South Asia Outrage in India after teacher asks students to slap Muslim boy LUCKNOW: Indian authorities vowed Saturday to take action after a primary school teacher ordered her pupils to take... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
South Asia Nine killed in Indian train coach fire NEW DELHI: At least nine people were killed Saturday after a train coach parked in southern India caught fire when a... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Mountaineers’ minibus plunge kills 10 in Iran TEHRAN: A minibus carrying mountaineers in Iran plunged into a ravine, killing 10 people, state media reported... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Appellate court should postpone proceedings when appellant is of unsound mind: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that an appellate court should postpone the proceedings on the appeal of a... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:41am
‘Pre-poll rigging’ feared: PPP demands immediate release of census data ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) claimed that pre-poll rigging is continuing by manipulating population... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:41am
Iran court orders US to pay $330m for ‘planning coup’ TEHRAN: A court in Tehran has ordered the US government to pay $330 million in damages for “planning a coup”... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
360 cricketers to get PCB’s domestic contracts LAHORE: As many as 360 cricketers representing 18 regional teams will be offered domestic cricket contracts ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
PCB announces ticket prices for Pak-SA women cricket series LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board Saturday announced ticket prices for the white-ball series between Pakistan and... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
ATC allows police to interrogate PTI leaders, workers afresh LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Saturday allowed police to interrogate several PTI leaders and activists afresh ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
First Lady urges media to promote positivity in society ISLAMABAD: First Lady Samina Alvi on Saturday called upon the media to broadcast programs which promote positivity ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Arrest of journalist’s killers demanded KARACHI: Sindh caretaker Home Minister Brigadier Haris Nawaz (Retd) on Saturday said that a targeted operation being... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Governor Punjab writes letter to VCs on harassment in varsities LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has issued a letter to the Vice Chancellors/Rectors of the public... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
LWMC turns to AI to modernise waste management operations LAHORE: To modernise waste management operations and subsequently overcome the waste problem in the provincial... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Consultative session held to finalise Punjab Agriculture Strategic Plan LAHORE: Unfortunately, in the past, no long-term policy has been formulated for increasing production and value... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Qureshi moves IHC against physical remand ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister and central leader Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
IESCO seeks police deployment at its offices ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (IESCO) has requested government to delopy police force at... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Consumers’ safety primary focus: Ogra chairman ISLAMABAD: Masroor Khan, chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) along with his enforcement team visited ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
ATC seeks arguments on bail pleas of Wazir, Imaan ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Saturday, sought arguments on the post-arrest bail pleas of former... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Seven die as van overturns in Mansehra MANSEHRA: In a heartbreaking incident on the Mansehra expressway, seven individuals lost their lives, while five... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
66 vehicles taken away, 71 mobile phones snatched in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Street crimes increased in the federal capital during the last week as car thefts and mobile phone... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
‘Some Insurance Cos repudiating Marine Cargo Policy claims’ LAHORE: Some insurance companies are found repudiating Marine Cargo Policy claims while challenging jurisdiction of... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Timely polls only solution to economic crisis? LAHORE: General Secretary PPP Central Punjab Hasan Murtaza on Saturday said that the solution of the current ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
PCBDDA holds investor summit for Lahore Global Village LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) with an aim to attract potential buyers... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Sindh Home Secretary claims…‘Pakistan makes notable progress in global crime rankings’ KARACHI: In a significant development, Pakistan has made notable progress in global crime rankings, moving from the... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 26, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (August 27, 2023)... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Lawyers protest against rising power bills District Bar Association of Muzaffargarh orchestrated a full-day strike against the relentless surge in electricity bills and mounting inflation Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:44am
Caretaker govt unveils its approach to economy ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said that the interim government would focus ... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 11:09am
PM says protection, security of country, nation among top priorities Reiterates people would be provided with the financial and economic opportunities at the federal and provincial levels Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:43am
Pakistan lauds Denmark’s proposed bill to ban burning of Holy Quran Islamabad terms the development a step in the right direction Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:42am
Sec 14(4) of Mohtasib Act: Power to decide ‘representation’ resides solely with President: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that the power to decide the representation resides solely with and is exercised... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:37am
Masood Khan calls for interfaith & inter-sectarian dialogue Says Christians are equal citizens of the Pakistani state and the constitution guarantees their rights Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:45am
LG by-polls on vacant seats in KP today PESHAWAR: Local government by-polls on vacant seats of different categories in 65 villages and neighbourhood ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
British HC to visit Karachi today ahead of likely arrival of HMS Lancaster KARACHI: Newly appointed British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, will visit Karachi on Sunday (today),... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Rain in Multan: WASA issues high alert MULTAN: Managing Director WASA Chaudhry Muhammad Danish issued high alert in WASA after heavy rain in the city here... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Naval chief presents cash award to World Junior Squash Champion Hamza ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi highly appreciated the World Junior Squash... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
NAB to disburse Rs440m among Model Housing affectees LAHORE: Announcing Rs440 million disbursement among the Model Housing Enclave affectees; DG NAB, Lahore Amjad Majeed... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Governor returns ‘Metropolitan University Bill’ KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Saturday returned a bill to the provincial assembly regarding establishing... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Khattak sees election in February PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-Parliamen-tarians (PTI-P) Chairman Pervaiz Khattak has said the general elections... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
PM vows to resolve issues facing coalminers QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar here on Saturday assured to resolve issues of the coal mining... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Letters A pious hope During his interaction with some foreign dignitaries, Caretaker commerce minister Gohar Ejaz is said to have shared... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
FIA recovers foreign currency PESHAWAR: FIA Commercial Banking Circle Peshawar on Saturday arrested three suspects involved in the illegal ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Timely polls: Govt committed to assisting ECP: Solangi ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Saturday said it is our basic... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Power sector blues! The electricity users of Pakistan are up in arms. They have received highly inflated bills which, according to them,... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Commodities Paris wheat higher with Black Sea supply, weather in focus PARIS: Euronext wheat edged up on Thursday to a 10-day high, supported by a weaker euro as traders assessed US crop... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Commodities CBOT wheat falls on export demand woes CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Friday, pressured by US dollar strength and global supplies,... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Energy Abundant, cheap Iranian oil supply to cap Russian prices in China SINGAPORE: Rising prices of a popular Russian crude sold to China are poised to peak soon as more independent... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Commodities India may introduce floor price for basmati rice exports NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India may introduce a floor price for basmati rice exports, sources familiar with the matter said,... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Commodities Asia rice: Supply woes fuel high Vietnamese rates MUMBAI/ HANOI/ BANGKOK/DHAKA: Vietnamese rice export prices remained the most expensive among Asian hubs this week... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Commodities LME warehousers bet the great metals destock is over LONDON: It’s been a tough couple of years to be in the metals storage business with dwindling inventories taking a... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Energy US natgas prices up on hot forecasts for next week NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Friday on forecasts for hot weather to continue into next ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (August 26, 2023)... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Cotton & Textile Decline of Rs400 in spot rate propels mills to make hectic buying of cotton LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Commodities Jordan tenders to buy 120,000 metric tons of feed barley HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grains buyer has issued a new international tender to purchase up to 120,000 metric tons ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures post best week in nearly 2 years on softer yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures spiked on Friday to their highest levels since early June and recorded their best... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Commodities Gold drifts lower KARACHI: Gold on Saturday saw some losses but silver was unchanged on the local market, traders said. Gold prices... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 26, 2023) ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Disputes relating to income determination: Facts have to be duly considered: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has declared that in cases where the dispute relates to determining whether its... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:33am
JI announces protest against inflated power bills KARACHI: Jamat-e-Islami Karachi President Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday warned the government to reduce the... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:33am
KCCI, BMG reject hike in power tariffs KARACHI: The leadership of Businessmen Group and Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), while referring... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:33am
Countrywide protests against electricity tariff hike continue LAHORE: The protest demonstrations against inflated electricity bills continued across the country on Saturday.... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:33am
Alvi for promotion of local products to reduce burden of import bills KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday urged Pakistani society to promote the use of local products instead of... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:35am
PM Kakar summons urgent meeting on electricity bills today Consultations will be held with respect to providing maximum relief to the consumers, the PM office says Updated 27 Aug, 2023 08:08pm
Units involved in tax fraud: FBR suggests new sections in ST Act for penal action ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed separate sections in the Sales Tax Act for suspension of... Updated 27 Aug, 2023 09:36am
ECB rate pause now may be too early: policymaker JACKSON HOLE: It may be too early for the European Central Bank to pause interest rate hikes now as an early stop in... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
LPG price hiked by another Rs10 per kg KARACHI: The LPG price has been increased by another 10 rupees per kilogram on Saturday, multiplying the burden the... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Industry NICAT, NASTP must provide IT ecosystem to textile sector: FCCI FAISALABAD: National Incubation Centre for Aerospace Technologies (NICAT) and National Aerospace Science and... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Bus crash on motorway EDITORIAL: Fatal accidents on our highways have been recurring with dreadful frequency. On Sunday night at least 18... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Balochistan’s blood feuds EDITORIAL: As if people living in Balochistan didn’t have enough problems already. Now, a blood feud between rival... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Industry RCCI demands govt withdraw hike in power tariffs ISLAMABAD: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) has given a deadline till August 29, to the... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Companies Development, Hospitality Division: Hashoo Hotels appoints Asif Raza as VP ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Asif Raza as the Vice President, Development,... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Scotland keen to enhance trade ties with Pakistan KARACHI: Muhammad Suleman Chawla, Acting President FPCCI, has apprised that Christina McKelvie, Scotland Minister ... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Prices of essential kitchen items show a mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 27 Aug, 2023 03:05am
Commerce minister urges textile exporters to lay focus on value-added products Dr Gohar Ejaz says his ministry devising a plan to boost the country’s exports to achieve $ 80 billion export target Updated 27 Aug, 2023 10:35pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points