KE takes action against power theft in Malir KARACHI: KE has taken action against power theft in Darakhshan Society, Malir. Illegal connections supplying... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:57am
Food dept, KPITB launch flour supply chain system across KP PESHAWAR: The Food Department and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) jointly launched a... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:56am
Outages in Ramazan: MQM-P leaders criticise Hesco HYDERABAD: The Members National Assembly of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) have deplored that... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:54am
Karachi LG elections: CJP urged to take suo motu notice of ‘post-poll rigging’ KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Sirajul Haq has pleaded to Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Atta Bandiyal... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:53am
PDP says refocus on CPEC to augur well for economy KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has said in Pakistan the policies are mostly based on... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:51am
AMUOBA pays tribute to Mumtaz Kazmi KARACHI: Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys’ Association (AMUOBA) organized the event “Taqreeb e Tehsin” to ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:50am
PPP to contest April 18 elections in 11 remaining UCs KARACHI: The Pakistan People’s Party announced that it would field candidates to contest the upcoming by-elections... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:48am
New BRT route in Peshawar to be opened today PESHAWAR: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) will launch a new route of DR-11 from Zoo Peshawar to Phase-VI on March 27. The... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:46am
PML-N plans to deal with PTI thru power of vote: minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sana Ullah on Sunday said that the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N)’s plan ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:45am
China firm wins tender to redevelop Solomon Islands port SYDNEY: The Solomon Islands has awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to a Chinese state company to upgrade an... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:43am
Companies Nike profits down on higher costs NEW YORK: Nike reported better than expected earnings on Tuesday in its latest quarter, supported by strong demand... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:35am
Companies Toshiba says it will ‘support’ $15bn takeover bid TOKYO: Troubled Japanese conglomerate Toshiba said Thursday it will “support” a $15 billion takeover bid by a... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:33am
Companies VW aims to produce 3m small EV cars in 2025-2030 in Spain, SEAT chief says BARCELONA: German carmaker Volkswagen plans to produce 3 million small electric vehicles at its two plants in Spain... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:32am
Money & Banking Banking stress puts US and Europe on watch for credit crunch WASHINGTON/FRANKFURT: Stress in the banking sector is being closely monitored for its potential to trigger a credit... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:30am
Global bank watchdog vows to ‘learn lessons’ after turmoil PARIS: The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, charged with worldwide oversight, said Thursday that it would... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:28am
Credit Suisse could face disciplinary action, Swiss regulator says ZURICH: Swiss financial regulator FINMA said it was considering whether to take disciplinary action against Credit... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:26am
Europe UK politicians caught in sting operation about second jobs LONDON: A senior British minister on Sunday defended former cabinet colleagues after they were shown negotiating... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:18am
Energy China holds ‘upper hand’ in Russian gas exports BEIJING: A massive new gas pipeline to China could help reduce Russia’s reliance on European buyers, but analysts... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:15am
Money & Banking LIBOR sunset could get stirred up by banking turmoil BENGALURU: A crisis of confidence in global banking and a backlog of uncleared contracts is making an already... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:14am
US jobless claims tick down as labour market remains tight WASHINGTON: The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits edged down last week, showing no... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:12am
Middle East Israel’s Netanyahu sacks defence minister who opposed judicial overhaul OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday dismissed Defence Minister Yoav Gallant ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:09am
USA Trump dismisses NY probe at Texas rally WACO, (United States): Donald Trump staged his first presidential campaign rally in Texas Saturday, brushing off his... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:05am
Russia, China not creating military alliance: Putin MOSCOW: Russia and China are not creating a military alliance and the cooperation between their armed forces is... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:02am
Asia Turkmenistan holds parliamentary election under ruling family ASHGABAT: Gas-rich Turkmenistan on Sunday held the first parliamentary polls since the ruling family tightened its... Published 27 Mar, 2023 07:01am
Middle East Tehran condemns US strikes on Iran-linked groups TEHRAN: Tehran has condemned US airstrikes on Iran-linked forces in Syria that reportedly killed 19 people, which... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:59am
Tornado kills at least 25 in Mississippi ROLLING FORK, (United States): At least 25 people were killed by devastating tornadoes that ripped across the... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:55am
Industry 70-member team completes week-long business trip to Ethiopia ISLAMABAD: A 70-member delegation of businessmen and investors from Pakistan made a week-long visit to Ethiopia to... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:53am
Money & Banking BoK opens new branch at PIA building in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Bank of Khyber, a prominent banking institution in the country, has announced the inauguration of its new... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:49am
Industry Furniture industry: US investors want to explore investment avenues ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq Sunday said that US investors have shown keen interest and... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:48am
Commodities Ramazan ‘gives wings’ to prices of grocery items PESHAWAR: Prices of daily use grocery items, especially vegetables, fruits, live chicken/ meat, pulses, gram flour,... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:47am
Need stressed to promote oil crops to lessen import bill HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University, has said that production problems have... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:44am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rates decline amid lacklustre business KARACHI: Cotton prices continued to decline previous week. There was a slump in international cotton market also. ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:42am
Industry Nova City, ICCI sign accord ISLAMABAD: Previous day, a dignified ceremony of signing the Memorandum of Understanding was held between Nova City... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:41am
Smooth traffic during Ramazan: Police to deploy additional personnel ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Police (Traffic) has decided to deploy additional police personnel around the main... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:40am
AJK PM for addressing people’s problems without delay MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan on Sunday directed the concerned state... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:39am
Taxes PSMA calls for changes in tax rates for scrap dealers LAHORE: The Pakistan Steel Melters Association (PSMA) on Sunday said that withholding tax on supply of scrap should... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:38am
MQM-P accepts invitation to attend APC on indisputable polls KARACHI: A delegation of The Mediators (a Civil Society Coalition for Undisputed elections) led by Karachi Chapter... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:37am
CM’s aide visits markets, checks prices of essential items KARACHI: Spokesperson for the Sindh government and Adviser to the Chief Minister on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charges NEW YORK: The actor Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York City over the weekend on assault and harassment ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:33am
Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday March 26, 2023 Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Gulf states appeal to US on Israeli minister’s Palestinian comments RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council said Sunday it had written to Washington’s top diplomat condemning... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Europe German workers’ strike over pay is matter of survival BERLIN/FRANKFURT: A top union boss in Germany justified a massive strike planned for Monday as a “matter of... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Fawad flays PM’s response to Alvi’s letter LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior vice president Fawad Chaudhry has alleged that Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Imran praises Lahorites over successful rally LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has thanked Lahorites for ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
PML-N wants ‘scales of justice to be balanced’ before polls: Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President and chief organizer Maryam Nawaz has said that... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
KPCIP arranges session on women empowerment at Iqra University PESHAWAR: The management of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cities Improvement Program KPCIP arranged a Women Empowerment Panel... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Establishment Division transfers two DIGs ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division Islamabad on Sunday transferred two Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police. ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
NIH confirms one death from Covid-19 in Sindh ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Health (NIH) on Sunday confirmed that one death was reported in Sindh from... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
QWP demands action against flour hoarders, profiteers PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) demanded the government to ensure the availability of all commodities particularly... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Public asked to discourage ‘professional beggars’ ISLAMABAD: Social activists on Sunday warned the public against ‘professional beggars’ who are encroaching ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Nawabshah airport closed for two months NAWABSHAH: The Nawabshah airport has been closed for flight operations for two months, the Civil Aviation Authority... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Policeman guns down neighbour over petty issue KARACHI: A police official shot dead his neighbour over a petty issue of throwing garbage in Karachi’s Lines Area... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Need stressed for increasing use of solar energy PESHAWAR: Speakers at an international conference at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering and Technology said... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
KP govt unveils social protection policy PESHAWAR: The Provincial Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has prepared a Social Protection Policy to tackle poverty... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Flour distribution steps reviewed FAISALABAD: As many as 692943 bags of 10-kg flour have been free distributed among deserved in last five days under... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
The IMF-govt trust deficit The Pakistani public is being subjected to extremely disturbing macroeconomic indicators with each subsequent update... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Stop blaming the IMF! It has been forty days since the IMF’s (International Monetary Fund’s) technical talks concluded, but there have... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Letters The fuel ‘relief’ plan and the IMF The government’s planned fuel relief package has expectedly attracted International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
U-20 World Cup draw in Indonesia postponed amid protest against Israel participation JAKARTA: The draw for the Under-20 FIFA World Cup that was scheduled to take place in Indonesia next week will be... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Engaging youth critical to bolstering Pak-Saudi relations: CII chairman ISLAMABAD: Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz on Sunday said engaging youth was crucial to... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Ballance, Madhevere star as Zimbabwe win ODI series HARARE: Half-centuries from Gary Ballance and Wessly Madhevere helped Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by seven... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Coach says Bangladesh to stay aggressive after England, Ireland wins CHITTAGONG: Bangladesh aim to retain their all-round aggression following their shock recent T20 series sweep over... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
South Africa chase down record T20 target to beat Windies PRETORIA: South Africa pulled off the highest successful run chase in Twenty20 international cricket on Sunday to... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Miami Open: Hurkacz beats Kokkinakis in epic, Medvedev cruises through MIAMI GARDENS (United States): Hubert Hurkacz saved five match points as he fought back to beat Thanasi Kokkinakis ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim submits new bid for Man Utd LONDON, March 25, 2023 (AFP) - Manchester United have received a second Qatari bid to buy the English football... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
England see off Ukraine in Euro qualifier, Kazakhs stun Denmark PARIS: Harry Kane scored again as England made it two wins from two in Euro 2024 qualifying by beating Ukraine 2-0 ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Euro 2024: Mbappe looking to reach new heights with ambitious France DUBLIN: Kylian Mbappe’s rise continued as France started their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Morocco stun Brazil for first time in friendly international match TANGIERS (Morocco): Morocco stunned Brazil 2-1 in a friendly international on Saturday as the north African side... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
SCO summit: PIBC praises Modi for extending invitation to Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan India Business Council (PIBC) has welcomed inviting Pakistan to participate in the Shanghai... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (March 26, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (March 27, 2023).... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Dar looks with hopeful eyes to country’s friends Pakistan will not default and the government is making all possible efforts to steer it out of a difficult situation, he says Updated 27 Mar, 2023 11:32am
Hamstrung by forex constraints, govt may not be able to purchase 3 more LNG spot cargoes PLL has suggested that power sector be requested to analyse the possible savings with respect to power generation based on imported additional LNG through replacement of any other fuel Updated 27 Mar, 2023 11:33am
CPEC IPPs: EPTL threatens to shut down plant ISLAMABAD: M/s Engro Powergen Thar Private Limited (EPTL) has cautioned the federal government that it would shut... Updated 27 Mar, 2023 11:38am
CPEC IPPs: CPPA-G asked to stop capacity payment cuts ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has barred the Central Power... Updated 27 Mar, 2023 12:04pm
PM censures President’s letter ISLAMABAD: What appears to be a hard-hitting outburst, although, in the form of official communication, Prime... Updated 27 Mar, 2023 08:02am
Umar says ‘next week to be turning point’ LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary-General Asad Umar on Sunday praised party’s workers and supporters... Updated 27 Mar, 2023 12:06pm
Economic impasse is rooted in PTI govt’s policies: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said today’s political, governance and economic challenges have their... Updated 27 Mar, 2023 12:04pm
Rates PSX remains under severe pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under severe pressure during the outgoing four-day week due to heavy... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Rates Futures spread down 193bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 193bps to 15.68 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Four key projects: ADB sends mission to ascertain complaints’ eligibility ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has dispatched its Accountability Mission to ascertain eligibility of... Updated 27 Mar, 2023 12:09pm
China opens ties with Honduras BEIJING/TEGUCIGAL-PA/TAIPEI: China established diplomatic ties with Honduras on Sunday after the Central American... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Wheat flour distribution points: PM visits Multan, other parts of southern Punjab MULTAN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday undertook visits to various free wheat flour (Atta) distribution... Updated 27 Mar, 2023 12:10pm
SECP decides to amend VPS rules ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to amend the Voluntary Pension... Updated 27 Mar, 2023 12:07pm
Tunisia recovers 29 bodies after migrant vessels capsize TUNIS: Tunisia’s coastguard said Sunday the bodies of 29 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries had been... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Berliners vote down referendum on tighter climate goals BERLIN: A referendum in Berlin on Sunday that would have bound the city to strive to be climate neutral by 2030 has... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Rates PKR declines 0.53pc KARACHI: A shortened week saw the rupee lose 0.53% against the US dollar to settle at 283.2 in the inter-bank ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Banking stress brings US closer to recession: Fed’s Kashkari WASHINGTON: Recent stress in the banking sector and the possibility of a follow-on credit crunch brings the US ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
India says ‘time has come’ for Airbus, Boeing to set up jet assembly plants NEW DELHI: Plane giants Airbus and Boeing face mounting pressure to set up jetliner plants in India, after the... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Kazakhstan ready to boost ties with Pakistan: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Economy of Kazakhstan A. Kuantyrov has said that Kazakhstan is willing to ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Energy Adjustment of foreign exchange losses: Serious flaws in Ogra policy pointed out LAHORE: The stakeholders of the oil sector have pointed out serious flaws in the policy of the Oil and Gas ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Traders stress need for banking channels to promote trade with regional states PESHAWAR: Traders’ community has demanded the establishment of proper banking channels and business to business... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Tight gas policy must be loosened EDITORIAL: The country is currently relying around half of its energy needs on imports and within the gas sector the... Updated 27 Mar, 2023 11:28am
Sikh militancy returning to India’s Punjab EDITORIAL: The proponents for an independent state called ‘Khalistan’ are presently fighting on two fronts. The... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Countering the TTP terrorists EDITORIAL: Clashes between the security forces and the TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan) militants have intensified... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Stocks Wall Street recovers as Fed officials calm bank fears NEW YORK: Wall Street bounced back from an earlier sell-off on Friday at the end of a tumultuous week as US Federal... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Strength in megacap stocks masks broader US market woes NEW YORK: Investors are relying on an old strategy to navigate the current tumult in asset prices: buying shares of... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Stocks China stocks fall on rising Sino-US tensions SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Friday, as elevated Sino-US geopolitical tensions dented investor... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Commodities Nickel surges as inventories slide and speculators wade in LONDON: Nickel shot up on Friday after inventories in China tumbled, while some speculators took advantage of the... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Energy Oil settles down on worries over banks, US crude reserve NEW YORK: Oil prices settled lower on Friday as European banking shares fell and after US Energy Secretary Jennifer... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Commodities Gold eases from key $2,000 level as dollar rises NEW YORK: Gold dipped on Friday in a volatile week that saw bullion prices north of the key $2,000 figure as bank... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am