US, India, Saudi & EU unveil rail, ports deal on G20 sidelines NEW DELHI: Global leaders announced a multinational rail and ports deal linking the Middle East and South Asia on... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
NAB prosecutor general resigns Syed Asghar Haider has resigned from his office owing to personal engagements, sources said Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:49am
China think tank says India is ‘sabotaging’ G20 for its own agenda BEIJING: India has been trying to take advantage of its role as the host of the G20 Summit to promote its own agenda... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
KATI signs accord with global cyber security giant KARACHI: In a significant move to bolster the Information Technology (IT) sector in Pakistan, the Korangi ... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 10:01am
Cypher case: Bail pleas of IK, Qureshi adjourned ISLAMABAD: A special court on Saturday adjourned hearing on the post-arrest bail pleas of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Covid-19 still persists with many cases: Minister LAHORE: ‘Covid-19 has not left us and we are seeing many cases, with some still suffering symptoms from the last... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Fresh physical remand of Dr Yasmin, others allowed LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday allowed police a fresh physical remand of PTI Punjab president Dr... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Non-appearance: JM issues arrest warrants for Arshad Sharif’s wife ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Saturday, issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Samia Arshad, wife of journalist... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Meeting of PPP digital media wing held ISLAMABAD: A consultative and introductory meeting of PPP Digital Media Islamabad Chapter was held at the central... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
PEBC marks 25,000 donations of corneas from Sri Lanka KARACHI: The Pakistan Eye Bank Society (PEBC) has celebrated 25,000 donations of corneas to Pakistan from Sri Lanka... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Prisons dept signs MoU with USC LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited Kot Lakhpat Jail on Saturday and inaugurated ... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Ex-mill price of sugar: Punjab govt moves LHC for withdrawal of stay order LAHORE: The caretaker government of Punjab has filed an application before the Lahore High Court praying to withdraw... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
UBG demands FPCCI elections in Dec LAHORE: Chairman United Business Group (UBG) Ali Hassam Asghar on Saturday demanded that elections of Federation of... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
World First Aid Day marked LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, “World First Aid Day” was marked here on Saturday with a resolve that... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Isra varsity holds ‘Business Model Creation Workshop’ HYDERABAD: Isra University’s Department of Management Sciences organized a two-day “Business Model Creation... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
LWMC launches anti-smog drive LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has launched a city-wide anti-smog campaign. As per the details... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Crime rate rises in ICT ISLAMABAD: The capital city witnessed a rise in incidents of car lifting, motorbike theft, and mobile snatching... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
LHC takes notice of delay in submission of case challans before courts LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) took a serious notice of delay in submission of case challans before the courts... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
CAP opposes early closure of markets, proposes alternative measures LAHORE: The Chain stores in the country, while opposing the government’s decision of early closure of markets, has... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Govt takes steps for financial relief to PIA KARACHI: The Pakistan government has taken steps to extend financial relief to the national carrier, Pakistan... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Customs seizes Rs20m smuggled goods KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organization of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi carried out a raid near... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
FIA recovers Rs679m in crackdown on dollar smuggling PESHAWAR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested more than 127 suspects and recovered a staggering sum... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Bilawal says economic situation deteriorating by the day KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the economic situation of the... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 09, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (September 10, 2023)... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Petition filed under Article 184(3): IK challenges Army and Official Secrets laws in SC Former prime minister Imran Khan challenged the Acts, by filing a constitutional petition under Article 184(3) through advocate Shoaib Shaheen Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:47am
USAID ‘Invest in Pakistan’ conference: US announces $40m new diaspora investment ISLAMABAD: The United States announced the mobilisation of more than $40 million in new US-Pakistani diaspora... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:43am
Pakistan pursuing proactive diplomacy: Jilani ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Saturday said Pakistan is working on proactive diplomacy... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:44am
Joint efforts targeting $2bn disbursements: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has indicated that the joint efforts are targeting disbursements of around US$2 billion... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:41am
FBR to engage CSOs, NGOs to provide info about improved tax services ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will engage civil society organisations (CSOs) and non-governmental... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:42am
Fake/flying invoices: FBR places safeguards following FTO’s orders ISLAMABAD: The prompt action of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has forced the Federal Board of... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:43am
Major tax drive initiated against defaulters Tax evaders include owners of commercial properties, factories, mills, wholesalers, real estate players, and traders Updated 10 Sep, 2023 05:29pm
Alvi, PM express grief ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar have expressed grief and sorrow... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Pakistan expresses solidarity FO says the people and the govt of Pakistan stand in solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco and express their heartfelt sympathies and condolences for the tragic loss of lives in Friday’s earthquake Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:47am
New visa regime announced to make an ‘open Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq said on Saturday that important decisions have been taken for an... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:43am
‘Review of Judgments and Orders Act’ Law ministry files review petition against SC verdict ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law and Justice, on Saturday, filed a review petition against the Supreme Court’s verdict... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:43am
Alvi appoints Dr Kausar as federal minister President made the appointment on the advice of the caretaker prime minister under Article 224 (1a) of the Constitution Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:48am
Electricity issues: KCCI urges PD secy to ensure implementation of agreed points ISLAMABAD: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has urged Secretary Power Division to honour his... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:43am
Telecom industry: Govt to bring power tariff at par with other industries ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal government has decided to bring the power tariff of the Telecom Industry at par ... Updated 10 Sep, 2023 09:44am
Procedure of election of companies’ directors: Innovative changes introduced by SECP During the seventies, it was considered expedient by the relevant Government that the method of keeping close ... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
The troubled universal health insurance service EDITORIAL: The Health Card the PTI (Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf) introduced in the two provinces under its rule, Punjab... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Easier said than done EDITORIAL: So, we’re to believe, after the announcement about tackling power theft and low recoveries, that the... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Energy KP CM stresses increase in power generation PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Chief Minister, Muhammad Azam Khan here Saturday stressed to increase power... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Letters Failure of power sector: stop the blame game It was only recently that the Senate Standing Committee on Power on unbraided the top brass of Power Division for... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Prices of essential kitchen items show rising trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increase during this week past against the... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Gold, silver prices down KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Saturday further declined on the local market, traders said. Gold prices went... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Industry Global container freight still stalled LONDON: Global industrial production and containerised freight flows remained in the doldrums at the start of the... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Commodities CBOT wheat futures ease as efforts to maintain Ukraine exports continue CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell to their lowest price in more than three months on Friday, while... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Iron ore drops as China flags exaggerated price moves MANILA: Iron ore futures fell on Friday, surrendering gains made earlier this week, after China’s state planner... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Commodities French rapeseed area set to stay high in 2024 PARIS: French farmers are expected to allocate a similar or bigger area to rapeseed for the 2024 harvest, ... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Ukraine 2023 harvest at over 33m metric tons KYIV: Ukraine, a global leading grain grower, has harvested more than 33 million metric tons of grain and oilseeds ... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Commodities London cocoa hits fresh 46-year high NEW YORK: London cocoa futures on ICE rose to a new 46-year high on Friday, gaining 4% in the week, as... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Energy China’s Aug crude oil, soybean imports jump BEIJING: China imported 9.36 million metric tons of soybeans in August, customs data showed on Thursday, jumping 31%... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (September 09, 2023)... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday underpinned by a weak yen and yuan, although stagnating Chinese ... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Asia Gold: India discounts widest in seven weeks BENGALURU/ MUMBAI: Discounts on physical gold were highest in seven weeks in India as sturdy domestic rates... Published 10 Sep, 2023 03:20am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept