CM performs soft launch of ‘Karachi safe city project’ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Karachi Safe City Project is not just a... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:41am
US CG greets nation on Independence Day KARACHI: The United States Consulate General in Karachi congratulated people of Pakistan on their 76th Independence... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:40am
Murad opens main Hawksbay Road KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the newly constructed Main Hawksbay Road, including ... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:39am
Murad lays floral wreath at Mazar-e-Quaid KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Monday visited Mazar-e-Quaid, laid a floral wreath, and offered... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:37am
Special Olympics World Games 2023: SICPA Pakistan celebrates Sadia Junaid’s victory KARACHI: Sadia Junaid, a talented athlete representing Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP), participated in the World... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:35am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as Nvidia leads megacap growth stocks gains NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Monday as chipmaker Nvidia spearheaded gains among megacap growth... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:32am
Stocks China shares fall on weak credit data SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday as investor sentiment remained subdued after disappointing ... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:30am
Stocks European shares gain on healthcare boost PARIS: European shares closed higher on Monday, rebounding from a near one-week low, as gains in retail and... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:29am
Commodities Higher dollar, yields drag gold to more than one-month low NEW YORK: Gold prices fell to a more than one-month low on Monday as a stronger dollar and elevated bond yields took... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:27am
Commodities Copper sinks to six-week low LONDON: Copper prices slid to six-week lows on Monday as the deteriorating demand outlook in top consumer China was... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:08am
Stocks Indian shares end flat after volatile session BENGALURU: Indian shares closed mostly unchanged Monday, though they recovered from a more than one-month low hit... Published 15 Aug, 2023 07:07am
A questionable census On 5th August, the Council of Common Interests unanimously approved the results of the 7th Population Census of... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:55am
Mixed start of FY2023-24 The current financial year, 2023-24, started on a very positive note. The talks with the IMF (International Monetary... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:49am
PIA CEO welcomes first flight from Dubai to Skardu KARACHI: PIA first international flight from Dubai to Skardu operated on the Independence Day of Pakistan,... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 10:32am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Monday August 15, 2023 Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
60 killed in Indian Himalayas as rain triggers landslides NEW DELHI: Torrential rain in India’s Himalayas triggered landslides over the weekend that have killed over 60... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
South Asia Three killed in Afghanistan hotel blast KABUL: Three people were killed and another seven were wounded in an explosion on Monday at a hotel in the eastern... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Sisi hosts Jordan, Palestinian leaders to discuss Saudi-Israel ties CAIRO: Egypt’s president on Monday welcomed the Palestinian and Jordanian leaders, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 09:19am
Europe Minority workers hit by surge in insecure work: UK unions body LONDON: The number of black and minority ethnic workers in insecure work has more than doubled over the last decade,... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Another Trump indictment looms as grand jury hears election case ATLANTA: Prosecutors investigating Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the US state of Georgia... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Russia supplying S-400 air defence systems to India on schedule MOSCOW: Russia will deliver an order of S-400 anti-aircraft systems to India within the agreed timeframe, Interfax... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
US Navy joins Army, Marine Corps in having no Senate-confirmed leader WASHINGTON: The US Navy on Monday became the third branch of the military to no longer have a Senate-confirmed ... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 09:18am
Independence Day: Call to use Pak products in daily life HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Bilal Ahmed Memon while addressing the Flag Hoisting Ceremony on... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
President confers civilian awards on citizens, foreign nationals ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on the occasion of Independence Day conferred civil awards on citizens of Pakistan... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 06:24pm
ICAP president hoists national flag on Independence Day KARACHI: ICAP President M. Ali Latif raised the flag on Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day, uplifting the spirit of... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Caretaker Punjab CM unfurls national flag at Alamgiri Gate LAHORE: On the occasion of Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day, caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi,... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Party of slain Ecuador candidate taps reporter as replacement QUITO: The party of Ecuador’s slain presidential candidate on Sunday tapped a reporter to take his place on the... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Africa African Union hosts Niger talks as regime sends mixed signals NIAMEY (Niger): The African Union (AU) on Monday held talks on the Niger crisis as the country’s post-coup rulers... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Boat with 4 Australians missing off Indonesia BANDA ACEH, (Indonesia): Rescuers are searching for seven people, including four Australian tourists, who went... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
China defence minister to visit Russia, Belarus BEIJING: China’s defence minister Li Shangfu will visit Russia and Belarus from Aug. 14-19, the ministry said in a... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
South Asia Taliban must end media crackdown in Afghanistan: CPJ KUALA LUMPUR: The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the Taliban to stop its relentless campaign of media... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Hawaii fire death toll nears 100, and anger grows KAHULUI: The death toll in Hawaii from the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century ticked towards 100 Sunday,... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Middle East Iran arrests 8 ‘foreigners’ after fatal shooting at shrine TEHRAN: Iranian security forces have arrested eight foreign suspects after detaining a gunman in the killing of one... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Europe Ukraine says ousted Russian forces near Bakhmut, south KYIV: The Ukrainian military on Monday said it had pushed Russian forces out of pockets of territory along front... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
CBD Punjab celebrates Independence Day LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as Central Business District... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
CJ hoists national flag at LHC building LAHORE: The Chief Justice Lahore High Court on Monday hoisted the national flag at the LHC building in a simple but... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Business community celebrates Independence Day with gaiety and zeal LAHORE: Business community on the Independence Day stressed their hope that our enthusiasm will pave the way for... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 14, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 15, 2023).... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
IK’s nephew Hassaan Niazi arrested LAHORE: Lahore police have arrested Hassaan Niazi, a nephew of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan,... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Ex-home minister to join IPP LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) has achieved another important success in Punjab and on the occasion of... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Independence Day: CJCSC, armed forces felicitate nation RAWALPINDI: The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), Services Chiefs, and Armed Forces of Pakistan... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
76th anniversary of Independence of Pakistan celebrated in New Delhi ISLAMABAD: Today, High Commission for Pakistan, New Delhi celebrated 76th anniversary of Independence of Pakistan... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Independence Day celebrated with gaiety, enthusiasm, zeal in KP PESHAWAR: 76th Independence Day of Pakistan was observed with national enthusiasm and fervor across Khyber... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Nation urged to remain steadfast, work wholeheartedly for development of country ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has urged the “entire Pakistani nation to remain steadfast and work wholeheartedly... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Educational institutions celebrate Independence Day LAHORE: Like other segments of the society, the educational institutions of Lahore on Monday celebrated the 76th... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
SSUET celebrates Independence Day KARACHI Pakistan rose as a sovereign nation under the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah after a hard... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Hindu community celebrates Independence Day with zeal KARACHI: The Hindu community celebrated the 76th Independence Day at Shree Panch Mukhi Hanuman Mandir here on ... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Change of guard ceremony held at Quaid’s Mazar KARACHI: An inspiring Change of Guard ceremony was held at mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Independence Day celebrated with gaiety, zeal at SU HYDERABAD: The 76th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with enthusiasm and patriotic zeal at the University... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
SSGC marks Independence Day KARACHI: Dy Managing Director (F&A)/CFO, Sui Southern Gas Company, Mohammad Amin Rajput along with members of... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
NBP celebrates Independence Day KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) celebrated Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day by organising a flag-hoisting... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Balochistan govt raises job age limit QUETTA: Balochistan government has granted general relaxation in upper age limit up to 43 years for government jobs,... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Flag hoisting ceremony held at Governor’s House LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman hoisted the Pakistani flag in a simple ceremony on the occasion of... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
2 killed, over 50 wounded in celebratory firing in Karachi KARACHI: Two persons, including a woman, were killed in Karachi when people resorted to aerial firing to express... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
RUDA holds Independence Day ceremony LAHORE: The River Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Monday held Independence Day ceremony, showcasing patriotism... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
WWF-P releases trailer for ‘Wildlife Diaries of Pakistan’ LAHORE: The World Wide Fund for Nature Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) released the trailer for its highly anticipated... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Rotary International marks Independence Day with gaiety and zeal ISLAMABAD: Rotary International marked the 76th Independence Day on Monday that brought together Rotarians,... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
SAFCO Microfinance Company marks Independence Day HYDERABAD: In the event the founder and CEO of SAFCO Suleman G. Abro said that we being a patriotic citizens and... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Independence Day celebrated in SAU and its affiliated colleges HYDERABAD: Independence Day was celebrated in Sindh Agriculture University and its affiliated colleges and... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Hamdard organises free medical camp KARACHI: To celebrate 14th August Independence Day, Hamdard Pakistan organized a free medical camp on 13th of ... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
PNSC celebrates Independence Day KARACHI: Pakistan National Shipping Corporation celebrated 76th Independence Day of Pakistan on Monday. The... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
CM launches cleanliness initiative across Punjab’s villages LAHORE: Marking a significant gesture on Independence Day, the caretaker Punjab government launched a comprehensive... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
PTCL & Ufone mark Independence Day with week-long celebrations KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest telecommunication company, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) marked the 76th... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Kakar sworn in as eighth interim PM ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif’s stint as Prime Minister finally came to an end on Monday after Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 10:25am
China congratulates Kakar BEIJING: China on Monday congratulated Anwaar ul Haque Kakar on his nomination as the Caretaker Prime Minister of... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 09:19am
US says values its relationship with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed his country’s strong support for Pakistan’s... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 08:35am
Merchant ships backed up in Black Sea lanes LONDON: Merchant ships remained backed up in lanes around the Black Sea on Monday as ports struggled to clear... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 09:46am
Draft amendments to income tax Ord: FBR seeks new powers for IR Commissioners ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed to give all basic administrative powers of income tax law... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 10:27am
Any attempt to sabotage CPEC will not succeed: China Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson says Beijing will continue to work with the Pakistani side to jointly guard against and counter the threats of terrorism Updated 15 Aug, 2023 10:23am
Rates Stocks remain under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on August 11, 2023 due to... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Rates Futures spread down 796bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 796bps to 15.15 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Justice Baqar to be Sindh caretaker CM KARACHI: Former Justice Maqbool Baqar has been named as Sindh caretaker chief minister (CM) as outgoing provincial... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 08:37am
UK watchdog kicks off ‘politically-exposed persons’ review LONDON: Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority said on Monday it will ask lawmakers to report any problems they ... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 09:20am
Global conditions contributed to higher inflation in Pakistan: SBP KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad has said that global economic conditions have largely... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 10:02am
Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ dies at 92 NEW YORK: Clarence Avant, the entertainment executive who is counted among the music world’s most impactful... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Rates PKR appreciates 0.52pc KARACHI: The rupee saw depreciation of 0.52% during the previous week, closing at 288.49 against the US dollar in ... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Pervaiz Elahi re-arrested RAWALPINDI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Monday, re-arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
JI holds flag-hoisting ceremony KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Monday held a flag hoisting ceremony on New M A Jinnah Road to mark the... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Sitara-e-Imtiaz conferred upon Fahd Haroon ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Independence Day, 14th August 2023, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
ISSI holds ‘web celebration’ of Independence Day ISLAMABAD: Director General, Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) Ambassador Sohail Mahmood has said... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Journalist shot dead SUKKUR: Unidentified armed men gunned down a journalist at Queens road of Sukkur and escaped from the scene, police... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Energy Oil dips further as China worries counter supply cuts HOUSTON: Oil prices dipped on Monday as concerns about China’s faltering economic recovery and a stronger dollar... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Price slightly increases amid heavy volumes KARACHI: Improvement in the price of cotton was seen during previous week and business volume also remained... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Legitimacy crisis On this 76th independence anniversary of Pakistan, the heart is sorely charged, the spirit wilting and the mind ... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 06:58am
The bane of debt bondage EDITORIAL: As bonded labour, a modern form of slavery, remains widespread in this country, the National Commission... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Mere legislation does not mean reform EDITORIAL: Yesterday marked the country’s seventy-seventh Independence Day. While the honour to hoist the flag on... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Letters ‘Technical knockout?’ This is apropos an editorial ‘Technical knockout?’ carried by this newspaper a week ago. That this editorial... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Gas: No more window dressing, please Reportedly, the plan to reduce the gas circular debt has been shared with the IMF. It has two components – one is... Updated 15 Aug, 2023 06:57am
Rates YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month (July 04 to 31,... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (August 07 to ... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Renault’s RCI Banque announces sale of Russia leasing subsidiary PARIS: French carmaker Renault’s RCI Banque division said on Monday it had agreed the sale of its Russian leasing... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Taxes Tax authorities accused of misinterpreting global tax conventions LAHORE: Tax authorities are accused of misinterpreting international tax conventions instead of implementing them... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Money & Banking Dollar hits more than one-month high on China fears WASHINGTON/LONDON: The US dollar hit more than a one-month high on Monday as investors sought a safe haven due to... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies Digitization of payments: Haball, Hutchison Ports Pakistan, Standard Chartered Bank sign accord KARACHI: Haball, the leading provider of digital supply chain payments solutions, and Hutchison Ports Pakistan, the... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies Alibaba announces unexpected 14pc increase in quarterly revenue BEIJING: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba announced an unexpected 14 percent on-year increase in quarterly sales on... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies Disney cost cuts exceeding targets but quarterly revenue missed LOS ANGELES: Walt Disney on Wednesday exceeded Wall Street’s estimates on adjusted per-share earnings and said it... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies Sony quarterly profit tumbles as movie business disappoints TOKYO: Japan’s Sony logged a hefty drop in first-quarter profit, hurt in part by a weaker performance from its... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies Cathay Pacific rebounds to 1H profit as travel picks up HONG KONG: Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday swung to a healthy profit in the first half of the year... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies Siemens profit surges despite energy woes FRANKFURT: German industrial giant Siemens on Thursday said large orders for trains boosted earnings in the third... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies Apple and Samsung to invest in SoftBank’s Arm at IPO TOKYO: Apple and Samsung Electronics will invest in SoftBank Group -owned chip designer Arm at its initial public... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am