140 terror incidents have occurred in KP this year, CM told PESHAWAR: Over 140 major and minor incidents of terrorism took place across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during the current... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:58am
No white paper can whitewash IK’s ‘tenure of destruction’: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:57am
Media personnel urged to take part in healthy activities PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Excise and Narcotics Control Haji Manzoor Khan Afridi has said... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:55am
1973 Constitution: Golden jubilee celebrations begin today ISLAMABAD: A comprehensive one month long celebrations in connection with the Golden Jubilee of the 1973 ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:50am
Middle East Israel rejects claim Mossad backed judiciary overhaul protests OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s government on Sunday rejected claims raised in documents allegedly leaked from the... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:47am
Middle East Kuwait PM appoints finance minister in cabinet reshuffle KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf al-Sabah has appointed a new finance minister as part of a... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:44am
Middle East Hezbollah, Hamas chiefs meet in Beirut BEIRUT: The leaders of the armed movements Hezbollah and Hamas have met in Beirut to discuss “the readiness of the... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:38am
Pope expresses ‘deep concern’ over tensions between Israelis, Palestinians VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis noted his “deep concern” on Sunday over a flare-up in tensions between Israel and... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:29am
SFA to begin registration of pre-packed food brands on May 15 KARACHI: Director General, Sindh Food Authority (SFA), Agha Fakhar Hussain has said that SFA has decided to start ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:26am
Sanaullah says PML-N ready for elections FAISALABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Affairs Rana Sanaullah said his coalition government is making every... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:26am
Zardari reiterates commitment to protecting Constitution KARACHI: President of People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Asif Ali Zardari, spoke on Sunday about the ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:24am
AIG vows to solve problems of martyrs’ heirs QUETTA: Additional Inspector General (AIG) Police and Commandant Balochistan Constabulary Sulman Chaudhry on Sunday... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:23am
‘Polls to be held in October’ NAROWAL: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said on Sunday elections would be held in October... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:08am
Boat with 400 migrants adrift between Libya and Malta MILAN: A vessel with around 400 people on board is adrift between Malta and Libya and is taking on water, support... Published 10 Apr, 2023 07:06am
South Korea to discuss ‘issues raised’ from leaked documents with US SEOUL: South Korea is aware of news reports about a leak of several classified US military documents and it plans to... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
MQM-P blames administration for ‘artificial inflation’ HYDERABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has blamed the district administration of Hyderabad for... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Alleged harassment case: Alvi directs ombudsman to decide on the matter afresh ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday directed the Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment of ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
For international observers: ECP issues 30-point code of conduct ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a 30-point code of conduct for international... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Tennis team confirms place in prestigious competition LAHORE: Pakistan’s Under-14 tennis team will be participating in the World Group of the World Junior Tennis (WJT)... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
PFA stops operations at two eateries, penalises 18 others LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) continued its inspection operation against adulteration mafia and ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Experts hail govt’s decision to enhance tax rate on cigarettes ISLAMABAD: The social activists and health experts Sunday highly appreciated government’s decision of higher... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Completion of fresh projects: Policymakers urged to assist youths HYDERABAD: The academic and economic experts while terming the positive role of youth in education, industrial and... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
ICCI collects donations of Rs20m for PSH ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted a Barkat-e-Sehar program in collaboration with... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Court approves one-day physical remand of PTI leader ISLAMABAD: A local court on Sunday approved a one-day physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Tobacco control bodies call for regulation of cigarettes’ sale PESHAWAR: The Provincial Alliance for Sustainable Tobacco Control, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has called for passage of... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Fawad says ‘fascist’ govt will last for few weeks only ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Sunday that fascist government’s days had... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Waziristan encounters: One solider martyred, two terrorists killed ISLAMABAD: Fire exchange took place between the Pakistani troops and terrorists in general area Razmak, North... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Mushahid proposes ‘grand national dialogue’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed on Sunday while showing his serious... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Pakistan-New Zealand series: Ali Naqvi, Chris Broad named as referees for T20I, ODI matches LAHORE: Former Test cricketers and respected match referees Ali Naqvi and Chris Broad will lead the playing control... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
81 ETOs transferred, posted in Punjab LAHORE: Director General Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Punjab Muhammad Ali have transferred 81 Excise &... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
CM to distribute ration among 100,000 families in Balochistan: minister QUETTA: Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langu said that the Chief Minister has announced to give ration to... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Drizzle likely in parts of Sindh KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department on Sunday predicted partly cloudy weather in most districts of the Sindh... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Six policemen injured ISLAMABAD: Six policemen got injured in a road accident on Sunday morning when a trailer collided with a police van... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Tessori admits no one is working for Karachi’s betterment KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori said on Sunday that he was under fire for criticising street crime and gas... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Protests held against murder of IBA professor HYDERABAD: The civil society and Sindhi Adabi Sangat Sindh staged separate protest demonstrations and sit-ins at... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Madhu Mohammadan wins 3rd Naya Nazimabad football tournament KARACHI: Madhu Mohammadan Gulshan Iqbal won the 3rd Naya Nazimabad Floodlights Ramadan Football Tournament. The 3rd... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Coca-Cola Pakistan launches recruitment drive at SU HYDERABAD: One of the premium beverage companies of Pakistan launched its recruitment drive at the Institute of... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Middle East Saudi, Omani envoys hold peace talks with Houthi leaders in Sanaa RIYADH: Saudi and Omani delegations held talks with Houthi officials in Yemen’s capital Sanaa on Sunday, ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Secretary industries, commerce visits Indus Rasool Technology University LAHORE: Secretary Industries and Commerce Ehsan Bhutta visited Rasool Technology University Mandi Bahauddin and... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Security of pilgrims: Saudi govt has deployed extensive air surveillance system, says ambassador Nawaf ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Sunday said the Saudi government had deployed an... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
CCPO lauds performance of Lahore police LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Lahore Additional IG Bilal Siddiqui Kamyana has lauded the performance of Lahore... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Default averted, claims Bilal ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Economy and Energy Bilal Azhar Kayani on Sunday said that the... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Calligraphy workshop begins today LAHORE: A five-day calligraphy workshop begins on Monday (today) at Alhamra Arts Center, the Mall. The workshop has... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Two terrorists killed in Mach operation ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations ISPR) said on Sunday that from 7 Apr 23 onwards, an intelligence ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Tailors, designers working overtime to meet Eid rush ISLAMABAD: As the month of Ramazan nears to end, many seasonal tailors and renowned designers in the country are... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Mobile education unit creates awareness about road safety FAISALABAD: Negli-gence of drivers is the major cause of accidents. The regular training session for drivers is the... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Shrinking Indus Delta attracts UN’s attention ISLAMABAD: The shrinking delta of Mighty River Indus of Pakistan has emerged on the United Nations radar after it... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (April 09, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (April 10, 2023).... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday April 09, 2023 Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Rates PSX remains volatile KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained volatile during the outgoing week ended on April 07, 2023 on investor... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Rates Futures spread up 834bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 834bps to 13.42 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
PTI issues ‘white paper’ on PDM govt’s performance ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday issued a “white paper” titled “one-year dark period”... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:30am
Tesla to build battery plant in Shanghai SHANGHAI: Tesla Inc will build a factory in Shanghai to make the Megapack energy storage product, Chinese state... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:27am
Closing dates of two CASA-1000 financial agreements extended ISLAMABAD: The International Development Association has extended closing dates of two financing agreements of... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:31am
NTC’s budget sent to ECC for approval ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has sought the Economic Coordination... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:29am
Bank takeover prevented Swiss economy collapse: minister GENEVA: Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said Switzerland’s economy would probably have collapsed had... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:28am
Macron says Europe should not follow US or Chinese policy over Taiwan PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said in comments published on Sunday that Europe had no interest in an... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Rates PKR declines 0.3pc KARACHI: The rupee depreciated 0.3% against the US dollar to close at 284.65 in the inter-bank market during the... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Elahi urges PDM not to turn politics into ‘enmity’ LAHORE: Punjab former chief minister Parvez Elahi urged the Pakistan Democratic Movement led government to not turn... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
PM greets Christian community on Easter ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday felicitated the Christian community around the world,... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Over 2,800 Sikh pilgrims reach Lahore ISLAMABAD: More than 2,800 Sikh pilgrims from India reached Lahore via Wagah border to attend the annual Baisakhi... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
GIKI, Chinese varsity sign MoU PESHAWAR: Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology and Northwestern Polytechnical... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Munir Niazi remembered ISLAMABAD: Legendary Urdu and Punjabi poet, Munir Ahmed Niazi was remembered on his 95th birth anniversary on ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rate stable amid increased business volume KARACHI: The rate of cotton remained stable previous week amid improved business activities, though there was... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
The GDP growth this year The budgeted Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate was an unrealistic 5 percent (10 June 2022), downgraded to 3... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 01:14pm
Does Dar have a role in IMF procrastination? There is an uncertainty surrounding the provincial elections and the pending IMF (International Monetary Fund)... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Letters Ramazan amid unbridled inflation According to a credible research, retail spending in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region during Ramazan ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Commodities Prices of food items on the rise in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Prices of grocery items, especially live chicken/ meat, vegetables, pulses, cooking oil and other edibles... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Energy Fuels from Russian oil get backdoor entry into Europe via India NEW DELHI: Record high imports of crude oil from Russia in fiscal 2022-23 helped India’s refiners boost exports of... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Stocks Wall Street ends higher as investors eye jobs data NEW YORK: Major US stock indexes ended higher on Thursday, helped by a rally in Alphabet shares as investors, ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Stocks FTSE 100 climbs ahead of Easter break LONDON: UK’s blue-chip index rose on Thursday, gaining for a third consecutive week, as a rally in commodity ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Stocks UAE stock markets fall as WB alters economic forecast DUBAI: Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates fell on Friday after the World Bank cut its 2023 economic growth... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Stocks China stocks rise to 1-month high amid signs of capital inflows SHANGHAI: China stocks rose to a one-month high on Friday, buoyed by signs of strong capital inflows, and hopes of... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Commodities Raw sugar hits 6-1/2-year high NEW YORK/LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose to the highest level in 6-1/2 years on Thursday, as low production in... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Commodities Shanghai copper set for weekly losses amid economic headwinds BEIJING: Copper prices in Shanghai nudged up on Friday, amid quiet trading ahead of the US non-farm payrolls report,... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Stocks Indian shares rise BENGALURU: Indian shares logged gains for a second consecutive week on Thursday, aided by real estate and financials... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Stocks Asian markets closed for holidays HONG KONG: Financial markets in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Singapore... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Energy Exxon says its decarbonisation business could outgrow oil, in multi-trillion market HOUSTON: Exxon Mobil Corp’s Low Carbon business has the potential to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Rates YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month (March 1 to 31,... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 03 to 07,... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Parliament will try to prove it’s part of solution? Joint session likely to adopt SC bill today Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:35am
PTI parliamentary party to meet today ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has convened its parliamentary party meeting today (Monday) at the... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:33am
Punjab polls: Cabinet refers fund matter to parliament ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Sunday could not approve the required funds to the Election Commission of Pakistan... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:34am
‘Conspiracy’ was not hatched in US: IK LAHORE: Former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan said that ‘regime change conspiracy’... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:32am
USD LIBOR to SOFR: DFIs concerned at transitioning delay ISLAMABAD: The world’s top ten Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have expressed serious concern at... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:33am
Tax payments made by PEPs: PIC summons secretary FBR for not providing info ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has summoned the Secretary Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for... Updated 10 Apr, 2023 08:29am
KP-EZDMC has set up nine zones: CEO PESHAWAR: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development & Management Company... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
BMP exhorts govt to review economic policies LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) stressed need for... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Industry HCSTSI flays increase in interest rate HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Industry Pak-Afghan trade: Traders, officials discuss ways to enhance activities PESHAWAR: Traders during a joint meeting of Pak-Afghan apprised the officials concerned regarding trade-related... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Taxes Tax expert criticises FBR for removing taxpayers’ names from ATL PESHAWAR: A leading tax expert of KP, Muhammad Umair Zeb told Business Recorder on Sunday that Federal Board of... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Inflation to remain high despite policy rate hike: analyst KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to increase key policy rate by 100 basis points to a record... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Industry SM Tanveer elected unopposed as UBG patron KARACHI: Members of central core committee of the United Business Group (UBG) unanimously elected young business... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
The dramatic slide of economy continues EDITORIAL: The World Bank’s senior macroeconomist Derek Chen while briefing journalists suggested measures that... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Political dissent vs. sedition EDITORIAL: Pronouncing criticism of a government or its subordinate organisations as sedition — the crime of... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
World Bank lowers India current fiscal year growth forecast to 6.3pc NEW DELHI: The World Bank on Tuesday lowered its forecast for India’s economic growth in the current fiscal year... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Money & Banking Latest banking crisis will be felt for years, says JPMorgan Chase CEO NEW YORK: While the current banking crisis isn’t like 2008, it “is not yet over” and will be felt for years to... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
US hiring eases in March as economy shows signs of cooling WASHINGTON: US job gains eased in March for a second straight month, government data showed Friday, adding to signs... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Egypt inflation seen hitting all-time high in March CAIRO: Egypt’s headline inflation rate is set to hit an all-time high in March, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday,... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Germany warns EU over tampering with schemes for struggling banks LONDON: Germany has told the European Union not to tamper with rules that allow banks which are part of a network... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry