Gender gap pioneer Goldin wins Nobel economics prize STOCKHOLM: Harvard economic historian Claudia Goldin won the 2023 Nobel economics prize for her work exposing the... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
UK opposition Labour says power ‘within our grasp’ LIVERPOOL: Britain’s main opposition Labour Party said at its annual conference on Monday that power was ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
World Bank urges cooling of Israel-Gaza conflict MARRAKECH, (Morocco): The World Bank on Monday urged a “rapid de-escalation” of the fighting in Israel and Gaza... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
PCB gives update on injured pacers LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given an update on the injuries of the three fast bowlers Ihsanullah,... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Africa Kenya court puts Haiti deployment on temporary hold NAIROBI: A Kenyan court on Monday temporarily suspended a government plan to send police to Haiti on a UN-backed... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
South Asia Five Indian states to vote in key elections in November NEW DELHI: Five Indian states will elect new legislatures next month, an independent election panel said on Monday,... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Punjab to appoint grievance redressal commissioners LAHORE: In a bid to enhance efficiency and improve public service delivery, Chief Secretary of Punjab, Zahid Akhtar... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
PPP concerned over not listing 10m women in electoral rolls ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has expressed concerns over the missing of around 10 million women from... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
PM for early submission of Hajj policy to cabinet ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, has directed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Pak, Sri Lanka clash in World Cup today in Hyderabad LAHORE: After having a perfect start in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 drive, Pakistan will face Sri Lanka ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Judicial remand of M K Bhatti extended LAHORE: An Accountability court Monday extended the judicial remand of Muhammad Khan Bhatti former principal... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
IPH, PHC develop MSDSs for pathological labs LAHORE: The Institute of Public Health (IPH) in collaboration with the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Elahi’s ICA: First recusing, LHC bench chooses to decides maintainability LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday first recused from an Intra Court Appeal (ICA) of PTI... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Disaster management system in transformational phase: NDMA ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lieutenant General Inam Haider Malik, Monday, said... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Alkhidmat Foundation secures top honors in ‘Height Rescue Challenge' LAHORE: In a remarkable achievement, Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan clinched the first position in the 'Height Rescue... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
51 iPhones worth Rs10.6m confiscated from group of Umrah pilgrims KARACHI: Pakistan Customs Airport Collectorate, Karachi has confiscated a huge quantity of cellphones from a group ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
4th Guru Ram Das Ji’s 489th birthday celebrated LAHORE: Sikh religion’s 4th Guru Ram Das Ji’s 489th Birthday celebration held at Janam Asthan Gurdwara Chuna... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 09, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 10, 2023)... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
FO reacts strongly to UP CM Yogi’s remarks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reacted strongly to the highly irresponsible remarks made by the chief minister of the Indian... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
ICAP, IBA Research Unit publish research papers KARACHI: ICAP announces a significant milestone in its pursuit of knowledge and innovation. ICAP President M Ali... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Admissions to medical colleges from 16th LAHORE: The applications for admission into government and private sector medical and dental colleges will be... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
FTO Dr Asif elected Secretary General of OICOA ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Jah has been elected as Secretary General of Organisation of Islamic... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Coordinated efforts urged to counter climate crisis ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Planning Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed,... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: There’s a vast difference between words ‘militancy’ and ‘terrorism’ “Why the long face?” “I am devastated by events in the Middle East.” “Aren’t we all - and we are all... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
IBO in Sambaza area of Balochistan: Two soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed: ISPR ISLAMABAD: Two soldiers embraced martyrdom while five terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
‘Send teachers on deputation back to their parent departments’, orders Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, on Monday, categorically,... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Justice Isa questions how constitution, law can be dependent on the ‘whims’ of CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa questioned how the constitution and the law could depend on the whims of the... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
CM orders timely completion of development projects LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has emphatically instructed the timely completion of... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
MoC asked to probe why ‘spoiled’ meat was exported to UAE ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Commerce has directed Commerce Ministry to probe factors which led to export... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Cypher case: Imran and Qureshi to be indicted on 17th ISLAMABAD: The special court, on Monday, fixed October 17 for the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Privatising Discos: tread with caution On 13th July 2023, IMF’s Executive Board while approving US$3 billion Stand-by Arrangement (SBA) for Pakistan... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 06:49am
Spurt in inflation The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has released the estimate of the rate of inflation in the national Consumer... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 06:47am
Letters The new Indo-Israel relationship That the new Indo-Israel relationship has at its core an ideological bond between Hindutva and Zionism is a fact ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Dagha vows to help resolve issues facing SITE Karachi KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Revenue, Industries & Commerce Muhammad Younus Dagha has announced... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
LHC seeks report from Sahiwal Jail Superintendent LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday sought a report from jail superintendent Sahiwal by October 19 about medical... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Nawaz to help improve country’s economy: Shehbaz LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that the PML-N supremo’s... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
ATC extends physical remand of five suspects ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, extended the physical remand of five suspects for another four... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
A detailed anatomy of Afghan imports That Afghanistan has been an economic-foreign affairs issue for Pakistan since 1947 is a fact. In the past,... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 06:54am
Illegal goods worth Rs140m seized in Peshawar, DIK PESHAWAR: Customs Collectorate Enforcement Peshawar and DI Khan have seized illegal goods worth more than... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Online College Admissions System receives 38,000 applications LAHORE: The Online College Admissions System (OCAS), a platform developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
‘Expanding BRICS and New Alignments’ NUST think tank holds roundtable ISLAMABAD: The NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised a high-level roundtable on “Expanding BRICS and... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Hiring of 53 employees in PBC: Senate body concerned at discrepancies, anomalies ISLAMABAD: Senator Fawzia Arshad presided over a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Information and... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Saudi Arabia assures Pakistan of support in health sector ISLAMABAD: The government of Saudi Arabia has assured Pakistan of all possible support and cooperation in the field... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 10:27pm
Energy US, Venezuela in talks for fresh oil sanction exemptions CARACAS/DOHA/HOUSTON: Venezuela and the US have progressed in talks that could provide sanctions relief to Caracas ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Wall Street declines NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Monday as a deepening conflict between Israel and the Palestinian... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks European stocks slip amid ME conflict jitters BENGALURU: European stocks came under pressure on Monday as Mideast military clashes sparked a rush to safe-haven... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks China stocks slip amid mixed holiday data SHANGHAI: China stocks closed slightly lower on Monday as trading resumed following a long holiday and as mixed... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index drop DUBAI: Dubai’s main share index declined 2.5% on Monday, on course to mark its biggest intraday fall since June... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Indian shares decline BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Monday, dragged by a surge in oil prices due to a military conflict in the Middle... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Energy US natgas prices climb on rising exports NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a fresh eight-month high on rising exports and forecasts for... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rise MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Monday on hopes that biodiesel demand would increase following a... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 267,121 tonnes of cargo comprising 135,484 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Gold rises as ME conflict spurs safe-haven demand BENGALURU: Gold prices rose more than 1% on Monday as the military conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 26.905 ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (October 09, 2023)... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Slow business on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs 2,00... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (October 09, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (October ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 09, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (October 09, 2023).... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 09, 2023).... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 09, 2023)... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (October 09, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 09, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Rates Oil & refinery sector leads rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of fresh buying, mainly in oil and... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:44am
Core issues: PM advocates a ‘national dialogue’ Says parliament could play a leading role to ensure a healthy and prosperous society in the country Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:47am
‘Misrepresenting events’: IHC issues notices to Bajwa, Faiz, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to former Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:18am
Israel on war footing, Hamas threatens to kill captives GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said it had called up an unprecedented 300,000 reservists and was... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 08:44am
World Bank for taxation of agri income, property ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has recommended taxation of agricultural income and property, withdrawal of... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 11:22am
Privatising Discos to create private-sector monopolies, warns World Bank ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of distribution companies (Discos) may lead to private-sector monopolies in the absence... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 08:46am
‘Inflated’ bills: Intelligence agency comes to the rescue of power consumers? Agency has prompted caretaker government to intervene and take action to provide immediate relief Updated 10 Oct, 2023 12:40pm
Internal rift between EP and EC led to rollover of GSP ISLAMABAD: An internal rift between European Parliament (EP) and European Council (EC) accounted for an anticipated... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:18am
6 Chinese polyester fabric varieties: New customs values fixed ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of six... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:19am
$10bn refinery: PSO interacting with Bank of China/Sinopec ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is reportedly interacting with Bank of China/Sinopec for establishment of either... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:52am
APTMA seeks ‘competitive’ electricity tariff ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has sought electricity tariff competitive with regional... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 08:47am
AI Jomaih-KES dispute: Ministerial committee to find ‘amicable’ way out ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to constitute a three-member ministerial committee to find an amicable way out... Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:46am
Money & Banking Technology upgradation to boost operations: Faysal Bank plans to expand its branch network to 1,000 KARACHI: Pakistan’s first fully conventional to Islamic converted bank, Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has planned to... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Fed should proceed ‘carefully’ on rate hikes: officials WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve should proceed carefully when deciding whether or not to hike interest rates... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years MARRAKESH: The IMF and World Bank began talks in Morocco Monday in their first annual meetings on African soil in 50... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
‘Al-Aqsa Flood’ EDITORIAL: In an unprecedented response to relentless Israeli incursions into West Bank towns and Al-Aqsa Mosque,... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Economy: performance based on expediency? EDITORIAL: Two and a half months after the staff-level agreement was reached on the Stand-By Arrangement with the... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Money & Banking Australian, NZ dollars lower SINGAPORE: The risk-sensitive Australian and New Zealand dollars meanwhile fell in thinned Asian trade, with Japan... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Money & Banking Dollar gains against euro in flight to safety on Israel-Palestinian fighting NEW YORK/LONDON: The safe-haven dollar rose on Monday against the euro and sterling as military clashes between... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht decline as ME conflict strengthens dollar SINGAPORE: The currencies of net oil importers Indonesia and Thailand fell each lost ground on Monday, as the US... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up BEIJING: Japanese rubber futures closed higher on Monday for a second session, as concerns over conflict in the... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Copper firm, but demand outlook remains gloomy LONDON: Copper prices rose to a one-week peak on Monday as Chinese buyers returned after a week-long holiday, but... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Dalian iron ore slumps MANILA: Iron ore futures fell on Monday, with the Dalian benchmark hitting a four-week low after the Chinese Golden... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Wheat, corn, soy up on concern HAMBURG: Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures rose on Monday on geo-political tensions as military clashes ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Companies Nestlé Pakistan launches campaign on goodness of food LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan launched its corporate campaign – ‘Achai Se Bana, Achai Ke Liay’ emphasising the... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Companies Allied Bank bags ‘Best of the Best Company 2023’ award KARACHI: The Pakistan Society of Human Resource Management (PSHRM) and Engage Consulting recently hosted a ‘Best... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Companies Jazz leads 4G landscape with 38pc market share ISLAMABAD: Jazz leads the 4G landscape in the country with a 38 percent market share and 14,400 sites, serving over... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Companies Airbus confirms 55 jet deliveries in September PARIS: Airbus on Monday confirmed it had delivered 55 aircraft in September, bringing the nine-month total to 488... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Companies Exxon-Pioneer tie up could squeeze US shale oil suppliers, pipelines HOUSTON: Top US oil producer Exxon Mobil’s planned acquisition of the No. 1 Permian shale producer Pioneer Natural... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Companies Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid lands in Karachi KARACHI: Hyundai Nishat Motor Private (Limited) (HNMPL) organized an exclusive event here, in a bid to provide a... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Industry Textile exports: TDAP chief for more value-addition & exploring new markets LAHORE: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) CEO Zubair Motiwala has stressed the need for more... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Industry Cheaper electricity: KCCI welcomes winter package to industries KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh, while welcoming federal... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Industry KCCI president vows to serve business community KARACHI: President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmad Sheikh has said that he will ... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Industry ‘Record being concealed from appellate forums to hide pilferage of ATTA goods’ LAHORE: Officials involved in pilferage of Afghan Transit Trade Agreement (ATTA) goods conceal departmental record... Published 10 Oct, 2023 06:19am