40pm
MENA Israeli strikes kill 22 in Beirut as Hezoballah leader evades assassination BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli strikes killed 22 people and injured more than 100 in central Beirut on Thursday,... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 06:30pm
USA Blinken says Asia concerned about spread of Middle East conflict VIENTIANE, LAOS: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday there was deep concern in Asia about the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:23pm
Europe EU expected to issue first sanctions for Iranian ballistic missile transfer to Russia BRUSSELS: The European Union will designate individuals or organisations for sanctions over Iranian transfer of... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:08pm
President Zardari meets Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Turkmenistan Published 11 Oct, 2024 05:38pm
Energy Global LNG: Asian spot LNG slips on tepid demand, ample supply SINGAPORE: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) slightly slipped this week as demand remains tepid amid ample... Published 11 Oct, 2024 05:21pm
Forex India’s FX reserves halt 7-week rising streak, come off record high MUMBAI: India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for the first time in eight weeks and came off a record high to stand... Published 11 Oct, 2024 05:09pm
Stocks Fertiglobe boosts Abu Dhabi, Dubai extends gain Stock exchanges in United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, with Abu Dhabi boosted by a surge in Adnoc and OCI-... Published 11 Oct, 2024 05:02pm
Stocks Foreign outflows, earnings anxieties topple Indian shares for second week Indian benchmarks logged daily and weekly losses on Friday, weighed down by foreign outflows, slowing corporate... Published 11 Oct, 2024 04:59pm
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end higher boosted by energy, IT gains CSE All Share index settled up 1.07% at 12,294.03 points Published 11 Oct, 2024 04:55pm
Commodities Aluminium rises on Guinea raw material supply concerns LONDON: Aluminium prices rose in London on Friday on concerns that supply disruptions from major exporter of the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 04:53pm
Commodities Palm surges on rival oils and cargo surveyor data, logs 4th weekly gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 2% on Friday and logged a fourth straight weekly gain,... Published 11 Oct, 2024 04:51pm
Commodities Gold price per tola increases Rs2,700 in Pakistan After decreasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan surged on Friday in line with their increase in... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 04:30pm
Forex Kenyan shilling will stay steady vs dollar, traders say NAIROBI: Kenya’s shilling was steady against the dollar on Friday, and is expected to remain so for the next week,... Published 11 Oct, 2024 04:05pm
Stocks FTSE 100 little changed; Sainsbury’s, BP slip The blue-chip FTSE 100 was flat on Friday, weighed down by losses in Sainsbury’s after its biggest shareholder cut... Published 11 Oct, 2024 04:04pm
Europe Who are Japan’s Nobel Peace Prize winners Nihon Hidankyo? STOCKHOLM: Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and... Published 11 Oct, 2024 04:01pm
Movies & Music Pakistan actor Saba Qamar named UNICEF’s National Ambassador for Child Rights in Pakistan Pakistan actor Saba Qamar has been named UNICEF’s very first National Ambassador for Child Rights in Pakistan, the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 03:51pm
Japan’s Nihon Hidankyo wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize OSLO: Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and... Published 11 Oct, 2024 03:57pm
Companies Pak Suzuki to discontinue its Bolan, launch ‘Every’ in Pakistan Pak Suzuki Motor Company has formally announced the launch of its new model ‘Every’, ending decades-long production... Published 11 Oct, 2024 03:31pm
Stocks European stocks dip as China’s stimulus uncertainty weighs European stocks dipped on Friday as nervous investors awaited updates on China’s stimulus plans, while French... Published 11 Oct, 2024 03:21pm
Ollie Pope lauds batting brilliance of Brook, Root after big win MULTAN: England’s stand-in skipper Ollie Pope hailed the fitness and determination of his team on Friday after they... Published 11 Oct, 2024 03:18pm
Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff set for semi-final clash at Wuhan Open WUHAN: US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka will face world number four Coco Gauff in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open... Published 11 Oct, 2024 03:12pm
South Asia Iran says ready to ‘defend sovereignty’ against Israel attack TEHRAN: Iran said it is “fully prepared to defend its sovereignty” if its arch-foe Israel attacks as it has... Published 11 Oct, 2024 03:06pm
Europe Volodymyr Zelensky meets Pope, Scholz as whirlwind Europe tour ends VATICAN CITY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday, part of a whirlwind... Published 11 Oct, 2024 02:59pm
Europe Fire at oil terminal hit by Ukraine burns for fifth day MOSCOW: A massive fire sparked by a Ukrainian attack on an oil facility in Russian-annexed Crimea was still burning... Published 11 Oct, 2024 02:54pm
Money & Banking SBP directs banks to install at least 5MP CCTV cameras, sets new guidelines The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has directed all banks and microfinance institutions to enhance the operations of... Published 11 Oct, 2024 02:35pm
IMF official supports reforms in public sector Says Pakistan has managed to revive economic and financial stability over the past fiscal year Updated 11 Oct, 2024 02:27pm
Accelerated expiry: Hubco initiates negotiated settlement pact KARACHI: Hub Power Company (Hubco), in the greater national interest, has initiated a negotiated settlement... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 02:24pm
Awais praises army chief’s supportive role ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari, on Thursday expressed gratitude to Army Chief... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 02:24pm
Arts Warhol’s rare ‘Queen’ collection opens at Dutch museum APELDOORN, Netherlands: A Dutch museum is dusting off a rare collection of prints by Andy Warhol of female royalty,... Published 11 Oct, 2024 01:56pm
South Asia India’s Adani Enterprises raises $500mn via share sale, sources say MUMBAI: Billionaire Gautam Adani’s flagship firm Adani Enterprise has raised $500 million via a share sale to local... Published 11 Oct, 2024 01:48pm
Foreign policy expert says no normalisation of Pakistan-India ties without continued formal dialogue Foreign policy expert Michael Kugelman stressed that Islamabad and New Delhi would need to start and then continue a... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 01:43pm
Asia Russia calls US actions in Asia ‘destructive’ at ASEAN summit VIENTIANE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday called US actions in Asia “destructive”, accusing... Published 11 Oct, 2024 12:36pm
Commodities Wheat firms, set for 3rd week of gains on supply worries SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures gained more ground on Friday, with the market poised for a third straight weekly... Published 11 Oct, 2024 12:27pm
Dominant England thump Pakistan by innings and 47 runs in opening Test MULTAN: England completed an extraordinary innings and 47-run victory over Pakistan on the fifth day of their... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 12:24pm
Australia’s Green weighing back surgery, could miss India series MELBOURNE: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to decide within days whether he will undertake surgery... Published 11 Oct, 2024 12:20pm
Mutual Funds JGB yields retreat from multi-week peaks as US yields decline TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) yields declined on Friday, tracking US Treasury yields, and easing from... Published 11 Oct, 2024 12:11pm
Commodities India’s September palm oil imports fell over 33% m/m, trade body says India’s palm oil imports in September fell more than 33% from August to 527,314 metric tons, the Solvent Extractors’... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:58am
Toyota returns to Formula One as Haas partner TOKYO: Toyota announced their return to Formula One on Friday following a 15-year absence, signing a technical... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:44am
Socceroos have ‘nothing to fear’ from Japan ADELAIDE: New Socceroos coach Tony Popovic says there is nothing to fear from a testing World Cup qualifying clash... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:30am
Argentina held, Bolivia stun Colombia in 2026 qualifiers MONTEVIDEO: Salomon Rondon grabbed a second-half equaliser as Venezuela held Argentina to a 1-1 draw in South... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:26am
Recent winners of the Nobel Peace Prize OSLO: Here is a list of the 10 most recent winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, ahead of Friday’s announcement of the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:22am
Daichi Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia TOKYO: Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada said an eighth straight World Cup appearance will be within Japan’s... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:16am
Stocks Asian markets mixed after Wall St drop, Shanghai dips before briefing HONG KONG: Most Asian markets were mixed Friday as investors digested disappointing US inflation data that further... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:12am
Europe EU chief says China must ‘adapt its behaviour’ to solve trade row VIENTIANE: China must “adapt its behaviour” to solve an escalating tariff row with Europe, EU chief Charles Michel... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:08am
Elon Musk unveils robotaxi, pledges it ‘before 2027’ LOS ANGELES: Elon Musk on Thursday unveiled what he said was a robotaxi capable of self-driving, predicting it would... Published 11 Oct, 2024 11:06am
Europe Half a million stateless people got citizenship in past decade: UN GENEVA: The UN said Friday that in the decade since it launched a campaign to end the limbo of statelessness, over... Published 11 Oct, 2024 10:56am
Asia Seoul confirms North Korean defection as Pyongyang seals border SEOUL: A suspected North Korean defector crossed the de facto western maritime border last month and is now in the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 10:53am
Middle East Israel army says top Islamic Jihad commander killed in West Bank OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s army said Friday it had killed Palestinian group Islamic Jihad’s top commander for the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 10:51am
USA At least 11 dead in Florida but Hurricane Milton not as bad as feared FORT PIERCE: At least 11 people died as Hurricane Milton sent tornadoes spinning across Florida, officials said... Published 11 Oct, 2024 10:30am
ByteDance’s TikTok cuts hundreds of jobs in shift towards AI content moderation KUALA LUMPUR: Social media platform TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including... Published 11 Oct, 2024 10:15am
Europe Four killed by Russian missile strike in Ukraine’s Odesa region Four people were killed by a Russian missile strike in Ukraine’s southern Odesa region on Friday, Governor Oleh... Published 11 Oct, 2024 10:05am
Forex Australia, NZ dollars set for a second week of losses, await China stimulus SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars are each poised to log a second straight week of declines, with their... Published 11 Oct, 2024 10:02am
Forex Indian rupee impasse to persist; Fed outlook barely affected by US inflation data MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open nearly flat on Friday and hold a narrow range after US inflation data did... Published 11 Oct, 2024 10:00am
Mutual Funds Indian bond yields may track US peers higher before debt sale MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to move marginally higher in early trading on Friday, as US... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:57am
Commodities Palm up on rival oils; stronger ringgit, weaker crude oil caps gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Friday, tracking the strength of rival edible oils, but a... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:37am
Bullion Rate Gold drifts higher after data supports US rate-cut bets Gold prices climbed on Friday after recent data supported bets for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month,... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:34am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei firms on Fast Retailing, chip share gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday, buoyed by index heavyweight Fast Retailing and major... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:31am
Asia Chinese premier hopes Japan, China can meet halfway, keep relations on right track BEIJING: Chinese Premier Li Qiang said he hopes Japan can meet China halfway and keep bilateral relations on the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:29am
Consumer confidence still reeling The policymakers are sounding more confident today than they have been in a long time. From inflation to policy... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:27am
Stocks Australian shares slip as miners and banks drag; set for weekly gain Australian shares were on track for a weekly rise, even as the market fell on Friday as losses in miners and banks... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:26am
Stocks China stocks open down, investors anticipate more stimulus SHANGHAI: China stocks opened down on Friday, as investors cautiously await further policy announcements from a... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:21am
Forex reserves hit 2-year high of $16bn KARACHI: Pakistan’s liquid foreign exchange reserves rose significantly, surpassing the $16 billion mark for the... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:19am
Forex Dollar bulls suffer setback as traders add to Fed cut bets TOKYO: The US dollar fell from two-month highs hit overnight versus its major peers after signs of weakness in the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:18am
Non-filers, CFOs of wealthy units: Pay taxes, avoid input adjustment misuse, says Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: The government has warned non-filers and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of wealthy manufacturing units... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:17am
Saudi team meets army chief ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, on Thursday, assured a visiting Saudi delegation of... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:15am
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia sign MoUs worth $2.2bn ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Thursday signed 27 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) valuing US $2.2... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:14am
Stocks Financials drag Indian shares lower at open Indian shares opened marginally lower on Friday, dragged by financials while the country’s top software company Tata... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:13am
Reko Diq mines: Manara Minerals set to buy a stake: Al-Falih ISLAMABAD: Minister for Investment of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Falih, Thursday,... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:13am
Govt ends deals with five private IPPs KARACHI: Government has ended power purchase contracts with five private companies, including one with the country’s... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 09:12am
A strategic leap in the logistics sector The logistics sector in Pakistan has been navigating rapid growth while grappling with persistent challenges. The... Published 11 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Agha Steel Industries Limited The company was incorporated as a private limited company in 2013 and then converted into a publicly listed company... Published 11 Oct, 2024 08:54am
Pakistan, KSA vow to enhance cooperation in multiple sectors ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia vowed to enhance cooperation in economic activates, trade, agriculture, mining... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:52am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from October 10, 2024 Published 11 Oct, 2024 08:51am
Need for strengthening API sector The pharmaceutical industry in Pakistan, predominantly led by national companies, is experiencing rapid growth and... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:28am
Lifeline of Balochistan Balochistan’s economy in general and that of the bordering towns in particular is highly dependent on cross-border... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:26am
True riba-free Islamic banking The motivation to provide interest- (riba) free financial services is derived from the desire of Muslim communities... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:20am
Major setback for BJP in IIOJ&K EDITORIAL: The just concluded elections in the illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) have turned... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:10am
Bilawal, Nawaz discuss proposed amendments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived at Punjab House on Thursday and met... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 08:05am
MENA Pakistan’s IT sector is keen to show off potential at GITEX Global 2024 in Dubai DUBAI: Fresh off record exports in the previous fiscal year, Pakistan’s tech sector is gearing up to make the most... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 07:44am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil slides on profit-taking KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Thursday as profit-taking weighed on the market... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:20am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 23.135... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:26am
Grain Chicago wheat climbs as dryness affects crops SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat rose for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday to its highest level in one week, as... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:24am
Commodities Coffee trading in Vietnam remains tepid on tight supply HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Coffee trading activity in Vietnam remained sluggish this week, traders said on... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:23am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 141,004 tonnes of cargo comprising 62,679 tonnes of import cargo and 78,325... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:18am
Commodities Copper extends losses on firm dollar, China worries LONDON: Copper prices dipped on Thursday, weighed down by a strong dollar and uncertainty over how much more ... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 07:17am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures decline SINGAPORE: Rubber futures fell on Thursday, weighed by fading enthusiasm around top consumer China’s stimulus... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:16am
Energy US natural gas prices lower NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 2% to a two-week low on Thursday on forecasts for lower demand next week... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 07:15am
Commodities Dalian iron ore rebounds on fresh China stimulus hopes SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices rebounded on Thursday, buoyed by hopes of more fiscal stimulus from top... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:13am
Stocks Nikkei ends higher on Wall Street’s strength TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Thursday, tracking a strong finish on Wall Street overnight,... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:12am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses end subdued on regional tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf closed in a subdued mood on Thursday against the backdrop of simmering... Published 11 Oct, 2024 07:03am
Money & Banking China’s yuan inches higher SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched higher against the dollar on Thursday, as the central bank’s latest move to prop ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Stocks China, HK stocks close higher after PBOC begins swap programme SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong shares ended higher on Thursday after the People’s Bank of China kicked off a swap... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 06:58am
European stocks end lower after US inflation data PAARIS: European shares closed lower on Thursday, with defence and industrial stocks leading losses, after data... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 06:57am
Stocks Wall Street falls after inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street opened lower on Thursday as hotter-than-expected September inflation data reinforced... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:56am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies subdued BENGALURU: Most Asian stock markets rose on Thursday, buoyed by hopes that China will soon disclose details of its... Updated 11 Oct, 2024 06:56am
Money & Banking Dollar edges down against yen NEW YORK: The US dollar edged lower against the yen on Thursday after data showed signs of labor market weakness and... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:52am
Iran’s oil sites: Arab states urge US to stop Israel from attacking DUBAI: Gulf states are lobbying Washington to stop Israel from attacking Iran’s oil sites because they are... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 10, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (October 11, 2024)... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Asia Philippines confronts China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet VIENTIANE: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Presidential Reference and PTI, others’ pleas: Apex court assails majority judgement ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Thursday said the majority judgment on Presidential Reference and the Pakistan... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
South Asia Congress party complains to election body over outcome of Haryana poll NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party has complained to the election panel about concerns regarding ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Asia Indonesia arrests man wanted for alleged $14.1bn China fraud JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities said on Thursday they had detained a man wanted in China over allegations he helped... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
USA Obama hits campaign trail for Harris WASHINGTON: Former US president Barack Obama will bring his star power to Kamala Harris’s election campaign... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Middle East Israeli airstrike kills 28 people sheltering in Gaza school CAIRO: An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced people in central Gaza killed at least 28 people... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
South Asia Ratan Tata gets state funeral as India bids farewell to business tycoon NEW DELHI: India bade farewell on Thursday to one of its most respected corporate leaders - Ratan Tata, who expanded... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Honahar Scholarship programme: Punjab govt providing scholarships to 30,000 students: minister FAISALABAD: Punjab Higher Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has said that the provincial government is ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Agriculture and Allied Maryam to launch activation of ‘Kissan Card’ on 15th LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif will formally launch the activation of the “Kissan Card” on... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Punjab to establish dumping sites at tehsil level LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has ordered the officials concerned to establish waste... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Breast cancer patients: Bank Alfalah partners with Cancer Foundation Hospital KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has partnered with Cancer Foundation Hospital to provide life-saving treatment to women... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Heatwave likely to continue today KARACHI: Gusty winds howled through several parts of the city, bringing a brief rainy spell on Thursday evening ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Customs seizes Iranian skimmed milk powder KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi has seized a large quantity of smuggled Iranian skimmed ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
World Mental Health Day: Digital fatigue linked to increased exposure to cyber risks ISLAMABAD: While observing World Mental Health Day on October 10, a global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Gandapur hosts successful ‘grand jirga’ at CM’s House PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, on Thursday hosted a Grand Jirga at Chief... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
ATC again extends physical remand of IK’s sisters ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, again extended the physical remand of Pakistan... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Zardari visits China’s embassy to offer condolence ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday visited the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
China to work with Pakistan to protect Chinese personnel BEIJING: China said on Thursday it would work with Pakistan to protect the safety and security of Chinese personnel,... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 10, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (October 10, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 10, 2024)... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 10, 2024).... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (October 10, 2024).... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (October 10, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (October 10, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Commodities Gold prices on decline KARACHI: The local gold prices further declined on Thursday with global bullion value inching close to $2600 per... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Letters Israel’s ultimate target – Iran On the fateful day of October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack on Israel, killing many of its soldiers and ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Let’s plead with the Powers That Be: give talks a chance…’ “Two press conferences, and there was many a similarity.” “Well you know the life-long party heads brook no... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
32 poliovirus cases reported in country ISLAMABAD: A forum, Thursday, was informed that out of 32 poliovirus cases reported in the country, over 78 percent... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
SCO Summit: FO advises diplomats to limit movement ISLAMABAD, Oct 10: The Foreign Office advised all the diplomats on Thursday to limit their movement during the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Commodities Gold prices extends gains NEW YORK: Gold prices extended gains on Thursday after traders added to bets that the Federal Reserve will deliver ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (October 10, 2024)... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Rates Bears emerge winners KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Constitutional package: Coalition leaders meets with JUI-F chief ISLAMABAD: Ditched by no one but his own “trusted aides” after February 2024 general elections, the chief of... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Regional cooperation: SCO summit to play key role: Minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar emphasised... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Immovable properties: FBR may issue enhanced values today ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will considerably increase values of immovable properties up to 75... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Insurance companies: SECP proposes increase in minimum paid-up capital requirement ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed to increase the minimum paid-up... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Over 7 times the value: Importer accused of selling gears to defence facility KARACHI: A Karachi-based importer allegedly sold imported mechanical equipment to one of the defense manufacturing... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Establishing fiscal discipline EDITORIAL: In a landmark move, the federal and four provincial governments have agreed on a National Fiscal Pact... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Russia calls on BRICS partners to create alternative to IMF MOSCOW: Russia, which chairs the BRICS group this year, has called on its partners to create an alternative to the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Han Kang wins South Korea’s first literature Nobel STOCKHOLM: Author Han Kang on Thursday became the first South Korean to win the Nobel Prize in Literature for her... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Chinese PM’s visit to help brighten country’s economic prospects: LCCI LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed the optimism that the Chinese Prime Minister’s... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
KSA investment minister, 130 investors attend business conference ISLAMABAD: Under the leadership of Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Faleh, 130... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Commodities Rice prices drop in top hubs as supply surges after Indian export relaxations BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Rice prices across major Asian hubs declined to their lowest in more... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
High energy prices hitting the poor hardest: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has revealed that high energy prices in Pakistan disproportionately impact the poor, as... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
World Bank delegation, CM thoroughly examine $3.1bn Sindh portfolio KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with a World Bank delegation, headed by Country Director Najy... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Industry Pakistan’s pharma sector warns 2pc Cess in KP threatens exports to Afghanistan KARACHI: The recent imposition of 2% cess on exports by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is raising alarm... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
CAEDA wants to establish ‘Pakistan Zero-Tariff Trade Zone’ ISLAMABAD: The China Asia Economic Development Association (CAEDA) wants to establish "Pakistan Zero-Tariff Trade... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Pak-Saudi business forum 2024: Minister gives overview of investment opportunities ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik addressing the Pak-Saudi business forum 2024 gave an... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Companies Unilever exits Russia with sale of all assets to local company LONDON: Unilever has sold its Russian business to Arnest Group, it said on Thursday, becoming the latest... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Industry Faisal Ahmad elected PSMA (Centre) chairman LAHORE: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Central) on Thursday elected Faisal Ahmed Mukhtar as its chairman for the... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Companies Waqar Siddiqui decides to resign from position as Shell Pakistan CEO KARACHI: Waqar I Siddiqui, the Chief Executive Officer of Shell Pakistan Limited has announced his intention to step... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Agritech Ltd: NBP approves sale of entire shareholding KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has approved the sale of its entire shareholding in Agritech Limited,... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
RDA fetches $8.75bn gross inflows till Sept KARACHI: Gross inflows of Roshan Digital Accounts reached $8.75 billion at the end of September 2024 since its... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
Moving away from stabilisation to industrial sector growth: there is some time Complete independence cannot be achieved without economic stability. These words have never sounded truer. A few... Published 11 Oct, 2024 01:12am
Lebanon says 11 dead, 48 injured in Israeli strikes on Beirut BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said Thursday at least 11 people had been killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut –... Published 11 Oct, 2024 12:16am
Houthis strike tanker off Yemen, causing minor damage and no injuries CAIRO: A Liberia-flagged tanker was struck twice with missiles and drones in the Red Sea on Thursday morning, in an... Published 11 Oct, 2024 12:04am
Failure to clear power sector receivables: Fearing credit loss, CPPA-G seeks extension of IFRS-9 exemption