IK’s security: IHC removes Registrar’s objections over Bushra’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, removed Registrar Office’s objections over Chairman Pakistan... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:41am
‘Those who are afraid of people’s court are running away from polls’: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Tuesday said those who are afraid of the people’s court want to escape... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:38am
Ministry allows trial of PTI chairman in Adiala Jail premises ISLAMABAD: Following the request of the special court judge, the Ministry of Law and Justice, on Tuesday, allowed... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:37am
Alvi calls for increasing women’s participation in workforce ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said there is need for increasing women’s participation in the ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:34am
NDMA chief for formulating ‘National Development Goals’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik on Tuesday... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:32am
Trio wins physics Nobel for illuminating electrons STOCKHOLM: France’s Pierre Agostini, Hungarian-Austrian Ferenc Krausz and French-Swedish Anne L’Huillier won the... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Teenage gunman arrested after two killed in Thai mall shooting spree BANGKOK: Thai police arrested a teenage gunman suspected of killing two foreigners and wounding five people on... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Top US Republican fights right-wing threat to leadership WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faced ever-dwindling chances of political survival Tuesday after... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Europe EU moves to protect sensitive tech from rivals STRASBOURG: The EU unveiled Tuesday a list of sensitive technologies that should be kept out of the hands of rivals,... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
MENA ‘GITEX GLOBAL 2023’ in Dubai: Pakistan companies look to build on last year’s successes KARACHI: Some 48 Pakistani companies are registered to exhibit at the 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL this year in... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:29am
USA AI regulations: work in progress in the US, say officials US Congressman Ted Lieu said lawmakers will see how Generative Artificial Intelligence regulation works elsewhere ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Industry Motiwala underscores need for more JVs, technology transfers KARACHI: M Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has said that Pakistan ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Sept POL products’ sales plunge 31pc to 1.06m tons YoY KARACHI: The petroleum products sales declined to 1.06 million tons, ie, down significantly by 31 percent YoY and 25... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Industry Karachi-based steel industry says stuck in legal struggle ISLAMABAD: The inordinate delay in decision-making is fatal for Karachi-based industry which is suffering a lot due... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
MENA Dubai a ‘natural’ fit for Pakistanis looking to buy property abroad Pakistanis have a huge interest in buying real estate in Dubai due to factors including proximity and “close ties”... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:04am
19th Asian Games: Pakistan qualifies for semi-finals LAHORE: Pakistan defeated Hong Kong by 68 runs in the 19th Asian Games Men’s Cricket Quarter Finals played at the... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Minister says law, order to be improved quickly in Sindh KARACHI: Brig Haris Nawaz (retd), caretaker provincial home minister for Sindh, has assured that his ministry will... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Barrister Hassaan meeting with father: LHC asks law officer to seek instructions from concerned LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has directed a law officer to seek instructions from the authorities concerned... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Justice Irfan Saadat takes oath at Acting CJ SHC KARACHI: Justice Irfan Saadat Khan was sworn in as Acting Chief Justice of Sindh High Court (SHC) here on Tuesday.... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Free eye camp in Tharparkar KARACHI: Three-day free eye camp in Tharparkar has provided consultations to over 100 people from the local... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Four uplift schemes of Auqaf sector approved LAHORE: The Punjab Development Working Party (PDWP) approved four development schemes of Auqaf sector with an... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 03, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 04, 2023)... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf made Naval chief ISLAMABAD: Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf has been appointed as the new Naval Chief. According to the spokesperson of... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
GPS: KW&SC enhances water supply quantity KARACHI: Keeping in view the increasing demand of water supply through water tankers across the megacity, Karachi... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
10 terrorists killed in IBO ISLAMABAD: Security forces on Tuesday conducted an intelligence-based operation on the reported presence of... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
‘Forcibly disappeared’ leaders: PTI demands PM, CEC ensure recovery ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday demanded caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar and Chief... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Two top officials claim: Reshuffle in govt depts done in compliance with ECP’s directives ISLAMABAD: With the appointees of former federal government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) still occupying ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Wasa to launch operation against defaulters LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Authority (Wasa) Lahore has decided to launch an operation against defaulters of... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Raids in Punjab, KP, Islamabad: SNGPL removes another 87 illegal connections LAHORE: During the ongoing crackdown against gas pilferers, SNGPL continued raids in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Rana says PML-N has cut no deal with ‘establishment’ LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah Khan dispelled the impression of PML-N... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Incitement to violence case: Court defers indictment of Fawad Chaudhry ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday deferred the indictment of former minister Fawad Chaudhry in a case registered... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
ABL donates Rs15m to TKC-PGTI KARACHI: As part of its CSR program, Allied Bank donated Rs 15 million to the Kidney Centre Post Graduate Training... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Nipah virus: Sindh govt issues alert KARACHI: The Sindh Health Department has issued an advisory regarding the potential spread of the dangerous... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
‘All illegal immigrants have 28 days to leave Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Tuesday categorically said that ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Hot weather likely to persist across Sindh except Karachi KARACHI: Hot weather is likely to continue across Sindh but Karachi may see a significant drop in temperature... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Solar panels import scam: FBR, SBP heads to brief Senate panel today ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will brief Senate... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Power breakdown: Dhabeji Station stops water supply to parts of Karachi KARACHI: Due to yet another sudden power breakdown by K-Electric at Dhabeji Pumping Station, all the feeders of the... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Violence in name of religion: CM directs stringent action against miscreants LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting at his office, which decided that... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Education tools: Beaconhouse elevates learning with Google KARACHI: Under the partnership, Tech Valley is offering Beaconhouse a comprehensive teacher training programme in... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
ATC extends remand of Dr Yasmin LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended judicial remand of senior PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid for... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Alkhidmat holds certificate awarding ceremony KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has awarded certificates to successful students for completing their skill development... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Industry ‘Politically motivated economic choices put economy at stake’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
SSUET organises ‘orientation day’ KARACHI: Centre for Guidance, Career Planning and Placement of Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Senate body rejects Gandhara Culture Authority Bill 2023 ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Heritage and Culture, Tuesday, unanimously, rejected the bill... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Seminar calls for eliminating menace of corruption LAHORE: Post Graduate Medical Institute & Ameer uddin Medical College Principal Prof Dr Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
SAU announces financial assistance for start-ups to graduates HYDERABAD: 8 different student societies will be established at Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), along with... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Cipher case: PTI rejects ministry’s notification to hold IK’s trial in jail ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday rejected the Law and Justice Ministry’s notification to hold... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
No reason and logic behind delay in elections: JI LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Siraj-ul-Haq has said that there is no reason and logic behind any delay in... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Rates PSX stays bullish KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday on the back of fresh buying in various... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Apex court asks why everyone surrendered when martial law were imposed? ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why everyone surrendered when the martial laws were imposed, but agitated... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khaqan is singing to his own tune “So you reckon Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) is still at the feasibility stage?” “Depends on who you ask. IF... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Wall St dives as jobs data fans rate worries NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slid more than 1% on Tuesday after a hotter-than-expected jobs report ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Stocks European shares fall 1pc as bond yields surge PARIS: European shares sank to fresh six-month lows on Tuesday, dragged lower by rate-sensitive utilities and miners... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Auto, energy slide drags Indian shares; small-, mid-caps outperform BENGALURU: Indian shares closed lower on Tuesday, dragged by auto stocks on mixed sales data in September, while... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Miners drag commodity-heavy FTSE 100 lower LONDON: Britain’s commodity-heavy FTSE 100 fell on Tuesday as miners weakened on soft metal prices, while luxury... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Tokyo shares close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Tuesday on renewed concerns about prolonged monetary tightening in the United... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim The Karachi Port Trust handled 155,304 tonnes of cargo comprising 105,075 tonnes of import cargo and 50,229 tonnes ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Energy Oil rebounds from 3-week low amid strong dollar NEW YORK: Oil prices recovered slightly after hitting a three-week low on Tuesday, as investors weighed a stronger ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 20.774 ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
ChatGPT as pivot for digital healthcare professionals 30th November 2022 heralded the dawn of a major paradigm shift in the machine-based learning world. On that fateful... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 06:52am
Anatomisation of power tariff Power Sector as a whole and specifically the electricity tariff is under discussion every day. All and sundry are... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 06:48am
Letters Lines Area too deserves Sindh caretaker govt’s attention The caretaker government of Sindh deserves a lot of appreciation for coming up with a plan that no elected or... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
No more business as usual-I It is stated that Pakistan requires a sustained GDP growth of 7-9% for 30 years, increase focus on reducing... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 06:58am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Oct, 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 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (October 03, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Oct, 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 Tuesday (October... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 03, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 04 Oct, 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 Tuesday (October 03, 2023).... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 03, 2023).... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 03, 2023)... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 03, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 03, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Fiscal adjustment hamstrung by interest payments Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives says economy has slowly and steadily started recovering from the downturn in growth Updated 04 Oct, 2023 10:00am
World Bank projects primary balance at negative 0.4pc ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected a primary balance for Pakistan at negative 0.4 percent (-0.4) for the... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 08:36am
Certain tax policies discourage investment in tradable sector: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Certain tax policies in Pakistan discourage investment in the tradable sector, and certain investment... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:15am
3rd Belt and Road Forum: Over 2 dozen pacts likely to be signed National Development and Reform Commission of China has proposed to sign MoUs during caretaker PM's visit to Beijing Updated 04 Oct, 2023 11:18am
ECC approves telecom infrastructure- sharing framework ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved first ever Telecom Infrastructure... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:56am
Customs agents, transporters: FBR seeks bank guarantees for Afghan transit goods ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Customs agents/ brokers and transport operators in... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:59am
Illegal immigrants asked to leave country by Nov 1: Afghan nationals involved in terrorist attacks: Bugti ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti, on Tuesday, said that Afghan nationals were found... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 08:35am
Afghan transit commercial goods: FBR slaps 10pc processing fee on 5 categories ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed 10 percent processing fee on five major categories of... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:04am
Special forensic audit of SSGCL, Pesco, Hesco ordered ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has directed the authorities to conduct special forensic audit of Peshawar Electric... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 09:56am
‘FPA, QTA in power bills’: SC issues notices to AGP, respondents ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) and respondents in petitions... Updated 04 Oct, 2023 08:34am
Announcement Dear readers, you must have noticed the toll the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, two major newsprint... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Adoption of digital payments can boost GDP by 7pc: study KARACHI: National adoption of digital payments in Pakistan by 2025 can boost gross domestic product (GDP) by 7... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Sept cement despatches decline 3.96pc YoY LAHORE: Cement despatches declined by 3.96% in Septmber 2023 as the total despatches during last month stood at ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Economic cooperation: Pakistan & Azerbaijan exploring opportunities in health sector ISLAMABAD: In a bid to expand economic cooperation, Pakistan and Azerbaijan have started exploring opportunities in... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
SECP shuts down 7 illegal loan apps in collaboration with FIA, PTA ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has intensified crackdown on illegal loan apps... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Chicago wheat down CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures drifted back towards three-year lows on Tuesday amid strong supply of cheap Russian... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Copper drifts lower LONDON: Copper prices fell to four-month lows on Tuesday as expectations of further rises in exchange inventories ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Gold at seven-month low BENGALURU: Gold prices languished near a seven-month low on Tuesday, weighed down by a robust dollar and elevated... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures recorded their biggest dip since April on Tuesday amid sliding Asian stocks and a... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Palm oil higher NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Tuesday after extending losses for a second session on Monday,... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Political shenanigans EDITORIAL: At a presser on Sunday JUI-F (Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that all ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Milking the system for what it is worth EDITORIAL: During a press briefing in Washington DC, Julie Kozack, Director of Communications International Monetary... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
‘MÉLODIES DE PIANO’ organised LAHORE: The Alliance Française de Lahore, in collaboration with the Embassy of France and the National College of... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Taxes ‘Customs denying exemption to importers of HEVs’ LAHORE: Customs authorities are allegedly denying exemption to the importers of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
World Bank revises growth downward to 1.7pc ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has revised downward Pakistan’s GDP growth projection for the current fiscal year 2023-24... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Taxes Afghan transit: 25pc of total consignments to be picked for scanning: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to select 25 percent of the total consignments of Afghan... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am