‘Musical night’ organised at Naya Nazimabad KARACHI: A musical night was organized in Naya Nazimabad, a modern residential project of the country’s prominent... Published 13 Feb, 2023 08:06am
TEVTA employees in KP: Minister vows to make sincere efforts for release of funds, salaries PESHAWAR: While expressing grave concern over the stoppage of funds and salaries of the employees of TEVTA ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 08:04am
Chicken price rises to Rs700 per kg in Karachi KARACHI: The price of chicken in Karachi has increased sharply and it is being sold at Rs700 per kg. After mutton... Published 13 Feb, 2023 08:02am
Turkiye and Syria PIA’s relief operations continue KARACHI: A PIA aircraft carrying other 5 tons relief goods arrived in Istanbul on a bright Sunday afternoon, making... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:59am
APNS offers condolences KARACHI: “Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:58am
Turkiye, Syria quakes: PTCL Group provides free calls to keep people connected with loved ones KARACHI: PTCL Group, a subsidiary of e& has come forward with an industry first initiative to extend support... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:56am
Indonesian warship arrives to take part in naval exercise KARACHI: Indonesian lead frigate/class ship KRI R.E. Martadina 331 has arrived in East Wharf Dock, Karachi Seaport... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:54am
Governor hopes sanctions on Iran will be lifted soon LAHORE: Expressing the hope that economic sanctions imposed on Iran would be lifted soon, Punjab Governor, Muhammad... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:53am
Women MPs: WPC to hold national convention ISLAMABAD: Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) of the National Assembly (NA) is organizing ‘National Convention ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:51am
Technical training of youths linked to national uplift PESHAWAR: Caretaker KP Minister for Revenue, Industries, Commerce and Technical Education Adnan Jalil has said that... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:46am
Decision on by-polls after intra-party consultations: Kaira LALA MUSA: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:44am
PDP assails rulers over high food inflation in agri country KARACHI: Pakistan is amongst the countries facing highest food inflation in the world and this grave food inflation... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:42am
Anti-polio campaign kicked off in 39 districts ISLAMABAD: Polio vaccination campaign has kicked off in 39 districts of the country to vaccinate more than six... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:41am
MPhil and PhD programmes: SU issues admissions schedule HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh administration has chalked out a plan for admissions to MPhil and PhD programs ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:40am
FG Polo wins Punjab tournament LAHORE: FG Polo team won the historic trophy of the Century 99 Punjab Cup Polo Tournament 2023; after defeating... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:37am
CR-PK signs agreement with Quetta Gladiators KARACHI: A signing ceremony of the digital partnership between Charity Right Pakistan and Quetta Gladiators was held... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:36am
HBL presents sports event of the year – PSL 8 KARACHI: The highly anticipated sporting event, HBL-PSL, kicks off on Monday with a match between Multan Sultans and... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:35am
Industry Business partnerships in maritime sector: Minister announces plan to launch new ventures KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed Faisal Ali Subzwari said Sunday that the government has decided... Published 13 Feb, 2023 07:05am
Industry Kaizen Paint launches ‘NEO’ LAHORE: Kaizen Paint Middle East (KPME) is a multi-national coatings company operating in five markets in the Middle... Updated 17 Feb, 2023 12:33pm
Industry Export cargo vehicles: Traders call for simplification of inspection process PESHAWAR: Traders and manufactures, dealing with exports, urged the authorities concerned to carry out single... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:53am
PIMEC 2023 at Expo Centre: NBP’s message of inclusivity, diversity lauded KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan actively participated in the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:51am
Taxes KPRA holds workshop for withholding agents PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) organized a capacity building workshop for its withholding... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:50am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate decreased as market witnesses stability KARACHI: Previous week witnessed stability in the rate of cotton. Stocks are declining day by day. The issue of... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:48am
BOP becomes top bank disbursing funds under PM Youth Loan Scheme LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) becomes the first bank disbursing funds to microfinance providers for the Prime... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:45am
Thar power project: Minister vows to provide all facilities to investors KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minster Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh on Sunday said that Thar Coal Power Project was the best resource... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Railways all set to launch ‘RABTA’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is all set to launch the Railway Automated Booking and Travel Assistance (RABTA) in... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:23am
DC inspects facilities at transport terminal FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Ali Anan Qamar paid surprise visits to the City Transport Terminal and the General... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:22am
Seizing Russian assets is easier said than done The idea is seductively simple: the West should turn over billions of dollars of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Letters IK must stop focusing on Bajwa An embittered Imran Khan is simultaneously stepping up his attacks on the incumbent Pakistan Democratic Movement... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Does Pakistan need domestic debt restructuring? There is growing consensus over the need for debt restructuring within the policymaking community. However, many... Published 13 Feb, 2023 06:03am
South Asia India opens first stage of Delhi-Mumbai expressway NEW DELHI: India on Sunday inaugurated the first stage of its longest expressway, a route linking New Delhi and... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
HBL PSL-8 starts today: Lahore Qalandars to face Multan Sultans LAHORE: The HBL-PSL-8 is all set to get underway here at the Multan Cricket Stadium today. The opening match of the... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Shabby conditions at CCRI: Cotton scientists facing serious challenges MULTAN: Over 1100 employees including known cotton scientists at Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) are facing... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Middle East IS attack in central Syria kills 11 BEIRUT: At least 11 people, mostly civilians, were killed in a central Syria attack blamed on the Islamic State... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Europe Cyprus votes for new president in tight run-off election NICOSIA: Cyprus went to the polls Sunday for a tight presidential runoff between two career diplomats seeking the ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Middle East Netanyahu pledges more action against Palestinian attackers OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday promised a stronger Israeli response in dealing with... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Middle East Abbas urges world leaders to help end Israeli atrocities CAIRO: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Sunday accused Israel of having “crossed all red lines” in the... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Iran’s Raisi to visit China TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will head to China within days for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Europe Greece, Turkey seek better relations after quake ANTAKYA, (Turkey): Greece’s foreign minister visited Turkey on Sunday in a show of support after the country was... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
South Asia India’s military, civil ambitions to dominate Aero India show BENGALURU: India is scouting for billions of dollars worth of military planes, completing jetliner deals to meet... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 07:01am
Rodrigues, Ghosh lead India to T20 World Cup win over Pakistan CAPE TOWN: Jemimah Rodrigues and teenager Richa Ghosh took India to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in their... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Masood for more Pak-US linkages in education, research, technology WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Masood Khan, Sunday called for forging new linkages ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Minister, PM discuss political situation LAHORE: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Trainings Rana Tanveer Hussain called on Prime Minister... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Wapda Engineering Academy given campus status of proposed University FAISALABAD: Chairman Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Board of Directors Malik Tahsin Awan and Chief... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (February 12, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (February 13, 2023).... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 06:29am
Rates PSX witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended on February 10, 2023 over... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates Futures spread up 199bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 199bps to 15.12 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
IK steps up attacks on Bajwa KARACHI: Talking about his relationship with former army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa (retd) in an interview with... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 10:49am
Bajwa was ‘super king during my tenure’: IK LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan said that former chief of army staff (COAS) General Qamar... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:02am
IMF deal: FIA given go-ahead to arrest Tarin: Rana KARACHI: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Sunday that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been ... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:04am
Second round: Pak-US defence dialogue to begin today ISLAMABAD: The second round of four-day – February 13 to 16 – Pakistan-US mid-level defence dialogue will begin... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:06am
Taxes FBR drafted no proposal to tax bank deposits ISLAMABAD: There was no proposal drafted by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at any stage to impose tax on bank... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:01am
Spectrum availability not being fully utilised by CMOs ISLAMABAD: The government has sufficient spectrum to offer for any future spectrum auction for NGMS in Pakistan;... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:20am
Rates Week ends on optimistic note KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee witnessed an optimistic week as it appreciated 2.71% against the US dollar to close at... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Maryam claims she harbours no plans to become PM or CM ISLAMABAD: The chief organiser of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz on Sunday said that she has no... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
CM calls for cooperation among nations to combat threats KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the modern-day threats to peace are extremist... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Fawad urges ECP to ‘stop fiddling with Constitution’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday came down hard on Election Commission of... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Minister asks officials to ensure security of foreigners GAWADAR: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Sunday directed the authorities concerned to take all possible measures... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Zardari pays tribute to women who worked for democracy ISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Asif Ali Zardari Sunday paid tribute to the ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Another relief consignment sent to Turkiye ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday sent one more relief consignment to the... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
ICCI holds prayers for earthquake victims ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) organized a ceremony to offer Dua for those who ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
12 suspects arrested in lynching case LAHORE: Punjab police on Sunday arrested 12 suspects involved in the lynching of a man accused of blasphemy in... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Nomination papers of Sheikh Rashid challenged ISLAMABAD: The nomination papers of Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, who is currently in jail in... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
CM pays tribute to martyrs of Charing Cross blast LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi said that the martyrs of Charring Cross blast which occurred ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
PMA hails PMDC decision to exempt medical graduates from NLE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Islamabad chapter on Sunday appreciated the decision of the Pakistan... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Pakistan: grave economic distress On 26 January 2023 inanely shackling the dollar to what was nothing but wishful thinking ended and the interbank ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Palejo meets Qadir Magsi HYDERABAD: Qaumi Awami Tehreek Chief Ayaz Latif Palejo called on Sindh Taraqi Pasand Party Chairman Dr Qadir Magsi ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
CTD arrests three ‘terrorists’ in Lakki Marwat PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department in an operation in Lakki Marwat has arrested three terrorists on ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Commodities Prices of essential food items on the rise PESHAWAR: Prices of food items of daily use — such as live chicken/ meat, milk, flour, pulses, and vegetables —... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Stocks Nasdaq ends lower as Treasury yields rise NEW YORK: The Nasdaq ended lower on Friday as megacap growth stocks came under pressure after Treasury yields ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Last year’s laggards lead US stocks’ 2023 rebound, for now NEW YORK: US stocks that took a beating last year are surging in the early weeks of 2023, leading markets higher.... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Stocks China, HK stocks decline as Sino-US tensions rise BEIJING: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, weighed down by rising Sino-US tensions, waning excitement over... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Commodities Copper poised for third straight weekly loss on weak Chinese demand LONDON: Copper prices were on track for a third consecutive weekly loss on Friday as Chinese demand remained weak ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Energy Oil prices rise over 2pc on Russian plan to cut output NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 2 percent on Friday and posted weekly gains of over 8%, as Russia announced ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Stocks Indian shares fall on slowdown jitters, Adani group uncertainty BENGALURU: Indian shares declined on Friday, tracking a slide in global equities on fears that monetary policy... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Commodities Palm oil posts weekly gain on export surge SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures eased on Friday on a rise in January stocks, although stronger exports and... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month (January 3 to ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (February 6 to... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Turkiye-Syria quake affectees: PM takes steps to maximise assistance Says Pakistan would bear all the expenses on the supply of relief goods Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:20am
MoPDSI issues guidelines for PSDP 23-24 ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (MoPDSI) has issued guidelines for the Public... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:18am
PM for early completion of renewable energy projects LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed speedy completion of solar and wind energy projects. While... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:18am
FTO orders FBR to initiate probe into ‘tractor fraud’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued an order in favour of poor growers/ farmers community of Sindh... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:19am
Presidential directives: FBR to give explanation to FTO ISLAMABAD: On the directions of President Arif Alvi, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is bound to give an... Updated 13 Feb, 2023 09:07am
Punjab flour millers announce strike LAHORE: The Punjab Flour Mills Association has announced to go on strike from Monday (today) against the suspension... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Govt to revise power tariff mechanism for AJ&K ISLAMABAD: The federal government is said to have decided to revise electricity tariff mechanism for Azad Jammu... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
SBP governor appreciates performance of BAJK ISLAMABAD: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmed has appreciated the performance of Bank of Azad Jammu... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Taxes Tax exemption on import of raw materials: Steps taken to check misuse of quotas by units in tribal areas PESHAWAR: To ensure that raw materials being imported by manufacturing units in the erstwhile Federally Administered... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Poland-Pakistan trade volume reaches €723m: envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Poland to Pakistan Maciej Pisarski on Sunday said that the bilateral trade volume between... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
The review: not yet successful EDITORIAL: The Secretary Finance put a positive spin on the final day of discussions/negotiations with the... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Obligation for electoral exercise EDITORIAL: The Lahore High Court in its order that it announced late Friday evening has put to rest, at least for ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Industry Minister apprised of insufficient wheat quota for Chitral PESHAWAR: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce (FPCCI) Regional Coordinator Sartaj Ahmed Khan apprised the... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Malaysian Q4 GDP beats expectations; central bank sees no recession KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy outperformed expectations in the fourth quarter, partly thanks to strong domestic... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
US posts $39bn Jan deficit after pension fund bailout WASHINGTON: The US government posted a $39 billion budget deficit for January after a $119 billion monthly surplus a... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
China’s car sales slump 38pc in Jan SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s passenger car sales fell 37.9% in January, an auto industry body said on Wednesday, as... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Paris Club creditors give assurances to support IMF bailout for Sri Lanka LONDON: The Paris Club of creditors has given financing assurances to support the International Monetary Fund’s... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
UK skirts recession with zero fourth-quarter growth LONDON: Britain’s economy avoided recession after flatlining in the last three months of 2022, but finance ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Money & Banking Dollar rises as investors look to next week’s inflation report NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Friday as investors grew concerned about a US inflation report next week that could... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Companies Unilever enjoys strong 2022 on higher prices LONDON: British consumer goods group Unilever said Thursday that 2022 profits soared as sales leapt after product... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Companies JPMorgan to hire more than 500 small-business bankers over 2 years MIAMI: JPMorgan Chase & Co, the largest US lender, plans to hire more than 500 bankers catering to small... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Companies SoftBank Group reports $5.9bn Q3 loss on tech slump TOKYO: Japan’s SoftBank Group on Tuesday reported a surprise $5.9 billion net loss in the third quarter, as a ... Published 13 Feb, 2023 05:57am