Meat prices on the rise in Karachi KARACHI: The retail prices of veal beef, both boneless and with bones, have witnessed an increase in the last one ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 07:18am
Homegrown fried chicken chain replaces KFC in Russia MOSCOW: The Russian incarnation of KFC opened its first restaurant in Moscow on Tuesday after the American fast food... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
PetroSaudi pair indicted in Switzerland over 1MDB scandal GENEVA: Two PetroSaudi managers have been indicted in Switzerland on suspicion of embezzling and laundering nearly ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
North Korea sanctions case: British American Tobacco Plc to pay more than $635m WASHINGTON: British American Tobacco Plc has agreed to pay more than $635 million to US authorities after a... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Kenya hunger cult deaths reach 89, minister prays survivors will ‘tell the story’ NAIROBI: The death toll among followers of a Kenyan cult who believed they would go to heaven if they starved... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
NASA chief sees Russians and Americans together on space station through 2030 OTTAWA: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Tuesday condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Saudi Arabia seizes 12m pills in amphetamine bust RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the seizure of more than 12 million amphetamine pills hidden in a shipment... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
UAE needs time to show effectiveness to exit financial crime grey list: official LONDON: The United Arab Emirates needs time to demonstrate the effectiveness and enforcement of policies introduced... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
‘Huge biological risk’ after Sudan fighters occupy lab: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Tuesday that fighters in conflict-ravaged Sudan had occupied the national... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Japan firm’s pioneering Moon landing fails TOKYO: A Japanese startup attempting the first private landing on the Moon said Wednesday it had lost communication... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
People throng picnic spots in large numbers during Eid holidays RAWALPINDI: Thousands of fun-seekers including women and children thronged parks of the twin cities of Rawalpindi ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Pakistan assumes presidency of UN body on information UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan was formally elected as chairman of the UN Committee on Information (COI), a subsidiary ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
First Mpox case detected: ministry ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination on Tuesday reported that Pakistan... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Minister stresses need for transparency in all matters LAHORE: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar on Tuesday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) believed... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
NAB notices in Toshakhana case: IHC to resume hearing on pleas of Imran, wife tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will resume hearing of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
PML-N wants SC to take notice of ‘Saqib’s audio clip’ LAHORE: Reacting to the alleged audio leak between the former chief justice Saqib Nisar and a PTI lawyer, Pakistan... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Justice Tariq has no social media ID: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has stated that Justice Sardar Tariq Masood has neither a Twitter account nor any... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Security audit of important buildings ordered ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the current wave of terrorism in the country, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Another convoy of Pakistanis has reached Port Sudan: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has safely moved another convoy carrying 211 Pakistanis from Khartoum to Port Sudan, reaching ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
CTD police station blast KP IG rules out terrorism PESHAWAR: The Inspector General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police Akhtar Hayat Gandapur has ruled out terrorism from the ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Rashid urges govt to opt for elections instead of committing ‘suicide’ RAWALPINDI: Awami Muslim League chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid said on Tuesday that the government... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
To discuss current situation: JUI-F summons emergency meeting ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has summoned an emergency party meeting starting from today (Wednesday)... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Economy stabilising, says governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Monday that the national economy is stabilizing, and it ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
GCU transitions to hybrid teaching model LAHORE: The GC University Lahore has successfully transitioned to a hybrid teaching model that combines both online... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Business community slams Swat blast, expresses solidarity with LEAs LAHORE: The business community, across the country, on Tuesday strongly condemned the Swat blast and expressed... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Polygraph can be used to determine guilt of accused: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that the polygraph technique can be used to determine the guilt of an... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
President grieved ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday expressed his deep grief over the loss of precious human lives in a... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Measures against illegal parking on the anvil LAHORE: The Lahore administration has decided to act against illegal parking outside commercial buildings in the... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
PCB committee gets 60-day extension LAHORE: The Management Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been given a two-month extension by the PCB... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Baroness Warsi, SAPM advocate gender equality, poverty reduction ISLAMABAD: Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, a current Member of the House of Lords and former co-Chairwoman of the UK’s... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
PM greets Erdogan on successful flight of Hurjet ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday congratulated Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Parliament supreme institution of country, says SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Defence Affairs, Malik Ahmad Khan on Tuesday said that Parliament... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
CM vows to ensure good treatment facilities for children LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited the Children’s Hospital Lahore and showed compassion... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Minister calls for analysis of leaked audio clip FAISALABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan said on Tuesday the entire country was facing a chaos-like... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Hot spell to persist till 27th KARACHI: The continuing hot and dry weather is expected to persist over several districts of Sindh until April 27,... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Anti-terrorism operation’s scope widened: Senator QUETTA: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Resources Senator Abdul Qadir on Tuesday said... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Imran conspiring against entire country: minister KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon alleged on Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
No compromise will be made on Balochistan’s resources: minister QUETTA: Balochistan Minister for Home and Tribal Affairs, PDMA Balochistan Mir Ziaullah Langu on Tuesday said that... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Digital census extended till 30th KARACHI: The digital census has been extended until April 30 for Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
APHC condemns HR violations by Indian forces in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader Shabbir Ahmad Shah has strongly condemned the gross human rights... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Chinese official meets finance minister ISLAMABAD: Pang Chunxue, Charge’d Affairs, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China called on Finance Minister... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Elephant Madhu Bala to be shifted to Safari Park: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Dr Syed Saif-ur-Rahman has said that Madhu Bala, the elephant in the zoo, will be... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
CPO visits Murree to review security, traffic arrangements RAWALPINDI: City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mahmood Hamdani on Tuesday visited Murree and reviewed the... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Resolutions on Kashmir, Palestine: UN body urged to opt for bold moves to ensure enforcement UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the United Nations Security Council to take “bold decisions” to secure ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Options to address rising inflation The SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) is trying to check inflation through just one instrument, the interest rate, based... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
SSGC: Recovery and transformation Sui Southern Gas Co. Ltd. (SSGC) serves the gas transmission and distribution to Sindh and Balochistan. SSGC caters... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Letters The spectre of ‘Eid exams’ We all know that Eidul Fitr marks the end of Ramazan, the Muslim holy month of fasting, and is celebrated during the... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Stocks Indian shares rise on improved sentiment BENGALURU: Indian shares edged higher on Tuesday, boosted by strong fourth-quarter earnings from heavyweights... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Stocks China stocks decline for fifth straight session SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down for a fifth straight session to around a one-month low on Tuesday, after data... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Stocks Spanish stocks clock worst day in a month as Santander leads slide PARIS: Spanish stocks clocked their worst session in a month on Tuesday as heavyweight Santander led a slide among... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Debt limit action should be ‘without conditions’: Yellen WASHINGTON: A US debt default would trigger an “economic and financial catastrophe,” Treasury Secretary Janet... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 25, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 26, 2023).... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Pakistan’s economy: ADB lists factors that continue to pose challenges Says uncertainties and institutional factors continue to weigh on project implementation Updated 26 Apr, 2023 11:07am
Plan shared with Dar: FBR set to meet Rs586bn revenue target this month ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Asim Ahmad Tuesday shared a detailed plan with Finance Minister... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:53am
Non-payment of dues: PMO seeks update on Al-Jomaih Group’s legal notice ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Office (PMO) has sought update on M/s Al-Jomaih Group legal notice issued to the... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:53am
DG ISPR explains army’s ‘apolitical’ approach to politics ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry Tuesday... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:54am
Kabal CTD police station: Death toll in twin explosions rises to 17 PESHAWAR: The death toll in twin explosions caused by a spark in a munitions cache at counter-terrorism department... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:54am
SECMC’s forex-related issues: Sindh seeks Dar’s support ISLAMABAD: The Government of Sindh (GoS) has sought Finance Minister’s help for opening of LCs and remittances for... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:50am
Central banks signal end of bank turmoil FRANKFURT/LONDON/TOKYO: The world’s top central banks are cutting the frequency of their dollar liquidity operations... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:50am
PTI’s Karachi MNAs decide to attend NA session KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Karachi’s nine members of the National Assembly have decided to attend the... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:44am
Action against errant taxmen: FBR fails to implement FTO’s key recommendation ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has failed to implement a key recommendation by the Federal Tax... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:45am
Manufacturers-cum-exporters: EFS users seek clearance of goods by customs LAHORE: The users of the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) have approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seeking... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:42am
IK links country’s progress to a strong justice system LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has warned that without a strong justice system, Pakistan... Updated 26 Apr, 2023 08:44am
UBS hopes to complete Credit Suisse takeover before July ZURICH: UBS said Tuesday it would likely complete its takeover of stricken rival Credit Suisse before the end of... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Rates PKR appreciates 0.33pc KARACHI: The rupee appreciated 0.33% during the four-session previous week, closing at 283.47 against the US dollar... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Cotton & Textile Secretary agriculture finalises cotton revival plan LAHORE: Cotton crop is of key importance for the country’s economy. Government is taking vigorous steps to revive... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Industry Climatic changes: Rice crop remains unhurt: PHHSA LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Hi Tech Hybrid Rice Association (PHHSA) Shahzad Ali Malik Tuesday said climatic changes... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Taxes Traders for reduction in ST rate, against double taxation ISLAMABAD: Traders have proposed reducing the sales tax to single digit, phase wise, besides demanding that double... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
SCO body to hold art expo of children, young artists ISLAMABAD: The “Silk Road: Artists’ Rendezvous - The Silk Road in Children’s Eyes” the SCO countries art... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Why country’s exports are declining? EDITORIAL: Export data for July-March 2023 released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) as opposed to... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Hot desert’s coal left out in the cold EDITORIAL: The dollar crunch is hitting the economy hard; the power sector is no exception either. One more casualty... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Industry Great food insecurity ahead for country, says PBC report LAHORE: Pakistan’s food trade balance was a deficit of $3.6 billion in the Financial Year 2022. Compulsion to... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Govt urged to ban import of non-essential items KARACHI: President of United Business Group (UBG) Zubair F Tufail has said that after the government lifted the ban... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Companies Emaan Islamic Banking, TPL Insurance launch ‘Emaan All-in-One Account’ LAHORE: Emaan Islamic Banking, a division of Silk Bank Limited, and TPL Insurance Limited - Window Takaful ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Stocks Wall St falls as weak earnings fan fears of economic slowdown NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Tuesday as a downbeat forecast from United Parcel Service fueled concerns about a ... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Commodities Weak Chinese demand drags down copper prices LONDON: Copper prices fell to their lowest in six weeks on Tuesday, pressured by weak Chinese demand, a stronger... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Energy Oil dips 2pc on strong dollar HOUSTON: Oil dropped 2 percent on Tuesday after two sessions of gains as jitters about the global economic outlook... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Commodities Gold pauses as traders hunker down for economic cues NEW YORK: Gold prices were flat on Tuesday as a stronger dollar countered support from lower Treasury yields, while... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Commodities Palm oil slips to one-week low KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped to the lowest close in more than one-week on Tuesday, as the market... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Money & Banking US dollar gains as risk appetite wanes NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Tuesday as market sentiment turned risk-averse amid worries about earnings and the... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Money & Banking First Republic Bank deposits tumble more than $100bn as it explores options NEW YORK: First Republic Bank shares sank more than 20% after the closing bell on Monday as it said deposits plunged... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
US consumer confidence falls ahead of Fed decision WASHINGTON: US consumer confidence fell more than many predicted in April, fueled by a deterioration in expectations... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (April 17 to 20,... Published 26 Apr, 2023 06:15am