JUI-F, PPP reach consensus on constitutional amendment draft: Fazl JUI-F chief says he will share the proposed draft with PML-N as well Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:55pm
US warns Israel that aid could be withheld WASHINGTON: The United States warned Israel on the possibility of withholding some assistance barring improvements... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:53pm
Stocks KSE-100 gains nearly 600 points on SCO summit optimism The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index gained nearly 600 points on Tuesday, as investor... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:33pm
Business & Economy Pakistan, China resolve to deepen strategic cooperation Pakistan and China on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen strategic cooperation across key areas,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 11:32pm
US says India should take Canada plot allegations ‘seriously’ WASHINGTON: The United States called Tuesday on India to take seriously allegations by Canada of an assassination... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:25pm
Europe Ukraine’s Zelenskiy invited to EU summit on Thursday, chairman says BRUSSELS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been invited to attend a summit of European Union leaders this... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:01pm
SCO sidelines: PM Shehbaz holds bilateral meetings with member states Two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit to continue till Wednesday Updated 15 Oct, 2024 10:56pm
South Asia India says no auction of satellite spectrum after Musk decries move NEW DELHI: India’s government on Tuesday said it will allot spectrum for satellite broadband administratively and... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:37pm
Video SCO summit 2024: PM Shehbaz hosts dinner for state dignitaries Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a Eurasian security and political group formed in 2001 by Russia and China, is the highest-profile event hosted by Pakistan in years Updated 15 Oct, 2024 10:32pm
South Asia India to buy 31 armed drones from US NEW DELHI: India signed a deal with the US State Department on Tuesday to buy 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian and... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:52pm
Energy Oil plunges 4% as Iran supply disruption concerns ease, demand outlook weakens HOUSTON: Oil prices tumbled more than 4% to a near two-week low on Tuesday due to a weaker demand outlook and after... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:30pm
Companies Pakistan’s SLGL secures transport services deal with Maersk Secure Logistics Group Limited (SLGL) has entered into an arrangement to provide transport services to Maersk West... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:29pm
Companies July-September: PTCL sustains Rs6.3bn in losses Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) sustained massive losses to the tune of Rs6.3 billion during the... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:19pm
Forex Rupee registers marginal decline against US dollar Currency settles at 277.74 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:18pm
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain ahead of earnings Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday as investors shifted focus to third-quarter earnings despite... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:17pm
Nissanka powers Sri Lanka to 162 against West Indies in second T20 DAMBULLA: Opener Pathum Nissanka’s half-century helped drive Sri Lanka to a competitive 162-5 on Tuesday in the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:12pm
SCO summit 2024: Pakistan leads the regional unity Pakistan is hosting the two-day 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit starting from Tuesday, October... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:43pm
Kamran Ghulam says ‘wait is over’ after century on Pakistan debut MULTAN: One of a dozen brothers, Kamran Ghulam got used to waiting his turn for a bat as a child. He then had to... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:03pm
Stocks US stocks mixed at open as markets digest earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks saw a mixed start Tuesday as investors parsed through earnings reports, with two major... Published 15 Oct, 2024 07:58pm
MENA Israel kills at least 50 in Gaza, forces encircle northern Jabalia CAIRO: Israeli military strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces tightened... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:02pm
Pakistan debutant Kamran Ghulam hits century to defy England in second Test MULTAN: Kamran Ghulam hit a superb century on his debut to guide Pakistan to 259-5 on the opening day of the second... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 06:11pm
New Zealand’s Latham leans on experience in Test captaincy debut BENGALURU: New Zealand captain Tom Latham said his previous experience as stand-in skipper will be crucial when they... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:05pm
Bangladesh suspend Hathurusingha as coach after alleged assault DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board said Tuesday it had suspended head coach Chandika Hathurusingha for misconduct... Published 15 Oct, 2024 05:57pm
South Asia Hardeep Singh Nijjar — The Sikh separatist whose murder sparked India-Canada row NEW DELHI: Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose murder in June 2023 near his home in Vancouver sparked a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:52pm
South Asia Iran condemns EU, UK sanctions on Tehran, denies providing ballistic missiles to Russia DUBAI: Iran condemned new EU and British sanctions on Tehran and denied providing ballistic missiles to Russia, a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 05:01pm
Stocks Indian shares drop as prospect of delayed domestic rate cuts dulls sentiment Indian shares closed lower on Tuesday, with auto shares leading losses due to expectations of delayed domestic rate... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:53pm
Stocks Sri Lankan shares end flat CSE All-Share index closed flat at 12,257.69 points Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:50pm
Commodities Copper hits three-week low on confusion over China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices sank to a three-week low on Tuesday, pressured by confusion about the scale of stimulus... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:48pm
Commodities Palm oil extends declines on weaker rivals; export data caps losses KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, pressured by weakness in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:46pm
India’s foreign minister S. Jaishankar arrives in Islamabad ahead of all-important SCO summit Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:09pm
Bullion Rate Gold price per tola decreases Rs700 in Pakistan After increasing in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Tuesday in line with their decrease in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 04:01pm
Failure to clear power sector receivables: Fearing credit loss, CPPA-G seeks extension of IFRS-9 exemption ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought three years’ extension in exemption on... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 03:29pm
Gwadar International Airport virtually inaugurated: Currency swap among 14 accords inked with China ISLAMABAD: In order to further boost economic growth and productivity in multiple sectors including security,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 03:29pm
Tajikistan premier arrives in Islamabad ahead of all-important SCO summit Published 15 Oct, 2024 03:04pm
Stocks Major Gulf markets mixed on weak oil, ahead of earnings Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed in early trade on Tuesday on weakening oil even as tensions escalated in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 02:53pm
Kyrgyzstan premier arrives in Islamabad ahead of all-important SCO summit Published 15 Oct, 2024 02:51pm
To be shared with IMF: MoF asks ministries to submit 17 SOEs’ makeover plans ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has sought restructuring/business plans of 17 State Owned Entities (SOEs) from... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 02:50pm
Sindh launches Hari Card: Bilawal for equal provincial representation, judicial reforms KARACHI: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has called for equal representation for... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 02:49pm
Economy, trade, environment and socio-cultural linkages: Key decisions to be taken to boost intra-SCO ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to host two-day meeting of the Council of the heads of government of the Shanghai... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 02:49pm
MENA Israel will listen to US but make own decisions, Netanyahu’s office says OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel will listen to the United States but will decide its actions according to its own... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 02:47pm
Energy IEA sees oil surplus looming, reassures on Iran supply risk LONDON: The world oil market is heading for a sizeable surplus in the new year, the International Energy Agency said... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 02:47pm
Mbappe-PSG salary row faces hearing as France captain cited in ‘rape’ report PARIS: Kylian Mbappe’s dispute with former club Paris Saint-Germain over claims he is owed 55 million euros ($60m)... Published 15 Oct, 2024 02:43pm
Belarus premier arrives in Islamabad ahead of all-important SCO summit Published 15 Oct, 2024 02:40pm
India have ‘fingers crossed’ for Shami return in time for Australia BENGALURU: India captain Rohit Sharma said Tuesday that fast bowler Mohammed Shami suffered a recent setback on his... Published 15 Oct, 2024 02:37pm
Stocks European shares climb to two-week highs; oil stocks slump European shares scaled a fresh two-week high on Tuesday, while investors monitored the ongoing corporate earnings... Published 15 Oct, 2024 02:32pm
Stocks Oil firms, industrial metal miners drag down London’s FTSE 100 Britain’s benchmark index opened lower on Tuesday, dragged down by heavyweight oil stocks and industrial metal... Published 15 Oct, 2024 02:30pm
Michael Jackson, Hendrix, Oasis items on sale at Propstore music auction RICKMANSWORTH: From Michael Jackson’s jackets to Noel Gallagher’s guitars, music memorabilia will head to auction... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:51pm
Gitex Global 2024 begins as Dubai highlights push to diversify economy DUBAI: The 44th edition of GITEX GLOBAL 2024 — one of the world’s largest technology and startup events — commenced... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 01:46pm
Pakistan’s tech sector aims for export boost through GITEX Global in Dubai DUBAI: Shahid Iqbal, Executive Director of Pakistan-based Premier Cables, had high praise for GITEX Global,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 01:45pm
Commodities China uncertainty, firmer dollar weigh on copper prices Copper prices fell on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer dollar and uncertainty about top consumer China’s economic... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:41pm
Asia North Korea blows up inter-Korean road, rail lines near border SEOUL: North Korea blew up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:38pm
South Asia Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani attends general’s funeral TEHRAN: Iranian commander Esmail Qaani on Tuesday appeared in public after weeks of absence to attend the funeral... Published 15 Oct, 2024 01:16pm
Kolo Muani double fires France to win in Belgium BRUSSELS: Randal Kolo Muani of Paris Saint-Germain scored twice as France again won in the absence of Kylian Mbappe... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:54pm
Germany into Nations League quarters, France and Italy win PARIS: Germany secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over old rivals the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:52pm
Cuban president leads pro-Palestinian march in Havana HAVANA: Thousands of Cubans, led by President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other leaders of the communist-run island,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:47pm
Asia North Korea’s Kim holds security meeting over drone flights SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a top national security meeting to direct a plan of “immediate... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:38pm
Stocks Hong Kong stocks dive more than 3% in afternoon trading HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks sank more than three percent in the afternoon session Tuesday, extending a sell-off in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:33pm
NewJeans K-pop star to testify before Seoul lawmakers SEOUL: A member of chart-topping girl group NewJeans will testify for South Korean lawmakers Tuesday as part of an... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:32pm
Commodities Corn, soy slip further on improved supply outlook, stronger US dollar CANBERRA: Chicago corn and soybean futures fell for a fourth straight session on Tuesday as massive US harvests... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:14pm
Growth across Pacific slows as post-pandemic rebound fades, says World Bank SYDNEY: Growth across the Pacific Islands is expected to slow to 3.6% this year, down from 5.8% in 2023, as a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:12pm
Forex Indian rupee to hold near all-time low amid dollar’s climb to over 2-month high MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is likely to open mostly unchanged on Tuesday, holding near its all-time low, with the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:05pm
Commodities Palm extends decline on lower crude prices, weak rival oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, dragged down... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:02pm
South Asia Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader NEW DELHI/OTTAWA: Canada expelled six Indian diplomats including the high commissioner on Monday, linking them to... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:58am
Bullion Rate Gold prices flat as investors await fresh impetus Gold was flat on Tuesday as investors await fresh insights on the Federal Reserve’s stance on US interest rate... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:44am
IMF says global public debt to top $100 trillion, growth may accelerate WASHINGTON: The world’s total public debt is set to exceed $100 trillion this year for the first time, and may grow... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:42am
Boca Juniors appoint Gago as head coach Boca Juniors have appointed Fernando Gago as their new head coach, the club announced on Monday, with the former... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:37am
Asia Petronas’ exploration in South China Sea will continue, Malaysia PM says KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday reiterated that state energy firm Petronas will... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:33am
Indonesia’s Sept exports up 6.44% y/y, below forecast JAKARTA: Indonesia’s exports rose 6.44% on a yearly basis in September to $22.08 billion, official data showed on... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:31am
Europe Russia defence minister holds ‘substantive’ talks in China, Russian agencies report Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov said he had held “substantive” talks with China’s central military... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:27am
MENA Israel strikes north Lebanon town, UN expresses concern about peacekeepers OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Israel expanded its targets in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday, killing at... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:24am
Stocks China stocks slip as investors wait on fiscal spending SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks eased on Tuesday as the frenzied rally that drove them to multi-year highs a week... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:10am
Mutual Funds India bond yields flat as lower oil prices offset inflation data MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were barely changed in early trading on Tuesday after a higher-than-expected... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:08am
Commodities India’s rice stocks rise, new season supplies to bump up inventories NEW DELHI: India’s October rice stocks piled up to 31.1 million metric tons, the highest for the month in the past... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:06am
Forex Australian, NZ dollars turn lower as yuan skids to one-month trough SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars struggled to make new ground on Tuesday even as Wall Street soared to... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:00am
Europe Russian embassy in Norway says it is reducing consular staff to two Russia’s embassy in Norway said on Monday it was reducing its consular staff to two in accordance with a demand... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:57am
Commodities Indonesia rice output seen down 2.43% in 2024, statistics bureau says JAKARTA: Indonesia’s rice output in 2024 is estimated at 30.34 million metric tons, down 2.43% from last year, data... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:54am
Stocks Australia shares touch record high, Ampol top loser on benchmark Australian shares touched a record high on Tuesday, reflecting broad gains among heavyweight miners on rising iron... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:50am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei hits 3-month peak on Wall Street gains, weaker yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday to a three-month high above the 40,000 level, as Wall Street’s... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:47am
Stocks Most Asian shares track Wall Street higher, oil extends losses SYDNEY: Asian stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday, supported by a strong Wall Street close and investor optimism... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:41am
Stocks Indian shares set to track Asian peers higher Indian shares are likely to open higher on Tuesday, tracking a climb in Asian peers, as traders gauged a record... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:38am
Forex Dollar at over two-month high, yen near 150/dlr SINGAPORE: The US dollar was perched at an over two-month high against major currencies on Tuesday, spurred by... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:24am
Forex China’s yuan weakens to 1-month low on weak data, Fed rate bets SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped to a one-month low against the dollar on Tuesday, breaching a key threshold,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:14am
Ericsson Q3 core profit beats expectations STOCKHOLM: Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson reported on Tuesday a rise in core earnings that beat... Published 15 Oct, 2024 10:12am
SCO summit: all eyes are now on Islamabad Meeting to be attended by China, India, Iran, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and Turkmenistan Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:29am
Sales tax fraud: Five senior companies’ officials held ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation-Inland Revenue has arrested five senior... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:15am
Processing for change of jurisdiction of taxpayers: FBR implements FTO recommendation to introduce online module ISLAMABAD: After receiving hundreds of complaints, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a key... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:14am
Students protest ‘rape’ incident on college premises LAHORE: Students of a private college staged massive protests both inside and outside their campuses in the city,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:13am
Petroleum levy target: a Rs215 billion cut The IMF Article IV Report detailing the contours of Pakistan’s latest Extended Financing Facility (EFF) is finally... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:12am
Private Cadet College in Hummak: 11 girl students recovered from college hostel ISLAMABAD: In response to reports of abuse and harassment against the CEO and Commandant of a private Cadet College... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:11am
JI rejects ‘constitutional amendments’ KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday rejected the proposed amendments to ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:10am
Cotton outlook: breaking the holding pattern? The world cotton market has entered a new phase of uncertainty. World cotton prices, which thus far had been on a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:09am
Militant attack on funeral kills 4 policemen PESHAWAR: Suicide bombers dressed as women in burkas killed four police officers on Monday as they stormed a remote... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:08am
Separate counter for journalists set up in Pindi Hospital RAWALPINDI: A separate counter for journalists has been established in District Headquarters Hospital, Rawalpindi,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:07am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 349,003 tonnes of cargo comprising 193,906 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:06am
SCO meeting: Arrival of heads of state a welcome event: Maryam LAHORE: Welcoming all the distinguished participants of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Summit, Chief... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:05am
Hala Enterprises Limited Hala Enterprises Limited (PSX: HAEL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company and was subsequently... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Post-arrest bail pleas of three PTI leaders dismissed LAHORE: An anti terrorism court on Monday dismissed post-arrest bail pleas of PTI-Lahore secretary general Awais... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Punjab govt to initiate reforms in crop reporting, floriculture LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has decided to carry out reforms in its crop reporting, floriculture... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:02am
Companies Abacus honoured at ‘Common-wealth at 75’ celebration in London LAHORE: Abacus, an internationally renowned professional services company, has been recognised in the prestigious... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:01am
WCLA launches guided tour of Lahore Fort LAHORE; The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has launched a guided tour of the Lahore Fort in which the hidden... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:58am
World Anatomy Day marked at FJMU LAHORE: An exhibition of posters, models, paintings and a seminar was organized by the Department of Anatomy at... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:57am
FDA, WASA, PHA, Municipal Corporation directed to solve problems of Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Chairperson Punjab Chief Minister’s Directorate of Inspection and Monitoring, Evaluation and Feedback... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:56am
Fazl says consensus on amendments in sight TANDO ALLAH YAR: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Monday that the parties have... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:55am
Companies TPL Trakker launches exclusive discount for Shell cardholders KARACHI: TPL Trakker, a leader in vehicle tracking solutions announced collaboration with Shell Pakistan to provide... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:54am
Companies Bahra Electric and Pakistan Cables sign MoU to develop energy sectors ISLAMABAD: Bahra Electric and Pakistan Cables Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:53am
Companies ABHI partners with People™ to enhance employee financial wellbeing with EWA KARACHI: ABHI has signed an agreement with People™, to offer earned wage access (EWA) to the clients of People™.... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:53am
Companies Jubilee Life signs MoU with PFN to sponsor three Pakistan Insurtech Summits KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan’s largest private insurer, recently signed on MoU with the Pakistan... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:52am
PPP, MQM reach consensus on moving forward with constitutional amendments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders reached consensus on moving... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:51am
Commodities Iron ore futures climb SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures climbed on Monday as prospects of further fiscal stimulus from China lifted sentiment in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:48am
Tarar lists successes in foreign policy, economy ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ataullah Tarar, on Monday, highlighted Pakistan’s... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:47am
Donations for Gaza, Lebanon: SBP opens ‘PM’s Relief Fund’ account KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan has opened “Prime Minister’s... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:46am
Cotton & Textile Stable trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (October 14, 2024)... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:45am
Sharjeel for completing Red Line BRT project ahead of schedule KARACHI Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed that the Red Line BRT project should be completed... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:45am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rebound SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures recovered on Monday, after falling for two straight sessions, buoyed by ... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:44am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 30.944 billion... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:44am
Energy Oil falls 2pc as OPEC cuts oil demand growth view, China concerns HOUSTON: Oil prices declined about 2% on Monday, wiping out all of last week’s gains, as OPEC’s lowering of its... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:43am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil erases early gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains to close lower on Monday, as the contract tracked... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:42am
Commodities Gold edges lower as US dollar rally curbs upside NEW YORK: Gold prices eased on Monday as broad economic stimulus measures in China, the biggest bullion consumer,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:42am
‘Judicial dictatorship’ established in country: Punjab PA Speaker LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Monday said that there is evidence that some respected... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:41am
Commodities Copper prices hit by lack of detail on China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices dropped on Monday from the lack of detail on China’s stimulus plans, deflationary pressures... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:41am
Grains Russian wheat export prices jump MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose last week in anticipation of lower supply after an increase in the pace of... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:40am
Energy US natgas prices slip NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped about 3% to two-week lows on Monday on forecasts for milder weather and ... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:40am
Industry Industrial zones to be facilitated through ‘MIP’: Brig Asad KARACHI: Administrator Pakistan Economic Zone Development and Management Company (PEZDMC) Brigadier Muhammad Asad,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:39am
ADB appoints Xiaoqin Fan as new country director for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Monday appointed Xiaoqin (Emma) Fan as new country director for Pakistan... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:38am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from October 14, 2024 Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:38am
Bano Qabil launches first job portal KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi’s free IT programme for youth, Bano Qabil, has launched its first job portal,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Industry Next phase of CPEC, SCO can be real game-changers: FPCCI KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has explained that next phase of China – Pakistan Economic Corridor... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Sindh Home Minister for forming body to probe KPC incident KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar on Monday directed IGP Ghulam Nabi Memon to form a committee to ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:34am
Commodities Gold prices inch up KARACHI: The local gold prices inched up on Monday with silver standing firm, traders said. At the week open, gold... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:32am
AKUH wins ‘Best Hospital of the Year’ award KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Best Hospital of the Year... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:31am
Stocks PSX says 14th auction for GIS on 18th KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday announced that the 14th Auction of GoP Ijarah Sukuk (GIS) is planned to ... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:30am
Climate-resilient management of land & resources: Call to empower rural women to play role HYDERABAD: On the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, the Hari Welfare Association (HWA) emphasized ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:30am
Taxes Repeated maladministration to taxpayers: FTO directs FBR to take action against RTO Rawalpindi officers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take immediate action... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:28am
Tax year 2024: FBR receives 4.436m income tax returns ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received 4.436 million income tax returns for tax year 2024 upto... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:27am
Palestinian students arrive to acquire medical and dental education LAHORE: Twenty-seven more Palestinian students arrived in the country to acquire medical and dental education on... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:26am
‘Dining in the dark’ marks White Cane Safety Day KARACHI: In a groundbreaking display of solidarity and empathy for the visually impaired community, Khaas Foodz and... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:23am
Italian Navy Carrier Strike Group visits Karachi KARACHI: The Italian Navy Carrier Strike Group comprising Aircraft Carrier ITS CAVOUR and Frigate ITS ALPINO, ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:19am
JPMC, Sports in Pakistan join Pinktober movement KARACHI: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has partnered with Sports in Pakistan partnered to join the ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:14am
KATI proposes adoption of ‘Charter of Karachi’ KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has proposed the adoption of a “Charter of Karachi”... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan, England start 2nd Test today LAHORE: Pakistan and England will feature in the second Test match commencing today at the Multan Cricket Stadium.... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:10am
Country losing billions due to agri mismanagement—I Pakistan, an agrarian economy, is currently grappling with an alarming crisis of low crop yields, resulting in the... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:53am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Adiala is our Guantanamo’ “He is an equal opportunity destroyer.” “Excuse me?” “I am marveling at God-given aptitude to a single... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:21am
Role of ICTs in agribusiness management Information and communication technologies have revolutionized numerous sectors, and agribusiness is no exception.... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:20am
Much ado about a jirga EDITORIAL: It’s a good sign that the federal and KP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) governments found the good sense to hold... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:15am
State vs. citizens The twists and turns preceding and accompanying the holding of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement’s (PTM’s) Jirga in... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:11am
Macroeconomic projections of IMF, WB There have been two very recent sets of macroeconomic projections for Pakistan. The first is in the IMF Staff Report... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Stock market: what it means to be cautious EDITORIAL: Pakistan Stock Market (PSX) is on a consistent rise. There are elements of re-rating of country risk by... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 14, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 15, 2024)... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
USA Harris targets Black men with new economic proposals WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, concerned about slipping support from Black voters,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Light rain forecast for lower Sindh KARACHI: The weather depression over the Central Arabian Sea is expected to travel to Oman coast as it produced ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Middle East UN urges Mideast ceasefires to avert ‘major regional war’ GENEVA: The UN stressed on Monday the urgent need for ceasefires in both Lebanon and Gaza to avert a broader ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Saudi’s MbS will not attend Russia’s BRICS summit MOSCOW: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not expected to attend the Russian-hosted BRICS summit later this... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Middle East Iran top diplomat meets senior Huthi official in Oman MUSCAT: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met a senior official from Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi movement in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
South Asia Afghan Taliban vow to implement media ban on images of living things KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban morality ministry pledged Monday to implement a law banning news media from ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
China, Russia pledge to strengthen military cooperation BEIJING: The Chinese and Russian defence ministers pledged on Monday to deepen cooperation between their two... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Middle East Saudi eyes electric jets to reach Makkah, new resorts RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier is turning to a cash-strapped German firm for electric jets to service routes... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Capital City police on high alert for SCO summit ISLAMABAD: The city police on Monday put security on high alert in the wake of the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
‘Constitutional Amendment is long overdue’: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the 26th Constitutional Amendment... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Ministry orders strict security measures for SCO summit ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior on Monday directed the district administration to make extraordinary security... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Sealing of SIM franchise: LHC issues notices to FIA LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to Federal Investigating Agency (FIA) on a petition against ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
MSPIDA officials, leaders condemn murder of trader KARACHI: Chairman of the All Pakistan Motorcycle Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association (AP-MSPIDA), Sohail... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rangers deployed in capital, Rawalpindi and Attock ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Interior has deployed Rangers in the federal capital, Rawalpindi and Attock in wake of ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Sindh reports 106,684 malaria cases in last week KARACHI: Sindh has reported a sharp spike in malaria cases as the province has reported over 100,000 cases of the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Chinese premier lands amid security lockdown ISLAMABAD: Capital was under strict security lockdown as Chinese Premier Li Qiang landed in the city on Monday ahead... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 14, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (October 14, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 14, 2024)... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 14, 2024).... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (October 14, 2024).... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (October 14, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates Stocks dip on profit-taking KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Stocks IT, banks boost Indian shares BENGALURU: Indian information technology (IT) and bank stocks lifted domestic shares on Monday, while investors... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Stocks China stocks rally slows as stimulus sugar-hit subsides SHANGHAI: China’s stock markets pressed ahead in heavy trade on Monday as stimulus promises lifted property ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Stocks STOXX 600 ends at two-week high with eyes on earnings PARIS: European stocks ended Monday’s choppy session at a two-week high ahead of corporate earnings and a European... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow notch fresh record highs NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow touching fresh intraday record highs, as... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Letters Economic challenges can be overcome through creative thinking The economy is not getting better. It will not get better until full scale structural reforms of the economy take... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
PFA disposes of 1,800 litres of substandard milk LAHORE: In a bid to control the wicked practice of milk adulteration, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) continued its... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Private college incident: No girl reported to police yet: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that in a private college incident, no girl has reported ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Companies VEON's BoD approves plan to move HQ to Dubai: Jazz ISLAMABAD: Jazz, Pakistan's leading digital operator and VEON's leading operating company, Monday, announced that... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Taxes Tax return filing deadline extended ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the last date for filing of income tax returns, ie, up to... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Companies Google signs nuclear power deal SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Monday signed a deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors to help power ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 14, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
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 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Money & Banking Indian rupee slips to record low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low on Monday, weighed down by a fall in most Asian peers and strong... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Money & Banking Asian currencies tepid against stronger dollar BENGALURU: Asian stock markets rose and currencies lost momentum on Monday as investors assessed China’s... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Money & Banking US dollar hits nine-week high NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a nine-week high on Monday in thin trading, continuing its bullish trend in the last few... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
UK pledges regulatory overhaul in bid to lure wary investors LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to scrap regulation that holds back economic growth ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Taxes FBR extends deadline for filing tax returns till October 31 The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday extended the deadline for filing the income tax returns further till... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:57am
US Fed ‘should proceed with more caution’ on rate cuts: official WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve should be more careful with its pace of rate cuts than it was in September, a... Published 15 Oct, 2024 12:36am
Failure to clear power sector receivables: Fearing credit loss, CPPA-G seeks extension of IFRS-9 exemption