Britain’s Afghan probe investigating UK special forces: minister LONDON: Britain’s defence minister on Wednesday said allegations of unlawful killings in Afghanistan being ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Scotland marks coronation of King Charles and Queen EDINBURGH: Scotland marked the coronation of King Charles and his wife Camilla on Wednesday with a grand procession... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 07:15am
South Asia 10 Indians sentenced to 10 years for lynching Muslim man RANCHI, (India): An Indian court sentenced 10 men to 10 years in jail on Wednesday for the lynching of a Muslim man,... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Middle East Israel ends large-scale West Bank raid that left 13 dead JENIN (Palestinian Territories): Israel’s army on Wednesday declared the end of a large-scale military operation ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Europe Kremlin warns ‘high’ threat of Ukraine sabotage on nuclear plant MOSCOW: The Kremlin warned Wednesday that Kyiv could be preparing a provocation at the Russian-controlled... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Systems Ltd wins Microsoft Partner of Year Award for Pakistan KARACHI: Systems Limited has won Country/ Region 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award for Pakistan. Its... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Appointment of Justice Hilali as SC judge approved ISLAMABAD: Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Musarrat Hilali became the second woman judge of the country’s... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Poor service: Amin advocates heavy fines on telecom cos ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Aminul Haque Wednesday demanded... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
100pc accurate meter readings, timely bills delivery priority: IESCO ISLAMABAD: General Manager Customer Services IESCO Jafar Murtaza has said that 100% accurate mobile meter reading ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 05, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (July 06, 2023)... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Sweden abhorrent act: Joint session summoned today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday convened a joint session of parliament Thursday (today) to... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
No final decision made at Dubai, claims PPP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) clarified Wednesday that no final decision was made during the... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
FIA arrests five Pakistanis ‘working in Israel’ KARACHI: The FIA Crime Circle Mirpur Khas in an operation arrested five Pakistani nationals illegally working in... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Human trafficking: Punjab police, FIA arrest main accused LAHORE: Punjab Police and FIA, in a joint operation, have arrested a human trafficker who looted innocent citizens ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rain-hit Lahore: Caretaker CM orders draining of water LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Syed Mohsin Naqvi has directed the authorities concerned to drain out... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Kati VP for implementation of EVS across province KARACHI: Vice President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (Kati), Muslim Mohamedi, has urged the... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Govt withdraws Public Properties (Removal of Encroachments) Bill, 2021 ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday withdrew a bill titled, “the Public Properties (Removal of Encroachments)... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
USF CEO to step down on Aug 15 ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universal Service Fund (USF), Haaris Muhammad Chaudhry, has decided to... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Human smuggling: SC seeks reports from provinces ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court sought reports from all the provinces regarding measures taken to curb human smuggling... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
COP28 President due today ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan will welcome Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the President of COP28 and United Arab... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
July 5 is a ‘black day’ in country’s history: Sharjeel KARACHI: Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that July 5 is a black... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
WHO endorses UHS Medical Journalism diploma LAHORE: Pakistan has become the first country in its Eastern Mediterranean region to conduct the Medical Journalism... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Toshakhana case: court summons IK today ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday summoned former prime minister Imran Khan to appear before it on Thursday... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Three soldiers martyred in suicide attack RAWALPINDI: A vehicle borne suicide bomber exploded himself in general area Miran Shah, North Waziristan District on... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Small loan programme for livestock farming reviewed LAHORE: A programme worth Rs10 billion is being considered to be launched by the Punjab Government for extending... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Shell Pakistan builds road using its recycled plastic in Karachi KARACHI: Shell Pakistan introduces a plastic infused road in Karachi by recycling discarded Shell lubricant ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
PAD to focus on corporate farming, horticulture, kitchen gardening LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture, Industry and Commerce S. M. Tanveer has instructed the provincial... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
LHC directs police again to produce Imran Riaz by 25th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice on Wednesday directed the police again to produce alleged missing... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
JI holds demo against Swedish profanity KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter on Wednesday protested against the desecration of the Holy Quran in... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
IPP to contest general elections individually LAHORE: Istehkam Pakistan Party has formally announced its decision not to join or unite with any other political... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
FCCI condemns desecration of Holy Quran; demands legislation to stop hatred FAISALABAD: Repeated incidents of desecration of Holy Quran have plunged Muslim Ummah into the state of religious ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
ATC grants physical remand of Cheema, Ijaz Ch LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday granted five-day physical remand of former Punjab governor Omar... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
ATC extends bail of Afzal Sahi till 17th ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates Stock market ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday opened on a strong positive note, however closed almost flat due to... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Eight killed as ‘record-breaking’ rain lashes Lahore LAHORE: Record heavy monsoon rain caused urban flooding in the provincial capital on Wednesday, paralyzing routine... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Energy ‘There is no change in K-Electric’s ownership’ KARACHI: K-Electric, on behalf of the company’s Board of Directors, wishes to communicate that there has been no... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Protocol has a range “How will you define an elite?” “Someone with money and power – the one without the other is not an ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Grains EU wheat rises PARIS/HAMBURG: European wheat prices climbed on Tuesday in light trade, with US markets closed for Independence Day,... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Grains Germany’s wheat, rapeseed crop down on heat, dryness HAMBURG: Germany’s 2023 winter wheat crop will fall some 7% on the year to an estimated 20.59 million metric tons... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Energy Prices of Russia ESPO crude for China jump to 7-month high SINGAPORE: Prices of Russia’s ESPO Blend crude oil shipped to China have surged to a seven-month high as buyers... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 73,981 tonnes of cargo comprising 61,806 tonnes of import cargo and 12,175... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 05, 2023)... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate firm amid brisk activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Energy Oil prices rise ahead of US holiday demand indicators BENGALURU: US crude oil gained 3% on Wednesday, narrowing the price gap with global benchmark Brent in a ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Stocks Eurozone blue-chips slide on China weakness PARIS: Eurozone blue-chip stocks fell on Wednesday as tech shares were pressured ahead of US Federal Reserve’s... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Stocks Wall Street dips on jitters ahead of Fed minutes NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes, ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
SBA won’t cut it Fine, it was the single biggest one-day jump in the stock market in 15 years. But is it really that unbelievable,... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Super tax and tax on bonus: misinterpretation of basic accounting–II Now, if the rationale, intention and equitability have to prevail, the following will be the answer: the tax super... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 06:24am
Letters ‘Decade of CPEC’ and our power sector Almost the entire country is in the grip of massive power load-shedding. The power regulator, National Electric ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
And now Hydrogen from Earth A new source of Hydrogen has been discovered recently. It has been named Natural/White Hydrogen. It is extracted... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 02:46pm
Commodities Corn production will rise in 2023 amid US trade tensions: Mexico MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s corn production is estimated at about 28.5 million metric tons this year, its agriculture... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 05, 2023)... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 05, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 05, 2023).... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 05, 2023).... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 05, 2023).... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 05, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
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 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (July ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
US envoy calls on Dar, discusses IMF ‘relief’ Ambassador of the United States of America Donald Blome expresses confidence in the policies and programmes of the government for bringing economic sustainability Updated 06 Jul, 2023 08:45am
Govt debt stocks hit all-time high of Rs59trn KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt stocks rose to an all-time high level of Rs 59 trillion at the end of... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 08:35am
There’s no default threat now, says PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while expressing commitment to fully comply with the International Monetary... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 08:37am
SBP’s TERF during PTI govt’s tenure: PAC to examine list of 620 borrowers in camera ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in an in-camera meeting will examine the list of 620 individuals/... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 08:36am
May 23 FCA: Nepra approves tariff hike for Discos, KE ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday accorded in principle approval of... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 08:41am
Private power plants: PD pays Rs300bn to trim circular debt Finance Ministry has issued a GoP guarantee in respect of fresh refinancing facilities from a consortium of four banks Updated 06 Jul, 2023 10:36am
SC allows PIA to fill up 205 vacancies ISLAMABAD: The apex court allowed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to fill 205 vacant positions, including... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 08:38am
Business & Economy Govt striving to turn country into global export hub: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: As the country’s exports fell by 12 percent during the first 10 months of FY 2023, Federal Minister for... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Barter trade instrument: MoC says it has gotten ‘blanket’ approval from cabinet ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday that it has obtained “blanket” approval from the Federal Cabinet for... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 08:43am
FBR to ‘sell’ excise rules, general orders, departmental rulings to public ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will “sell” federal excise rules, general orders and departmental... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 08:39am
Federal govt employees: 17.5pc increase in pension notified ISLAMABAD: The federal government has notified the 17.5 percent increase in the pension for the pensioners of the... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 08:43am
Taxes Year-on-year: Number of complaints against FBR has doubled: FTO ISLAMABAD: The total number of complaints filed by taxpayers with the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) against the ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
KPT increases ‘wet’ charges KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT), the premier port of Pakistan has announced a tariff increase after a gap of 20... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
‘Charter of economy’: LCCI invites heads of all parties for discussion LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has taken a proactive step in addressing Pakistan’s... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Taxes PALSP criticises ‘dual tax system’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) has raised strong concerns over ‘unfair and... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Commodities Iron ore futures slip MANILA: Iron ore futures slipped in rangebound trade on Wednesday, as traders gauged the demand impact of China’s... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Commodities ICE canola futures gain WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Tuesday to a three-month high, following US soybean gains from the... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Commodities Crop Watch: Conditions better in corn belt after rains NAPERVILLE, (Illinois): Critical rainfall came at the end of last week for many Crop Watch fields in the heart of ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.015 ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures range-bound SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ended almost flat on Wednesday, bouncing back from a near 4-month low earlier in... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Commodities Copper falls on weak demand outlook LONDON: Prices for copper fell in London on Wednesday under pressure from global services activity data that ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Commodities Gold holds steady as markets focus on US Fed minutes NEW YORK: Gold prices held steady on Wednesday as investors held back from making big bets ahead of the US Federal... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Commodities Palm oil little changed in anticipation of better exports KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Wednesday after trading in a tight range, as ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Money & Banking Dollar steady before Fed minutes; yen hovers NEW YORK: The US dollar held steady against other major currencies on Wednesday as traders awaited minutes later in... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
There’s need for forging ahead on own steam EDITORIAL: Rating agency Moody’s has warned that Pakistan’s liquidity risks remain high in spite of the... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 06:14am
Vanishing green spaces EDITORIAL: In our rapidly growing cities the need for green spaces routinely gets ignored as the following case... Updated 06 Jul, 2023 06:15am
Energy Rise in FCA rejected: KCCI for breaking KE’s ‘exclusive monopoly’ over power sector KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Tariq Yousuf, while referring to... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Taxes LTO Karachi collects Rs2,076bn in FY2022-23 KARACHI: The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO), Karachi announced a remarkable achievement as it had collected Rs 2,076... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
FY23: Cargo handled by KPT declines to 41.85m tons from 51.71m tons YoY KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) remained fully functional and operational on round the clock basis and its... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Commodities Gold prices rise sharply KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday bounced back with a sizeable gain on the local market, traders said. The precious... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Industry Pakistani textile makers participate in Paris fair KARACHI: Some 30 fabric, garments and leather manufacturers of Pakistan participated at Texworld and Apparel ... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Industry FPCCI signs MoU with Russia’s Sakha chamber KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the apex body has signed a significant MoU with... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am
Industry MoC convenes meeting today: All set to further amend Trade Organizations Rules, 2013 ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to further amend Trade Organizations Rules, 2013 in the light of Tarde... Published 06 Jul, 2023 05:42am