‘Plan B’: Govt urged to take nation into confidence KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:56am
PDP for speedy uplift of Gorakh Hill KARACHI: People of Sindh are deprived of quality recreational and tourist facilities as the corruption-marred ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:52am
Malir Expressway: Relocation of EHT infrastructure initiated by KE KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) on Sunday said that work has begun on relocating the Extra High Tension Infrastructure on... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:51am
Eight killed, 39 injured in Nawabshah road accident NAWABSHAH: Eight people were killed and 39 others were injured in a road accident near Nawabshah in Shaheed... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:50am
Hyderabad mayor says business community major stakeholder HYDERABAD: Newly elected Mayor of Hyderabad, Kashif Shoro said that he will try to solve the long-standing problems... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:48am
Zong 4G, PAGE join hands to work for gender equality KARACHI: Zong 4G has announced a strategic partnership with PAGE (Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education), an... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:33am
Industry Over 50 cos set up stalls at Jhelum furniture exhibition KARACHI: The largest three-day exhibition of furniture in the country’s history has concluded in Jhelum. A... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:30am
Industry KP businessmen invited to Afghan trade show PESHAWAR: Officers of Afghan Consulate General in Peshawar invited the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa businessmen to participate... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:28am
Sustainable agri development top priority of govt: minister FAISALABAD: Provincial Minister for Agriculture, Energy, Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skill Development SM... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:26am
Industry Speakers for implementation of business-friendly policies PESHAWAR: Speakers, including traders, exporters and manufacturers called for implementation of business-friendly... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:24am
Moot told: No democratic movement possible in the absence of vibrant labour movement KARACHI: At its national conference on the right to dignity of labour and decent work for all, the Human Rights... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:24am
2nd round of BPC with Kazakhstan begins today ISLAMABAD: The second round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Kazakhstan will be held... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:19am
Balochistan CM asks secretaries to attend budget meeting QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Sunday directed all provincial departments’... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:17am
Only IK responsible for May 9 violence, claims Asif SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif has said that the mastermind, planner and inventor of ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:15am
BISP has become ‘agent of change’ in Pakistan: Marri ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson Benazir Income Support... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:14am
Earthquake jolts Swat, adjoining areas SWAT: An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale hit Swat and adjoining areas on Sunday. The National Seismic... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:12am
Many illegal bus stands abolished on minister’s orders KARACHI: Many illegal bus stands in Karachi were abolished through the operations of the Transport Department, as ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:12am
Greece boat tragedy: FIA Islamabad arrests six main traffickers RAWALPINDI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Rawalpindi Sunday registered five... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:12am
Indus Hospital celebrates iHope’s 22nd batch of volunteers KARACHI: Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) celebrated iHope Volunteer Program’s 22nd batch of volunteers... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:12am
Industry Foreign Direct Investment: ATP for adopting policy of ‘Diplomacy for Investment and Trade’ PESHAWAR: Amun Taraqqi Party chairman Muhammad Faiq Shah asked for adopting a policy of ‘Diplomacy for Investment... Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:11am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday June 25, 2023 Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:00am
Pre-monsoon rains could trigger floods and landslides ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman has warned the people of possible floods and ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Europe French Sunday newspaper on strike over fears of far-right turn PARIS: France’s flagship Sunday newspaper, Le Journal du Dimanche (JDD), was not published this Sunday after its... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
US retailers targeted with bomb threats, seeking bitcoin and gift cards: WSJ NEW YORK: Law-enforcement officials and retailers are investigating a recent wave of bomb threats across the United... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Trial of civilians in military courts: Ex-law minister Farogh to represent PM ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister of Pakistan has got the services of former Law Minister Farogh Naseem in the case... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Russian mercenaries return to bases ROSTOV-ON-DON/ VORONEZH, (Russia): Heavily armed Russian mercenaries withdrew from the southern Russian city of... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Canada opens investigation of Titanic sub implosion MONTREAL: Canadian authorities on Saturday began a probe into the implosion of the Titan submersible, whose... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Easy delivery of driving licence: ‘Revolutionary’ steps taken by IG Punjab? LAHORE: Revolutionary steps have been taken to provide driving licence to the citizens by traffic police so that ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Marriyum assails PTI for demanding Dar’s resignation ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting on Sunday came hard on the opposition – without taking name ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Qureshi demands resignation of Dar MULTAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday said that International Monetary Fund has... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Dangerous POs: crackdown stepped up LAHORE: On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab, the crackdown has been accelerated to arrest... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
27-member AJK cabinet sworn in MUZAFFARABAD: A 27-member cabinet of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has taken oath at a special ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
KP’s ‘Relief Department’ unveils monsoon contingency plan PESHAWAR: The Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday unveiled the Monsoon... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Faysal Bank, ConnectHear launch ‘persons with disabilities’ model branch LAHORE: Faysal Bank in collaboration with ConnectHear, launched persons with disabilities model branch in Johar... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Blome commemorates US’ Independence Day, highlighting strong US-Pakistan ties KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome visited Karachi June 22-24 to underscore the strong bilateral ties... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
‘Plan B’: not an alternate to ‘Plan A’ ‘Plan B’ was announced amid much fanfare, backed by the civilian administration (federal and provincial) and... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Power plant retirement policy There are plans to retire 19 power plants of an aggregate capacity of 7339 MW as per IGCEP (Integrated Generation... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Dumping of solid waste into drains: WASA orders strict action RAWALPINDI: Managing Director, Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Muhammad Tanveer has directed the officials... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
South Asia Indian govt orders Manipur state chief to ‘work harder’ to end violence MUMBAI: India’s federal government on Sunday ordered the chief minister of Manipur state to “work harder” to... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Europe Greeks vote again with conservatives likely winners ATHENS: Greeks went to the polls on Sunday for the second time in little over a month to elect a new parliament, ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
US aircraft carrier arrives in Vietnam DANANG: A US aircraft carrier arrived in the central Vietnamese city of Danang on Sunday, weeks after Hanoi ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Russia crisis reveals ‘real cracks’ in Putin’s authority: Blinken WASHINGTON: Russia’s crisis involving a mercenary group’s aborted revolt against the Kremlin exposed “real... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
N Korea expresses support for Moscow over mutiny SEOUL: North Korea offered its full support for Russia in dealing with a recent mutiny, state media reported ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Eyeing China, EU bolsters its armoury to tackle economic risks BRUSSELS: The EU will arm the bloc with tougher tools to confront economic security risks and be more... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Paris Olympics chief hails ‘crazy’ torch relay route PARIS: Tony Estanguet, the chief organiser of the 2024 Paris Olympics, said the route of the torch relay unveiled on... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Arteta wants stronger Arsenal squad to challenge Man City LONDON: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the Gunners have to strengthen in the transfer market if they are to... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Maham overcomes hardship to shine in women’s cricket LAHORE: In the world of cricket, stories of determination often inspire fans and players alike and Maham Manzoor, a... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
IOC guarantees boxing’s place at Olympics despite ejecting IBA LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee on Thursday withdrew its recognition of boxing’s governing body, the... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Zimbabwe Cricket, Lahore Qalandars join hands for nurturing new talent LAHORE: Zimbabwe Cricket and Lahore Qalandars have joined hands for nurturing emerging cricketing talent. As part ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
US to host expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025 PARIS: The United States will host the expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025, governing body FIFA announced on... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Sri Lanka advance in World Cup qualifying as Ireland crash out BULAWAYO: Sri Lanka powered into the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament with a crushing... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Bagnaia wins attritional Dutch MotoGP, heartache for Binder ASSEN, (Netherlands): Francesco Bagnaia won the Dutch MotoGP at Assen on Sunday to extend his lead in the... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Messi recalls ‘massive disappointment’ of PSG Champions League woes PARIS: Lionel Messi has called his start at former club Paris Saint-Germain “very tough”, dubbing two successive... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Carlos Alcaraz wins Queen’s, returns to world number one LONDON: Carlos Alcaraz will return to world number one after beating Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Ombudsman Punjab retrieves 40 kanals of state land LAHORE: The Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has successfully acted as a mediator between provincial government... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Minister for ‘thorough’ review of FATA merger ISLAMABAD: Minister for Communication, Asad Mehmood, on Sunday urged the government to thoroughly review the merger... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
IG Punjab sets up ‘online court’ at central police office LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar remained busy on Sunday to solve the problems of the ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (June 19 to 23,... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (June 25, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (June 26, 2023).... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Amended finance bill sails through NA: Key steps taken to keep IMF in good humour Revenue target of Federal Board of Revenue goes up from Rs9.2 trillion to Rs9.415 trillion Updated 26 Jun, 2023 12:52pm
Advance tax on registration of vehicles above 2000cc hiked ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the advance income tax on the registration of vehicles above 2000cc under... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 12:53pm
NA approves 54 supplementary demands for grants ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Sunday approved 54 supplementary demands for grants for fiscal year 2021-22 and... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:21am
FBR issues increased income tax slabs for salaried class ISLAMABAD: The new income tax slabs for the salaried class under the amended Finance Bill 2023 revealed that higher... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:17am
Supplies made to unregistered persons: Rate of ‘Further Sales Tax’ increased to 4pc ISLAMABAD: In a major move to document unregistered sales tax persons, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:22am
Rates Stocks remain under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on June 23, 2023 on investor... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Rates Futures spread down 916bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 916bps to 8.07 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
PPDB asks AEDB to expedite issuance of tripartite LoS to Zorlu ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB) has asked Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) of Power... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:23am
NPCC submits Jul-Sep fuel requirements ISLAMABAD: National Power Control Centre (NPCC), the System Operator (SO) of power sector, has submitted fuel (RFO... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:23am
Elections Act, 2017: Bill seeking amendment passed by NA ISLAMABAD: In a huge relief to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the National Assembly on Sunday passed a bill... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:15am
Govt agencies allowed to import pharma raw material ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to amend the Import Policy Order... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:16am
Expert speaks about PKR’s real effective exchange rate ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) could have been Rs322 by the end of June 2023 as most... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:15am
The Foreign Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 2022: Investors and shareholders granted income tax exemption ISLAMABAD: The government has given full protection to the income tax exemption granted to the investors and... Updated 26 Jun, 2023 09:13am
Rates PKR largely stable KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee remained largely stable in the outgoing week and traded in a narrow range over the five... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Energy Wapda asked to rationalise cost of Mohmand Dam HPP ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has directed Water and Power... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rates fall amid dull trade; textile sector under focus KARACHI: A bearish trend prevailed in cotton market previous week, which saw a. significant reduction of Rs 2,500 to... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Poor ranking EDITORIAL: On the subject of gender-related issues Pakistan continues to be counted among the worst performers. In... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Letters ‘IMF needs to soften its stance’ This is apropos “IMF needs to softens its stance” carried by the newspaper in its Letters to Editor columns a... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Commodities Peshawar: prices of food items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, including vegetables, pulses, live chicken/meat, pulses, fruits,... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Energy First Caltex flagship fuel station inaugurated LAHORE: The first Caltex-branded service station was recently inaugurated in Lahore. Caltex has an 80-year legacy in... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Energy IESCO finalises steps to provide improved service ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Chief Executive Dr Muhammad Amjad Khan, while congratulating ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Energy India to cut daytime power tariffs, raise fees for night use NEW DELHI: India will cut tariffs for daytime power use but charge a premium when electricity demand peaks during ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Stocks Indian shares end lower on hawkish cenbanks BENGALURU: Indian shares settled lower on Friday to register a weekly loss, with the Nifty 50 in negative territory... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Commodities Copper heads for weekly drop on hawkish rate hikes LONDON: Copper prices were heading for a weekly drop on Friday after three weeks of gains as concerns over global... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Energy Oil dips on demand worries as more rate hikes likely HOUSTON: Oil prices fell on Friday, headed for a weekly decline as traders worried interest rate hikes could sap... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Commodities Gold on track for worst week since Feb on hawkish Fed NEW YORK: Gold prices on Friday were heading for their biggest weekly percentage fall in over four months, weighed ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Commodities Palm oil rebounds on stronger soyoil, but ends week lower JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures recovered from three straight sessions of losses on Friday due to higher rival... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Stocks European shares post worst week in three months PARIS: European shares dipped on Friday at the end of a central bank policy-packed week that reinforced views that... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Stocks London stocks log sharp weekly declines LONDON: British equities slipped on Friday with homebuilders leading declines, rounding off a week filled with ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Stocks Wall Street ends down, snaps weekly winning streak NEW YORK: US stocks closed lower on Friday, capping a week dominated by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Stocks Nasdaq to transfer European power business to EEX bourse FRANKFURT/OSLO: Nasdaq will transfer its European power trading and clearing business to the European Energy ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Energy Govt to appoint energy sector expert as CEO KPT&GC PESHAWAR: The Energy & Power Department KP has decided to appoint any experienced senior officer with relevant... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
BIS warns world economy at critical juncture in inflation fight LONDON: The world’s central bank umbrella body, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), called on Sunday for... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Industry ICCI chief for further improving Japan-Pakistan ties ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari has said that Japan,... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Energy solutions: UAE commits investment package; MoUs signed ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed a substantial investment... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Industry FCAA concerned at shifting of Afghan transit goods to WeBOC PESHAWAR: Frontier Custom Agents Association (FCAA) has expressed its grave concern over decision of Customs... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Industry Fruit juice industry rejects 20pc FED ISLAMABAD: The fruit juices industry has out rightly rejected 20 percent federal excise duty (FED) in amended ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Companies Innovative B2B payment solutions: Mastercard, SimpliFi join forces KARACHI: Mastercard has partnered with SimpliFi, the leading regional Cards as a Service (CaaS) platform, to enhance... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Taxes New condition imposed on sellers of properties ISLAMABAD: The government has imposed a major condition on the sellers or transferors of immovable properties to... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Uninterrupted power supply to industries sought LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has called for... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am
Can IMF absence be offset by ‘Plan B’? EDITORIAL: With the country on the verge of sovereign default, which could cascade into a domestic debt ... Published 26 Jun, 2023 06:38am