Sarwar terms flood victims’ rehabilitation a big challenge LAHORE: Terming rehabilitation of flood-affected people as a big challenge, the former Governor of Punjab Chaudhry... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:52am
Alkhidmat’s flood relief operation continues KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has dispatched dozens of more trucks carrying relief goods for flood victims in Sindh and... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:49am
Elahi vows to eradicate menace of narcotics LAHORE: Expressing his concern over the increasing trend of use of narcotics in the educational institutions, Chief... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:48am
Cotton & Textile ‘25pc of crop washed away’: PTEA wants ban on import of Indian cotton lifted soon FAISALABAD: PTEA’s Chairman Sohail Pasha urged the government for immediate lifting of ban on import of cotton ... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:45am
FCCI, BHICF sign MoU to enhance industry-academia linkages FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) and Beaconhouse International College Faisalabad... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:43am
Industry LCCI chief gives certificates to ‘Golden Jubilee members’ LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday organized a ceremony to recognize the ... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:42am
World Patient Safety Day marked LAHORE: Post Graduate Medical Institute & Ameer Uddin Medical College Principal Prof. Dr. Sardar Muhammad... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:40am
Japan issues special typhoon warning as ‘unprecedented’ storm approaches TOKYO: The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a special typhoon warning on Saturday for Kagoshima prefecture on... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Bidens head to London for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, headed to London on Saturday to attend Queen Elizabeth’s... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Erdogan targets joining Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ISTANBUL: President Tayyip Erdogan said he was targeting membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
LWMC launches cleanliness drive LAHORE: On the instructions of Commissioner Lahore Division Muhammad Amir Jan, the Lahore Waste Management Company... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
IMC gets PCB’s Official Content Partnership Rights LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced that Independent Media Corporation (IMC) has become... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Spain’s ambassador meets Punjab governor: ‘Countries causing climate change should help Pakistan tackle crisis’ LAHORE: The newly appointed Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan Jose Antonio de Ory in a meeting with the Governor... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Matiari, Nawabshah, Sanghar: CM decides to drain out floodwater through Markh Wah HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on last leg of his visit to 11 districts of three divisions of... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Hot, dry weather likely today KARACHI: The country’s most parts are expected to witness mainly a hot and dry weather on Sunday (today), the Met... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Middle East Police fire tear gas to disperse demo over woman’s death: media TEHRAN: Security forces on Saturday fired tear gas to disperse protesters in northwest Iran after the death of a... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Asia Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan trade blame over new border attacks BISHKEK: The Central Asian republics of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan traded new accusations Saturday over a ceasefire... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Ministry of Energy: MoF seeks update on commitments made with IMF Finance Ministry urges MoE to complete commitments agreed with the Fund well within the stipulated timeline under intimation to Finance Division Updated 18 Sep, 2022 11:32am
Discos’ consumers to get relief: CPPA-G seeks 22 paisa/unit positive adjustment in Aug FCA ISLAMABAD: The consumers of Distribution Companies (Discos) would have relief in their bills as the Central Power... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:48am
Decision of Mohtasib: President rejects SNGPL representation ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) to revise the unjust bill... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:49am
ADB’s ongoing sovereign portfolio in Pakistan includes 48 loans worth $8.42bn ISLAMABAD: The ongoing sovereign portfolio of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Pakistan includes 48 loans and... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 01:59pm
PM to visit China in first week of Nov, says minister ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China in the first... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:50am
Malakand: IK says peacemaking responsibility of federal govt CHARSADDA: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said that the country needs... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:50am
PTI chief to give protest call within two weeks: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry Saturday said party organisations across the country... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:50am
PM to appoint new COAS in Nov: Asif Defence Minister says policy regarding the army chief’s appointment clear in the Constitution Updated 18 Sep, 2022 10:23am
PM Shehbaz to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for London on Saturday to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at the... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 11:54am
Complaints against corrupt taxmen: FBR issues SOP ISLAMABAD: Taxpayers including the business community should utilise the Federal Board of Revenue’s unique ... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:53am
Global, economic transformation: PM’s message has conveyed vision for SCO strategic direction: FO ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:52am
SCO final statement stresses need for all sides’ commitment to JCPOA ISLAMABAD: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Conference in its final statement asked for all sides’ full... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:54am
SC to hear plea against Khusro, Bakht on 21st A three-judge bench comprising Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi and Justice Ayesha A Malik to hear the appeal Updated 18 Sep, 2022 10:24am
‘Rise in global temperature may cause more rains during next monsoon’ Rise in global temperatures from one to two degrees Centigrade has already diverted the monsoon systems toward the Arabian Sea, study says Updated 18 Sep, 2022 09:56am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday ... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 17, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (September 18, 2022).... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Survey teams determine scale of devastation caused by rains ISLAMABAD: Survey teams are working in the flood-affected districts of all the provinces to quantify the scale of... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Crime rate increases in capital ISLAMABAD: The capital city witnessed an increase in incidents of mobile phone snatching and car lifting during the... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Commodities Prices of kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week, revealed a survey... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Schools’ efforts to help flood affectees lauded FAISALABAD: Under the arrangements of district administration, ceremony was held in connection with support of All... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Shortage of medicines for fever treatment in Karachi KARACHI: Amid rising cases of dengue, the hardships of Karachiites intensified as they now face an acute shortage of... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Court issues show-cause notice to interior minister KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court in Dera Ghazi Khan on Saturday issued show-cause notice to Interior Minister Rana... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Projects worth Rs2.70bn launched in Kamonki LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched development projects worth Rs2.70 billion under the Punjab Cities... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Commodities Gold prices increase KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday closed upward on the local market, traders said. They gained an increase of Rs1200... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
China: putting people first (—twelfth part of the “China in the past decade” series) Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Climate takes backseat in Italy vote despite extreme events From parched rivers to a glacier collapse and this week’s deadly storms, Italy has suffered numerous climate ... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Why are nature protection funds not reaching indigenous people? In the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo, the indigenous community of Sungai Utik has been protecting 10,000... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Energy NEPRA clarifies stance on proposed amendment in Net-Metering Regulations KARACHI: It has come to our knowledge that misreporting is being done in the media regarding advertisement published... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a six-session rally on Friday, amid weaker crude prices and concerns over... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Commodities Copper prices fall as China’s yuan slumps LONDON: Copper prices fell on Friday as investors worried about slowing economic growth and China’s yuan continued... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Energy HSFO refining margins post weekly rise SINGAPORE: Refining margins for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) posted weekly gains of over 4% on Friday, supported by ... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Commodities Iron ore declines MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures fell on Friday, and were on track for weekly losses, after data showed... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Energy Oil prices up slightly after Basra spill NEW YORK: Oil prices rose slightly on Friday as a spill at Iraq’s Basra terminal appeared likely to constrain ... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Commodities CBOT corn ends almost unchanged CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended near unchanged on Friday amid positioning in choppy trading ahead... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Commodities Sturdy dollar, looming rate hikes push gold to bad week NEW YORK: Gold edged up on Friday as the dollar stalled, but expectations of a sizeable US rate hike kept bullion... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Energy US natgas futures down NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 1% on Friday with output holding near a monthly record and as global gas... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Commodities French maize crop rating unchanged PARIS: French maize crop conditions were stable last week, data from farm office FranceAgriMer showed on Friday,... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (September 17, 2022).... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton’s spot rate increased by Rs500 per maund amid brisk activity LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Porsche poses governance dilemma for investors weighing IPO LONDON/MILAN: Porsche’s leadership set-up and the limited influence for stock market investors after its IPO are... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Atif may be appointed new NTDC board chairman ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to appoint Atif Sabir Khan as Chairman Board of Directors (BoD) of National... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 01:32pm
Industry Cell phones worth $102m imported in July, Aug ISLAMABAD: Pakistan imported mobile phones worth $101.864 million during the first two months (July-August) of the... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 01:37pm
Industry ‘Punjab becoming land of opportunities for investors’ LAHORE: The Punjab Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skills Development Department has released a report of the... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Industry Gohar Ejaz Group wins all seats in APTMA elections, again LAHORE: Dr Gohar Ejaz Group has clinched all the seats in the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Annual... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Industry PBF urges govt to arrest rupee depreciation ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Saturday said despite resumption of the International Monetary ... Updated 18 Sep, 2022 01:38pm
Industry PIAF-Founders Alliance gears up for LCCI’s corporate class polls LAHORE: The PIAF-Founders Alliance has announced gearing up for the annual elections of the Lahore Chamber of... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Industry Workshop on digital marketing for women entrepreneurs held KARACHI: The Women Entrepreneurs Committee of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Karachi... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Concerns ahead of COP27 EDITORIAL: With the COP27 UN climate summit due in the iconic Egyptian holiday resort of Sharam al Sheikh this... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Trouble at the Ravi River front EDITORIAL: The Ravi River Urban Development Project, a 46km- long real estate venture launched by former prime... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am
Industry Agriculture lands in Sindh: Blatant activities of land grabbers worry FPCCI chief KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has expressed his profound concern over the incessant and blatant... Published 18 Sep, 2022 06:05am