Gaza fighting rages despite latest truce efforts GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): Israeli air strikes battered Gaza and militants fired rockets again on... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
South Asia Temperature in Singapore soars to 40-year high SINGAPORE: Singapore reported its highest temperature in 40 years on Saturday, officials said, as a blistering... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Grant Bradburn appointed head coach of Pakistan team LAHORE: Grant Bradburn has been appointed as the head coach of the Pakistan national men’s side following a robust... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Blasts rock Khartoum as warring sides affirm humanitarian pledge KHARTOUM: Air strikes pummelled Khartoum Saturday, with representatives of Sudan’s warring factions meeting in... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Europe On final day of campaign, Erdogan accuses Turkish opposition of working with Biden ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan held his last election rallies in Istanbul on Saturday, accusing the... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
First polio case of year detected in S Waziristan SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: The first polio virus case has been confirmed in South Waziristan Lower during the current year.... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Rioters’ facilitators too will be brought to justice: Muqam PESHAWAR: Advisor to Prime Minister on National Heritage and Culture Division Engineer Amir Muqam on Saturday vowed... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
ICT to set up two more police stations ISLAMABAD: Owing to a significant increase witnessed in different crimes including robbery, snatching at gunpoint,... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Pakistan releases 198 Indian fishermen ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday released 198 Indian fishermen after completion of their sentences and verification ... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
AJK PM meets Finance Minister ISLAMABAD: Chaudhry Anwar Ul Haq, Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir called on Federal Minister for Finance and... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
PPP leader accuses IK of committing corruption, assails his approach to politics ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
‘7th International Multi-topic ICT Conference’ concludes KARACHI: The closing ceremony of the 7th International Multi-Topic ICT Conference was jointly organized by Sir Syed... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Four oil mill workers die after ‘inhaling toxic gas’ MULTAN: As many as four workers lost their life due to the spread of toxic gas in an oil well on Bahawalpur Road on... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
‘Heatwave-like weather’ likely to prevail KARACHI: The continuing heatwave like weather conditions are likely to prevail over most parts of Sindh with a... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
BUHSC holds 9th convocation KARACHI: The 9th convocation ceremony of Bahria University Health Sciences Campus (BUHSC) Karachi was held on here ... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Mango varieties in Sindh: Chinese investors show keen interest HYDERABAD: Chinese investors expressed their interest in the mango varieties of Sindh Province and visited Sindh... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
‘Pakistan Chemical Forum’ to start from 18th LAHORE: A three-day mega exhibition “Pakistan Chemical Forum” will be held on 18th – 20th May 2023 at... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
LDA DG for strict action against defaulters LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Director General Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that strict actions ... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
MBBS admission: LHC asks selection board to allow additional time to candidate LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that a selection board for admission to MBBS may relax the time limit and... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Political parties urged to help rebuild economy together LAHORE: In the aftermath of four days of intense political unrest, the nation faces staggering economic losses... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Regional connectivity described as ‘need of the hour’ for peace, prosperity LAHORE: Chairman of the Senate Defence Committee Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed said that regional connectivity was... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 13, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (May 14, 2023)... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Arrest of miscreants: PM sets 72-hour deadline Directs authorities to immediately arrest all those elements who were involved in different abhorrent and unpardonable incidents of vandalism Updated 14 May, 2023 10:14am
Al-Qadir Trust case: IHC directs IK to join NAB probe Court says if the petitioner does not join the investigation then NAB can approach this court Updated 14 May, 2023 10:15am
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter down again Social media giants were available on Friday night but on Saturday were again inaccessible Updated 14 May, 2023 10:15am
‘There’s no other option but to ban PTI,’ says Sana Says attacking and setting on fire government buildings and martyrs' monuments never happened during political protests Updated 14 May, 2023 10:17am
Leadership needs to undergo surgery Our economic imbalances need surgery, as in every crisis lies an opportunity. The question this raises is whether... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Directives issued to PPP’s provincial chiefs ISLAMABAD: In order to ensure the full participation of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in the sit-in outside the... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Nadra introduces NSOR platform to identify sex offenders ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) introduced a new platform National Sex Offenders... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
SCBA puts its weight behind SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) extended unwavering support and solidarity in protecting the... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Karachi population soars to over 18.61m: PBS ISLAMABAD: The total population in Karachi has reached over 18.61 million with two days left for completion of 7th... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Iddat marriage case: Petition filed against IK, wife declared inadmissible ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday declared inadmissible a petition filed against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
FC Compound: Security forces complete clearance operation RAWALPINDI: The clearance operation at FC Compound Muslim Bagh in Northern Balochistan, which had commenced on ... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Illegal actions of Aug 5, 2019: Bilawal says India vitiated atmosphere ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has categorically stated that India’s illegal and unilateral... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Letters Army has acted prudently and wisely No doubt May 9 will always be remembered as a black chapter in the history of this country. It was on this day that... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Workshop for media students KARACHI: A one-day training workshop on “Role of social media for social change” held at Shah Abdul Latif... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Development budget to be increased, says CM of Balochistan QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Saturday said that the size of the development budget... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Cambridge exams to resume from tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The British Council has announced the resumption of all Cambridge exams from Monday, May 15, as per... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
PM visits Corps Commander’s residence LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Saturday visited the Lahore Corps Commander house, also known as Jinnah House,... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Big rally in Karachi: Bilawal assails PTI, says PPP to wipe out ‘political terrorists’ KARACHI: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said Pakistan People’s Party will bury the politics of hatred... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Cotton & Textile ‘Next 15 days critical for cotton cultivation’ LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has said that the next 15 days are critical for cotton... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil margins post second straight weekly gains SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins were little changed on Friday, amid a dearth of trades at the... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Energy Northwest European gasoline refining margins lower amid weak exports NEW DELHI: Northwest European gasoline refining margins dropped to $19.50 a barrel on Friday after sharp gains in... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Energy VLSFO steady; market awaits fresh tenders from Kuwait’s Al Zour SINGAPORE: Asia’s very-low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) benchmarks held stable on Friday, with activity largely quiet... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Energy US natgas futures jump to one-week high on massive rig count drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 6% to a one-week high on Friday on worries output will decline in the... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 13, 2023)... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Cotton & Textile No visible change on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Commodities India’s April palm oil imports slump MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports in April slumped 30% from a month earlier to hit a 14-month low, as the premium... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (May 13, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
ECC approves Rs 4bn TSG for ASPIRE program ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved Rs4 billion technical supplementary grant (TSG)... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:09am
JIT to probe incidents of violence LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting at the Punjab Safe Cities Authority... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:11am
Punjab governor promulgates two ordinances LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rahman has promulgated the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment)... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:10am
ECC asks NAPHDA to review business plan ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Naya Pakistan Housing and... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:11am
Imran urges SC to launch probe LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Saturday urged the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) to ... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:11am
COAS vows to never forget May 9 mayhem RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday said the armed forces would not tolerate... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:09am
Maira switching station: NOC issued to five Chinese to work at project ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued No Objection Certificate (NOC) for five Chinese nationals at Maira... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:11am
ATL: number of return filers hits 3.58m mark Experts say FBR can achieve the target of 4.3 million taxpayers on the ATL by broadening the tax base process by data mining of Withholding Taxes Updated 14 May, 2023 10:03am
Original utility connection holders: Energy firms asked to collect tax data on CNIC basis ISLAMABAD: The Reforms and Resource Mobilisation Commission (RRMC) has recommended electricity/gas companies to... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:11am
PM for keeping an eye on prices of wheat, flour in KP LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday while taking notice of price hike of wheat and flour in... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:10am
Himalayan pink salt: US co says planning to invest $200m WASHINGTON: An American leading company in import, manufacture and supply of sea salt Miracle Saltworks Collective... Updated 14 May, 2023 10:09am
Intra-Arab rapprochement EDITORIAL: Winds of change are blowing in the Middle East. After the recent normalisation of relations between the... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Rise of Hindutva in Manipur EDITORIAL: What happened to India-held Kashmiris following abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 is now on ... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Industry ‘Iran keen to boost trade ties with Pakistan’ KARACHI: Chairman National Security Commission of Iranian parliament, Dr Vahid Jalal Zadeh has said that Iran is ... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Taxes Small tax base, high non-compliance incidence causing massive tax evasion LAHORE: A relatively small tax base and high levels of non-compliance has resulted in massive tax evasion in ... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Pakistan to export boiled meat to China: commercial counselor BEIJING: With a huge potential to export meat, Pakistan is all set to start exporting boiled meat to the Chinese... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Companies SDPI, RPL sign MoU to ‘reduce environmental footprint of businesses and consumption’ ISLAMABAD: Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Roshan Packages Limited (RPL) here on Saturday signed... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Taxes LTO Islamabad: FTO unearths ‘wrongdoing’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed a wrong act committed by the Large Taxpayer Office (LTO)... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Taxes RRMC recommends changes in tax laws ISLAMABAD: The Reforms and Resource Mobilization Commission (RRMC) has recommended legal changes in tax laws to ... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Prices of kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mix trend during this week past against the... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Federal budget: Govt has not as yet started consultation with business community: FPCCI chief KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has expressed his profound concerns that the government and its... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Qamar asks dealers to reduce prices of imported cars KARACHI: Federal Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar has warned car dealers of strict action if prices of... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
RD abolishment on imported luxury vehicles may hurt local auto industry KARACHI: The government’s decision to terminate regulatory duty (RD) on imported luxury vehicles will likely to... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Minister says vast scope of cooperation with Ethiopia exists ISLAMABAD: Dr Foziya Amin, Minister of State for Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia has said that there are vast... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Commodities Gold, silver regain big value KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday regained a big value while silver posted a sizeable increase on the local market,... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Commodities Paris wheat gains PARIS: Euronext wheat edged higher on Friday, supported by a bounce in Chicago futures, as participants adjusted... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Commodities China steps up sampling of soya cargoes BEIJING/SINGAPORE: China is significantly increasing the rate of inspections on imported soyabean cargoes, three... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures easier SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures were poised for a four-day losing streak on Friday and set to end the week in ... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Commodities Iron ore’s fall deepens on China demand anxiety MANILA: Iron ore futures wobbled on Friday and were on track for weekly losses due to waning optimism over prospects... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am
Commodities Wheat futures rise after falling for four consecutive sessions SINGAPORE/PARIS: Chicago wheat futures rose on Friday after four consecutive sessions of losses as bargain-buying... Published 14 May, 2023 03:24am