KSA seeks cooperation with China, ‘ignores’ Western worries RIYADH: Saudi Arabia wants to collaborate, not compete, with China, the kingdom’s energy minister declared on... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Honduras opens China embassy after cutting ties with Taiwan BEIJING: Honduras officially opened an embassy in China on Sunday, months after the Central American country ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
EU offers Tunisia over 1bn euros to boost economy TUNIS: The European Union on Sunday offered Tunisia more than one billion euros in aid to boost its crisis-hit... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Trump is ‘toast’ if classified records case is proven, ex-AG WASHINGTON: Former US Attorney General William Barr on Sunday defended Special Counsel Jack Smith’s 37-count... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Mirwaiz again barred from offering Friday prayer in IIOJK MIRPUR (AJK): The Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar on Sunday said that Mirwaiz of Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Italian CG meets Sindh CM KARACHI: Italian Consul General Danilo Giurdanella and Ombudsman of Lazio, Italy Marino Fardelli called on Sindh... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
WASA accelerates drive against defaulters RAWALPINDI: Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has accelerated its ongoing operation against defaulters,... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Two trains narrowly escape collision GHOTKI: The Rawalpindi-bound Green Line and the Fareed Express moving in the opposite direction narrowly escaped an... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Over 75pc pharmacies functioning without qualified pharmacists, says expert KARACHI: Over 75% of pharmacies in Pakistan are functioning without trained and qualified pharmacists to dispense... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
PPP candidates return unopposed in Hyderabad, Sanghar HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party’s candidate returns unopposed over town chairman’s seat in Hyderabad, ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Rain-hit KP: Bilawal asks PPP workers to participate in relief activities KARACHI: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressing deep grief and sorrow over the loss of precious ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Cyclone threat: Commissioner orders removal of billboards KARACHI: Karachi Commissioner Iqbal Memon has directed authorities concerned to remove all billboards from the city... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Training our manpower key to breaking debt trap: PDP KARACHI: Expressing dismay at insufficient outlays in the budget for education and training sectors, Pasban... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Karachi mayorship: Murtaza, Naeem’s nomination papers declared valid KARACHI: In Karachi’s mayoral and deputy elections, the documents of Barrister Murtaza Wahab a Pakistan Peoples... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Coastal cities, towns of Sindh: ‘extremely heavy rainfall’ expected KARACHI: The cyclonic storm “Biparjoy” has grown into extreme levels over the Arabian Sea, which is likely to... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
BISP, KfW German Development Bank ink MoU PESHAWAR: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and KfW, a German Development Bank, have forged a partnership... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Pilgrims urged to obtain authorised ‘sacrificial coupons’ MAKKAH MUKARMA: Director General Hajj Abdul Wahab Soomro on Sunday emphasized the importance of obtaining authorized... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
‘Ease of doing business’ deteriorating in NMDs: study PESHAWAR: A study conducted by National Influencers, a think-tank of the newly merged districts (NMDs) of the... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
OGDCL embarks on transformative learning journey with LUMS LAHORE: In a landmark partnership, the Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has joined hands with the... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Systems Limited and IBM showcase cutting-edge technology at ‘Go Limitless’ LAHORE: Systems Limited, in collaboration with its partner IBM, hosted Go Limitless, an event focused on business... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Hides of sacrificial animals: June 20 deadline to submit application RAWALPINDI: June 20 would be the deadline to submit an application to collect hides of sacrificial animals as... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
USA Body camera footage released after fatal police shooting of 14-year-old in Colorado NEW YORK: Police in Aurora, Colorado, have released body camera footage following the death of a teenager who was... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Cricketer Eyman sets her goals for ACC Asia Cup 2023 LAHORE: Eyman Fatima, an 18-year-old hailing from Sargodha, is another rising star in Pakistan’s cricket scene.... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Biden plans to keep quiet on Trump documents charges WASHINGTON: Don’t expect US President Joe Biden to comment about the 37-count indictment against Donald Trump that... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Europe UK opposition demands election amid Johnson ‘farce’ LONDON: UK opposition leader Keir Starmer on Sunday demanded a general election as three MPs from the ruling... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Khamenei says ‘nothing wrong’ with a nuclear deal with West DUBAI: Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that a deal with the West over Tehran’s nuclear work was possible if... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Europe Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus in July, says Putin MOSCOW: Russia will start deploying tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus after special storage facilities are ready ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Africa Clashes resume in Sudan as 24-hour ceasefire ends KHARTOUM: Shelling and gunfire resumed Sunday in the Sudanese capital, witnesses said, after the end of a 24-hour... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Europe Scottish ex-leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested LONDON: Former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was on Sunday arrested as part of an investigation into financial... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Expert says climate change, water scarcity can affect rice production LAHORE: Chairman Rice Research and Development Board Punjab Shahzad Ali Malik warned that challenges such as climate... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Trimmu-Sidhnai Link Canal affectees: Compensation process begins LAHORE: Owing to continuous mediation, monitoring, and facilitation by the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab, the... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
PAF&DA project: CM Punjab reviews progress LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority project and... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Bonded child labour prevails due to poor implementation of laws: HWA HYDERABAD: In ten years, from 2013 to 2023, in Sindh 3727 children together with their adult family members were... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Absence from PAC meeting: NTDC MD tenders apology to Power Division ISLAMABAD: Managing Director, National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) Rana Abdul Jabbar has tendered... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Sindh police delegation calls on Punjab CM LAHORE: A delegation of Sindh Police Under Training DSPs met with the Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Punjab, KP govts urged to raise salaries LAHORE: Senior leader of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan has urged the caretaker governments of... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (June 11, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (June 12, 2023).... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Rates PSX witnesses positive trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed positive trend during the outgoing week ended on June 09, 2023 due to... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Rates Futures spread up 341bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 341bps to 18.97 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Sindh CM issues cyclone alert for coastal cities, towns KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday said that cyclonic storm, ‘Biparjoy’ is likely to hit... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:41am
Divided Fed expected to rally around a US interest rate pause WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to pause its campaign of interest rate increases on Wednesday... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:40am
Danish minister may arrive this week ISLAMABAD: Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy, Dan Jorgensen is likely to visit... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 12:16pm
‘World Bank needs new playbook to boost private investment in emerging markets’ WASHINGTON: The World Bank must use “informed risk-taking” to encourage private investors to get more engaged in... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:40am
Rates PKR declines 0.43pc KARACHI: The rupee depreciated 0.43% in the inter-bank market during the previous week, maintaining its rather ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Aleem expresses sorrow over loss of lives in KP LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) leader and senior politician Abdul Aleem Khan expressed deep sorrow over the... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Karachi mayorship: JI urges Zardari to ‘accept PPP’s defeat’ KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Sirajul Haq said on Sunday that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Maryam steps up criticism of seemingly beleaguered IK SHUJAABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz on Sunday lambasted the Pakistan... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Increased cooperation with Turkiye will create a win-win situation: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that the enhanced bilateral cooperation between... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Two policemen shot dead at Sohrab Goth KARACHI: Unidentified armed men shot dead two policemen in Sohrab Goth area on Sunday. According to police, the ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Jahangir Tareen leaves for London LAHORE: Senior politician Jahangir Tareen has left for London, days after launching Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP).... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Three soldiers martyred, 3 terrorists killed in Miran Shah RAWALPINDI: The armed forces gunned down three terrorists while four others were injured in a gun battle in the... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Rana says IK to face legal action in two to three weeks ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, who cited the May 9 events, said legal action could be initiated ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Muqam says general elections will be in Oct PESHAWAR: Advisor to PM on Political & Public Affairs, National Heritage and Provincial President PML-N Khyber... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
At least 27 dead, 146 injured as rains lash southern KP PESHAWAR: At least 27 people died and 146 others injured in gusty winds and rain-related incidents in Bannu, Karak,... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Ulema’s moot demands govt bring all May 9 rioters to justice LAHORE: In a joint declaration, Pakistan Stability Ulema-Mashaykh Conference urged for the exposure of all those... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
KP Education Dept announces summer vacations PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department Sunday decided to change the summer holidays from June 12 instead... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Renovation of Darbar of Bibi Pak Daman: CM reviews progress LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi presided over a meeting at CM Office in which progress on the... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Talks not possible with ‘people like Imran’: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has said there is no room for the... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate rises as market witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: A bullish trend in cotton prices was seen on cotton market and the spot rate was hiked by of Rs500 per... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Budget: Will money come as budgeted? The key question from an economic perspective is not whether the budget 2023-24 is pro-poor, pro-business,... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 07:06am
One burger combo, please! Finance minister Ishaq Dar has been regularly claiming two things: One, Pakistan won’t default on its external ... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 07:08am
Letters ‘The AgriTech way’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor ‘The AgriTech way’ carried by the newspaper yesterday. In my view,... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Commodities Prices of essential food items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, vegetables, flour, sugar, fruits,... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Sharifuddin Pirzada: a legend grossly misunderstood A lawyer’s fame is like a writing on a sand beach. In the turbulent political and constitutional history of... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Stocks London stocks fall on homebuilders drag, Croda sell-off LONDON: British equities slipped on Friday after chemicals firm Croda hauled the sector to its worst day in over... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Commodities Copper heads for second weekly gain as stocks improve sentiment LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday, heading for a second weekly gain, on hopes of improved demand from top ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Energy Oil posts second weekly decline as demand concerns overshadow Saudi cut BENGALURU: Oil prices fell more than a dollar a barrel on Friday to record a second straight weekly decline, as... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Commodities Gold heads for best week in five on Fed rate pause bets NEW YORK: Gold eased on Friday on a stronger dollar and higher yields, but was set for its best week since early May... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Commodities Palm oil surges 3pc ahead of key data, logs second weekly decline KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 3 percent on Friday, rebounding from the previous session... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Stocks China stocks rise SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Friday, buoyed by optimism over policy support for automobile and technology... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Stocks European shares slip as cenbank meetings loom PARIS: European shares slipped on Friday, rounding off a lacklustre week that saw investors step to the sidelines... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Stocks US stocks end a tad higher as Tesla rallies NEW YORK: The S&P 500 closed higher on Friday but off session highs, as a Tesla rally failed to galvanize the... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (June 5 to 9,... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday June 11, 2023 Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
PM still hopeful of successful IMF agreement Says if the agreement delays further due to ‘any reason’, he will apprise the nation Updated 12 Jun, 2023 09:19am
PSDP spending: CM demands Centre put Sindh on a par with other provinces KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday urged the Federation to bring the province at par with other... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:42am
First-ever crude-laden Russian ship arrives KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: The first-ever Russian oil ship carrying over 45,000 metric tons of crude has arrived at Karachi... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:41am
Tax expenditures constitute 36.43pc of FBR tax collection? ISLAMABAD: The tax expenditures remained 36.43 percent of the total Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax collection in... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:43am
KE may buy power from Turtonas-Uzghor projects ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) is likely to purchase 82.25-MW hydel electricity from Turtonas-Uzghor hydropower projects... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:42am
CPEC hydropower project achieves hoisting of last rotor in Mansehra BEIJING: The Suki Kinari Hydropower project in northwest Pakistan achieved the hoisting of a core component on... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:43am
Sugar import: Cut in tax rates amongst reasons behind huge income tax exemptions cost ISLAMABAD: The reduction in tax rates including withholding tax on the import of sugar is one of the reasons for... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:43am
APTPMA chief hails budget FAISALABAD: Federal budget 2023-24 is a ‘balanced budget’, nevertheless, there is enough room for improvement... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Industry Furniture’s demand growing in Afghanistan, says Ashfaq ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer Pakistan Furniture Council Mian Kashif Ashfaq Sunday said that Pakistani ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
18th Amendment has weakened federation financially, claims PBF LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says eighteenth amendment financially weakened the federation in the name of... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Industry FSC to build a world class fish market at KFH KARACHI: Administrator Fishermen’s Cooperative Society (FSC) Zahid Ibrahim Bhatti visited the wholesale fish... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Comments on FY2023-24 Budget The Finance Bill 2023 did not bring any substantial change in the tax policy as all major revenue measures are aimed... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 06:46am
Court not to interfere in economic policy EDITORIAL: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial while heading a three-judge bench hearing the Jamaat-i-Islami petition to... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 06:51am
Workplace harassment EDITORIAL: The issue is commonly misconstrued as the following details show. A woman, Nadia Naz, working with the... Updated 12 Jun, 2023 06:49am
Inland Aquaculture Farming has huge export potential: Haider LAHORE: Inland Aquaculture Farming (fish & shrimp farming) has a potential to earn more than US$ 2 billion per... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
S Africa skirts recession with surprise Q1 growth JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s economy grew slightly in the first three months of the year, confounding fears of a... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Yellen says more US bank consolidation is possible WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday it would not be surprising to see further ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Taxes Changes in FBR’s tax expenditure may affect provincial revenues ISLAMABAD: The changes made in the cost of tax exemptions by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may have an impact ... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Money & Banking Dollar gains before Fed meeting, inflation data NEW YORK: The dollar bounced off two-week lows on Friday as investors awaited inflation data and the Federal... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am
Amendments to barter trade mechanism quite possible, says Ansari PESHAWAR: Member Customs Operation Federal Board of Revenue, Mukarram Jah Ansari has said that the newly introduced... Published 12 Jun, 2023 06:26am