PTI defers Punjab assembly dissolution decision Imran Khan says the Punjab Chief Minister’s vote of confidence subject to the court’s decision Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:20am
PTI withdraws petition against CEC IHC registrar objects to the PTI’s petition against the head of a constitutional institution Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:23am
Iran executes two more men in connection with protests PARIS: Iran drew international condemnation on Saturday as it executed two men for killing a paramilitary force... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Tesla owners in China protest against surprise price cuts they missed SHANGHAI: Hundreds of Tesla owners gathered at the automaker’s showrooms and distribution centres in China over ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
47 medical officers promoted by KP govt PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has promoted 47 medical officers working in BPS-18 to BPS-19 on a... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
AJK president inaugurates dual carriageways in Mirpur MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry on Saturday inaugurated... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Balochistan CM for crackdown against wheat hoarders QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Saturday directed all the commissioners and deputy... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Cold, cloudy weather likely today KARACHI: The Met Office on Saturday forecast cold and cloudy weather for most parts of the country on Sunday. It... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Establishment played role in Imran’s ouster, reiterates Fawad LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry reiterated his party’s stance that the military... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
First digital census to start on Feb 1: commissioner MULTAN: Commissioner of Multan Division Ashfaq Ahmad Chaudhry has said that the first digital census would start on... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
PML-N believes in practical work, not false promises: PM’s aide KOHISTAN: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Amir Muqam on Saturday said that PML-N... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
PTI’s commitments to IMF put country between devil and deep sea: minister FAISALABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that the PTI’s commitments with the... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Coaches imported from China to enhance PR image: official ISLAMABAD: Train coaches imported from China are completely compatible with the local tracks and have been approved... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Allegation against female security officer: Zardari takes notice of Karachi airport incident ISLAMABAD/ KARACHI: Former president and co-chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Customs confiscates 200kg narcotics KARACHI: Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of Pakistan Customs Enforcement Collectorate, Karachi has confiscated ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
JI to unveil ‘Karachi Declaration’ today KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi is going to hold a ‘Karachi Declaration Convention’ today (Sunday), here ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
PM grieved over death of secretary ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Smoking causes 166,000 deaths every year: WHO KARACHI: Smoking causes around 166,000 deaths every year in Pakistan out of which 31,000 are due to second-hand... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Ramiz Raja to get pension from PCB LAHORE: Former chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has signed a code of conduct for receiving a monthly... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 11:22am
Country saw 27pc hike in terrorist attacks in 2022 as compared to 2021: report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan witnessed 27 percent increase in 2022 in terrorist attacks as compared to 2021. A total of 262... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Women wing of Alkhidmat organises ‘Sasta Bazaar’ KARACHI: Alkhidmat Foundation’s Women Wing Trust on Saturday organised a one-day Sasta Bazaar to help provide... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Saudi prince to set up Tech House in Pakistan LAHORE: Saudi Arabia’s Prince Fahad bin Mansour Alsaud has announced to set up a dedicated Saudi-Pakistan Tech... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
CAP denounces undue restrictions on retail trade timings LAHORE: The Chain store Association of Pakistan (CAP), the certified trade body of organized retailers in the... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Court extends pre-arrest bail of PM’s son LAHORE: An accountability court on Saturday extended an interim pre-arrest bail of Suleman Shehbaz, the younger son... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Prices of flour, chicken witness significant increase ISLAMABAD: The wheat flour and chicken prices have witnessed a significant increase during past week against the... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
China’s ‘great migration’ kicks-off under shadow of COVID China on Saturday marked the first day of “chun yun”, the 40-day period of Lunar New Year travel known... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
‘International attention has receded, but the waters have not’ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday said the apocalyptic rains and floods that had hit Pakistan last summer claimed... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Floods 2022 In 2022, record heavy floods in the country caused an estimated economic loss of more than 30 billion dollars. Over... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Scramble at flour sale point leaves one dead in Mirpurkhas MIRPURKHAS: The endeavour to get a cheap flour bag resulted in the death of a person in Mirpurkhas in Sindh as... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Meeting rejects ECP notification on delimitation of UCs LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi chaired a high-level consultative meeting at CM Office on... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Noted veterinarian Dr Kathio passes away HYDERABAD: Dr. Inayatullah Kathio, (I. H. Kathio) a world-renowned veterinary expert and alumnus of Sindh ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Govt trying to serve masses, says governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh ur Rahman said on Saturday that the coalition government is focusing on... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Owners deprived of 48 bikes, 18 cars and 32 phones ISLAMABAD: The metropolis is facing an increase in the number of car lifting and snatching incidents as 66 people... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Transporters increase fare due to closure of CNG stations PESHAWAR: Trans-porters have unilaterally increased fare rates on inter and intra-district routes owing to closure ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (January 07, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (January 08, 2023).... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Govt required to convince IMF: Tarin ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Shaukat Tarin has said that the government will have to convince the... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 01:01pm
Pakistan repays over $1bn external debt KARACHI: The country has successfully repaid over one-billion-dollar external debt to international financial... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 11:26am
PM tells IMF chief: Govt committed to meeting conditionalities ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed resolve to complete the terms of the International Monetary... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:15am
IK struggles to step up pressure on PDM govt LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has reiterated that they would... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:16am
FBR imposes 20pc duty on steam-fired absorption chiller ISLAMABAD: The customs classification committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed 20 percent customs... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:16am
Jul-Dec: FBR makes Rs176bn payment against refunds ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has paid refunds of Rs176 billion during the first half ... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:16am
Salaries of staff of Pak hospitals: ECC approves revised mechanism to transfer Rs1bn to Kabul govt ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved a revised mechanism to transfer... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:16am
Expansion of telecom services: USF spends Rs 124 billion on implementation of 130 projects ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) has spent around Rs124 billion so far to implement 130 projects across... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:18am
Tanneries, too, facing prospect of closure? LAHORE: Reluctance by the banks to release import documents of various inputs of the tanning industry waiting at... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:18am
India gets bids for majority stake in IDBI bank NEW DELHI: The Indian government has received multiple bids for a majority stake in IDBI Bank, an official said in a... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Civil court can’t decide any evacuee property case: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that the civil court has no jurisdiction to decide any case pertaining to evacuee... Updated 08 Jan, 2023 10:18am
EAG slams NSC statement for failing to address economic problems faced by country KARACHI: The independent Economic Advisory Group (EAG) is concerned that the recent National Security Council (NSC)... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Businesses don’t like energy conservation idea: analyst KARACHI: Energy conservation policy for maximizing use of daylight hours for commercial activities is a brilliant... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Exchange of lists EDITORIAL: Since 1992 as per 1988 agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
The price of keeping the people informed EDITORIAL: An end-of-year report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), which reveals that 1,668 journalists have been... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Letters The problem is cheap point-scoring In a ‘rejoinder’, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shaukat Tarin has accused finance minister Ishaq Dar of... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Energy KE incurred less line losses: Nepra chief says performance of all Discos dismal KARACHI: Chairman National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Tauseef Hassan Farooqi, while expressing ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Commodities Gold prices go up KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday regained a sizeable value on the local market, traders said. They grew by Rs1600 ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Commodities Ivory Coast cotton exports up ABIDJAN: Ivory Coast exported 390,248 tonnes of cotton from January to November 2022, up nearly 3.4% from the same... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Commodities ICE canola futures up CHICAGO: ICE canola futures climbed on Friday, supported by rallying Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures, traders... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Energy US natgas eases as warm weather causes worst start for year NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased to a fresh one-year low on Friday on forecasts for warmer-than-normal weather... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Commodities CBOT soyabean higher on bargain buying CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures closed higher on Friday on bargain buying after a three-session... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (January 07, 2023).... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Commodities Arabica coffee hits 3-1/2-week low LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE dipped to a 3-1/2 week low on Friday, weighed down by favourable crop weather... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures track Shanghai losses SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday, tracking losses in the Shanghai market and weaker domestic... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Commodities Iron ore set for weekly fall MANILA: Iron ore prices on Friday were on track for weekly declines despite some gains as Covid-19 outbreaks in ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Saturday January 07, 2023 Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
SECP briefs NBFCs on improved regulatory requirements ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) briefed the non-banking finance companies... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Industry CEO of Akhuwat Foundation visits FCCI offices FAISALABAD: Preparations are afoot to transform Faisalabad into a “City of Brotherhood” so that practical work ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Money & Banking Frivolous representation: Alvi imposes Rs20,000 fine on UBL ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has imposed a fine of Rs20,000 on United Bank Ltd (UBL) over filing a frivolous... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am
Industry PAAPAM, LCCI urge politicians to save state first LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) on Saturday appealed ... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:48am