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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Monday August 15, 2023 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
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
PNSC celebrates Independence Day KARACHI: Pakistan National Shipping Corporation celebrated 76th Independence Day of Pakistan on Monday. The... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Industry Business community playing its due role despite challenges: KATI chief KARACHI: Despite the challenges posed by difficult circumstances, the business community’s enduring affection for... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
India’s retail inflation hits 15-month high on food prices NEW DELHI: India’s annual retail inflation in July rose to its highest in 15 months as vegetable and cereals ... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
UK economy grows unexpectedly in Q2 but still lags peers LONDON: Britain’s economy eked out unexpected growth in the second quarter, laying the ground for more interest... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Singapore downgrades GDP outlook, avoids recession SINGAPORE: Singapore slightly cut its economic outlook for 2023 on Friday after it narrowly averted a recession in... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Foxconn boss sees potential to invest billions in India TAIPEI: Taiwanese tech giant and key Apple supplier Foxconn said Monday it sees the potential to invest “several... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies Air Link CEO says things ‘back on track’ as LC restrictions ease Muzzaffar Hayat Piracha says post IMF programme, company producing more cellphones than before Updated 15 Aug, 2023 02:50pm
Monetary policy is ‘dictated’ by IMF: PDP KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has said we are an independent nation, but we can’t... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
UBS to pay $1.4bn to settle US fraud charges on subprime loans NEW YORK: UBS will pay $1.4 billion to settle US charges that it defrauded investors in the sale of mortgage-backed... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies Aramco boosts dividend as Q2 profit drops 38pc to $30.1bn To announce investments in China chemicals sector Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Companies UBS shuffles bank bosses in bid to better compete with Wall Street LONDON/NEW YORK: UBS on Monday announced an overhaul of its investment banking division, including naming the... Published 15 Aug, 2023 06:30am