Trump to appear in court, accused of endangering US democracy WASHINGTON: Donald Trump will appear in court on Thursday to answer charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Energy Saudi Arabia extends 1m bpd oil cut DUBAI: Saudi Arabia will extend a voluntary oil output cut of one million barrels per day for another month to... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Dozens of states to pledge to combat use of food as weapon of war UNITED NATIONS: More than 75 countries will “commit to take action to end the use of food as a weapon of war and... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Former PCB chairman Ijaz Butt dies LAHORE: Former Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ijaz Butt passed away in Lahore Thursday. He was 85. Ijaz Butt... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Money & Banking Japan’s service activity growth softens TOKYO: Japan’s service sector activity expanded at a slightly slower pace in July as new business growth eased and... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
ICC World Cup: Ministry recommends sending cricket team to India in October ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reportedly recommended sending Pakistan national cricket team to India ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
HEC (Amendment) Bill, 2023 approved with amendments ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Thursday approved “The... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Govt to regulate content on social network platforms ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to regulate the content on social network platforms, as well as the... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Google’s Think Apps event held KARACHI: Google’s Think Apps, the first and the biggest offline event focused on apps and games, was held in... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Education Research Commission unveiled ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday unveiled... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Contempt case: ECP rejcets Fawad’s written apology ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), on Thursday, rejected Fawad Chaudhry’s written apology in ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
ECP allots electoral symbols to 23 political parties ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has allotted election symbols to 23 political parties for the... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
‘Business activities catalyst to ensure prosperous Pakistan’ KARACHI: “Pakistan can progress, sustain, and achieve a peaceful environment if business is provided an enabling... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 07:04am
Bills related to National Archives Department approved ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat approved two government bills related to... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
ATC extends Cheema’s remand LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday extended the judicial remand of the former Governor Punjab Umar Sarfraz... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Islamic Relief National Conference: Ahsan seeks 'priority support' for disaster-hit countries ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday urged the... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 03, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (August 04, 2023)... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Toshakhana case: IHC reserves verdict on IK’s pleas ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) reserved its verdict in the petitions of Imran Khan, chairman Pakistan... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
President gives assent to 5 bills ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday gave his assent to five bills after they were passed by the ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
GDA asks Sindh govt to announce sugarcane support price KARACHI: The GDA on Thursday during the Sindh Assembly session asked the PPP government to announce sugarcane ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Wahab to urge CM to release funds: Payment of arrears to retired KMC employees soars to Rs10.5bn KARACHI: The arrears of the retired officers and employees of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) have ballooned... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Experts speak about incidence of cardiovascular diseases KARACHI: Cardiovascular diseases are considered to be the main cause of death worldwide. Pakistan is located in the... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Journalists, media workers and artists: Ministry, SLIC sign MoUs to provide health cards ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the State Life Insurance Corporation (SLIC) on Thursday... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
PIA’s Hajj operation ends successfully KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) concluded its Hajj operation on August 2, 2023, successfully... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Training session for transgender victim support officers concludes LAHORE: The three-day training session for transgender victim support officers working in police protection centers,... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
‘Cut in post-harvest losses may help in controling poverty rate’ HYDERABAD: The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University Dr Fateh Marri has said that the poverty rate of the... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
SSUET holds int’l conference on ‘Sustainable & Smart Cities 2023’ KARACHI: Prof Dr Tariq Rafi, Chairman, HEC Sindh said that “planners don’t see the light of day. In a country... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Double circuit transmission line contract: Senate body for taking action against persons involved ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power has directed the Power Division to take action against those... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
PTI leader Dr Iftikhar Durrani arested ISLAMABAD: Police arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Iftikhar Durrani from his residence on ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
PBC condemns proposed amendments in ‘Official Secrets Act, 1923’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) strongly condemned the proposed amendments in the “Official Secrets Act,... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Maid torture case: NA body urges ministry to initiate process for removal of civil judge from service ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights while expressing grave concern over the alleged... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Minister urges lawyers to play due role in upholding law, Constitution ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar has urged the lawyers to play their due role in upholding... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Maryam inquires about health of Rizwana LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Maryam Nawaz on Thursday visited Lahore General... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Toshakhana case: IK’s exemption plea approved ISLAMABAD: A district and sessions court, on Thursday, approved the exemption plea of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
SC won’t allow armed forces to take ‘illegal’ actions: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial said whatever happened on May 9 is very serious, but never ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Balochistan, AJK regions: Over 920 houses destroyed in flash floods: NDMA ISLAMABAD: At least 936 houses, of which, 924 were completely and 12 were partially destroyed by the flash floods... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
WASA MD for redressing complaints within 24 hours FAISALABAD: Managing Director WASA Amer Aziz has ordered for redressing the public complaints relating to sewerage... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
CM orders WCLA to restore Wazir Khan Baradari LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has ordered the Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) to... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Over 100 ‘Hepatitis Clinics’ being set up across Punjab LAHORE: The caretaker Provincial Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram, while expressing concern over surge in hepatitis... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
CM irked by ‘deplorable’ state of 2 police stations in Lahore LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister, Mohsin Naqvi, conducted thorough inspections of the Mozang and Civil... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: An accountant’s approach to economy “Hey what did you think of the passage of the bill establishing a sovereign wealth fund?” “In a country where... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Tareen approaches PMD for installation of observatory at his farm site LAHORE: Jehangir Khan Tareen, known for his distinction in corporate farming, has approached the Pakistan... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Letter to CJP: Justice Naqvi describes complaints as ‘frivolous and part of anti-judiciary campaign’ ISLAMABAD: Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi has written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, in... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Right to strike against terrorists in Afghanistan: Taliban’s interim govt strongly reacts to Bilawal’s statement ISLAMABAD: The Afghan Taliban’s interim government, on Thursday, refuted the recent statement by Foreign Minister... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Stocks China stocks rise, led by financials SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Thursday, led by financial shares, after state media said wealth effect via stock... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Stocks European stocks fall for third straight day PARIS: European stocks hit a three-week low on Thursday, hurt by disappointing earnings reports and elevated US bond... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow slip in volatile session as earnings disappoint NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 slipped in choppy trading on Thursday as a jump in bonds yields, downbeat... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Debt, weak multilateralism, and austerity The number of developing countries having high debt levels, that is having public debt more than 60 percent of their... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 06:53am
The corruption challenge The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued regulations granting banks access to asset declarations of high-level... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 06:43am
Letters Karachi: power tariff hike unjust, unfair As a resident off Karachi I wish to raise an important point about the recent increase in electricity tariff by Rs... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
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 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,613.2867... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates Stocks fall on profit-taking KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday opened on strong positive note, however profit-taking in various ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Energy US natural gas futures slip on lower demand outlook NEW YORK: US natural gas futures extended losses to a near one-week low on Wednesday, weighed down by forecasts for... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 86,037 tonnes of cargo comprising 59,905 tonnes of import cargo and 26,132... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (August 03, 2023)... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Steady trend on cotton market LAHORE: The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) kept the cotton spot rate unchanged for the second consecutive day at ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Energy Oil rises 2pc as KSA and Russia keep supplies tight NEW YORK: Oil prices gained about 2 percent on Thursday as Saudi Arabia and Russia were taking steps to keep ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Energy Thar coal project: Civil society, energy experts urge govt to re-conduct EIA KARACHI: Civil society, energy experts and environment activists on Thursday underlined the need for protecting the... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Energy Appointment of SNGPL BoD chairperson: AGP objects to PD’s wrong communication of Cabinet decision ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised serious objection over the Petroleum Division whose ... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 03, 2023)... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 03, 2023).... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (August 03, 2023).... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 03, 2023).... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
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 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (August 03, 2023).... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 03, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
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 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (August... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
FATF’s grey and black lists: Bill aimed at fully insulating country passed National Assembly passes the National Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism Authority Bill, 2023 Updated 04 Aug, 2023 10:00am
All-time high rice exports likely KARACHI: The country’s rice export fell sharply, ie, 14 percent during the last fiscal year (FY23) due to lower crop... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:33am
PM says areas prioritised for investment under SIFC ISLAMABAD: A group of prominent Pakistani-American businessmen and entrepreneurs, who are currently visiting... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:57am
Pakistan, Iran chalk out $5bn trade plan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran expressed the resolve to increase bilateral trade to $5 billion under a five-year... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:06am
Rs976bn set aside for power sector, PD official tells NA panel ISLAMABAD: Power Division Secretary Rashid Mehmood Langrial has stated that the government has allocated Rs976... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:58am
BoE hikes rate 14th time in row LONDON: The Bank of England on Thursday hiked its key interest rate for a 14th time in a row, by a quarter-point to... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 08:41am
Bhara Kahu bypass project: PM praises role of army chief ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated Bhara Kahu Bypass project and completion of the project... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:34am
Exporters trapped in GST refunds: TMA urges govt to restore SRO 1125(I)/2011 in true letter and spirit KARACHI: Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan Syed Usman Ali has expressed severe... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:56am
‘Issues of concern’: US backs direct Pakistan-India dialogue WASHINGTON: The United States has said that it supports direct dialogue between Pakistan and India on “issues of... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 08:41am
Major reshuffle in FBR ISLAMABAD: After assuming charge of the new Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Malik Amjad Zubair Tiwana has... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 09:07am
Valuation, assessment: FTO directs DGCV to accurately classify imported cellphones ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) Karachi to... Updated 04 Aug, 2023 08:48am
Forex reserves fall by $70m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $ 70 million during the last week. According... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
Taxes Defiance regarding recommendations: FTO urged to exert his authority ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has been urged to be strict with the department when there is deliberate... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am
July cement despatches rise 57.44pc to 3.212MT YoY LAHORE: The first month of the financial year 2023-24 has shown positive trading in the cement sector, where... Published 04 Aug, 2023 06:20am