US issues warning to Iran The United States’ top general on Monday warned Iran not to get involved in the crisis in Israel and said he did... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever JERUSALEM/GAZA/KFER AZA: Israel pounded the Gaza Strip on Tuesday with the fiercest air strikes in its 75-year... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Khamenei says Tehran was not behind Hamas attack on Israel DUBAI: Tehran was not involved in the Hamas group’s weekend attack on Israel, Iran’s top authority Ayatollah Ali... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
South Asia Arundhati Roy facing prosecution in India NEW DELHI: Booker Prize-winning Indian novelist Arundhati Roy could be prosecuted for a 2010 speech about Kashmir... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
PCB announces U-19 team management for series against Sri Lanka LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has Tuesday confirmed Pakistan Under-19 team management for the home series... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
FM meets his Turkish counterpart ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye have vowed to further strengthen all-round cooperation in the fields of trade,... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Dengue cases show alarming increase in ICT ISLAMABAD: Dengue-positive cases have witnessed an alarming increase within the past one month in the Islamabad... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
PM to visit China next week ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar will visit China next week to participate in the third... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
PKRC to hold demos LAHORE: The Pakistan Kisan Rabita Committee (PKRC) has announced to hold demonstrations across Pakistan on October... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Recovery proceedings: Some borrowers denying cost of funds through settlements LAHORE: Some borrowers are found denying cost of funds by entering into settlements with banks during the pendency ... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
6th anniversary of motorbike rescue service marked LAHORE: Motorbike Rescue Service (MRS) of the Emergency Services Department (ESD) managed 1.7 million emergencies in... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Legal awareness & legal aid: LUMS, Punjab Prisons to collaborate LAHORE: The MoU aimed at adequate delivery of criminal justice, raising legal awareness, and improving the ... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Nawaz to help usher in an era of prosperity in country: Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice-president and chief organizer Maryam Nawaz said on Tuesday... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
USA Two US House Republicans expected to make pitch for speaker’s gavel WASHINGTON: US House of Representatives Republicans expect to hear pitches from at least two colleagues on Tuesday... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
South Asia Thousands of Afghans out in cold after deadly quakes NAYEB RAFI (Afghanistan): Thousands of Afghans who survived a powerful earthquake that killed more than 2,00 people... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Asia Women, children among 29 killed as artillery hits Myanmar refugee camp MYANMAR: An artillery strike that hit a refugee camp near Myanmar’s border with China has killed at least 29... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Sindh CM for re-conducting MDCAT-2023 through DUHS KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Former Justice Maqbool Baqar has ordered to re-conduct of the MDCAT-2023... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Europe Yellen urges more IMF, WB reforms for climate fight BENGUERIR (Morocco): US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Tuesday she backed efforts to boost the lending... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
South Asia India arrests Vivo exec, three others in money laundering case NEW DELHI: India’s financial crime agency on Tuesday arrested four industry executives including one Chinese... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 10, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 11, 2023)... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Each institution should conduct its own accountability: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said on Tuesday each institution needs to conduct its own accountability and if it does... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
CPEC projects in Gwadar: minister reviews progress of work ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed, directed... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
PM vows full support to Balochistan govt QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday emphasised that the initiatives taken by Special... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Country being ‘pressurised’ to recognise Israel: Fazl MULTAN: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that Pakistan is ‘under pressure’... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
President for implementation of ‘ZARRA-2020’ to help protect children ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for greater collaborations among civil society, non-governmental... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
PTA takes major step towards fostering ethical internet usage ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) took a significant step toward fostering safe and responsible... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Musadik for managing energy transition as per local economic realities ISLAMABAD: Former State Minister for Petroleum Division Senator Musadik Masood Malik has said that Pakistan needs to... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
To check spread of smog: Proposal for closing Lahore every Wednesday for two months LAHORE: In a bid to check the spread of smog in Lahore division, the administration has floated a proposal for... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Sindh home minister briefed on functioning of KWSC’s HMC KARACHI: Sindh Caretaker Home Minister Brigadier Haris Nawaz (Retired) visited Karachi Water and Sewerage... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
SAU scholar Dr. Liaqat Lund selected among world’s 2% top scientists-2023 HYDERABAD: SAU scholar selected as a top scientist among the list of the "world’s 2% top Scientists-2023" from... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Quetta Safe City Project extends contract with PSCA LAHORE: To strengthen the fight against terrorism and advance modern policing across the country, an agreement of... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
PTI to hold rallies for solidarity with Palestinians ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday chalked out a strategy to hold peaceful gatherings at district... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Provision of best facilities to inmates’ top priority of govt: SAPM on Human Rights LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Proposal to hike fare for Metrobus, Speedo Bus rejected LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday rejected the proposed Rs15 fare increase for the Metrobus and Speedo Bus... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
PPP calls for abolishing death penalty ISLAMABAD: On the eve of “World Day Against Death Penalty” today the PPP has called for abolishing the death... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Post-arrest bail pleas of Khadija, others: LHC DB shows displeasure to prosecution, police officials LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday showed its displeasure to the prosecution and the ... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Jilani stresses to end wars, illegal occupations ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has stressed the need to bring wars and illegal occupations... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Flood-resilient housing solutions: Engro Polymers offers support KARACHI: Engro has extended its support for flood-resilient housing solutions, in partnership with Sindh Rural... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
PTI’s chairmanship: ECP reserves verdict on plea seeking IK’s removal ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a plea seeking the removal ... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Production order: Court seeks arguments from prosecution over IK’s plea ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday sought arguments from the prosecution over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
ATC issues notices to JIT members LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday issued show cause notices to all the members of a Joint... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Talking to prisoners on phone: Adiala Jail authorities asked to submit jail SOPs ISLAMABAD: The special court hearing the cypher case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
JI invites religious scholars to ‘Al-Aqsa March’ KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Sirajul Haq called on prominent religious scholars in Karachi, here on... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Assets case against Dar, others: AC seeks arguments on court’s jurisdiction ISLAMABAD: Accountability Court Tuesday sought arguments on the court’s jurisdiction in the assets beyond means... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Missing Baloch students: IHC urges state to fulfil its responsibility ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) said that the state must fulfill its responsibility in recovering missing... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
No more business as usual–III Businesses have to take lead for delivering energy at a reasonable cost under a planned strategy and implementation... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Rates PSX posts broad-based rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed seventh consecutive bullish session on the back of healthy... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Gas tariffs and reforms—II However, some increase in small and medium category tariff will have to be, willy-nilly, done to cover the costs. In... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 04:30am
Agricultural land consolidation Agricultural land consolidation is a land management procedure which entails restructuring, reorganization or... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Inflation is no longer bearable “Has the caretaker finance minister been properly briefed by now?” “I would assume so. She took oath on 17... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Stocks PSX announces recipients of ‘Top 25 Companies Awards 2022’ KARACHI: In an exciting development for the capital markets and the economy as a whole, Pakistan Stock Exchange... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Letters ‘The new Indo-Israel relationship’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor “The new Indo-Israel relationship” carried by the newspaper yesterday.... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Stocks Wall Street gains as Fed officials strike dovish tone NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq touched three-week highs on Tuesday as dovish comments from US Federal... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Stocks European stocks mark best day in nearly a year PARIS: European stocks rebounded sharply on Tuesday as dovish comments from US Federal Reserve and European Central... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Stocks China stocks dip on Middle East concerns; HK gains HONG KONG: Chinese stocks declined on Tuesday as investors rushed to sell companies with exposure to the Middle ... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Stocks Indian shares bounce back on easing US rate concerns BENGALURU: Indian shares rebounded on Tuesday, in step with global stocks on easing US rate worries, while investors... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Stocks Tokyo shares track global rally on dovish Fed comments TOKYO: Tokyo stocks jumped on Tuesday, in line with gains across Asia, as investors returned to play catch-up with... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 150,499 tonnes of cargo comprising 96,781 tonnes of import cargo and 53,718... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (October 10, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
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 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 10, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (October 10, 2023).... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 10, 2023).... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 10, 2023)... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 10, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 10, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Energy Experts demand to provide affordable energy to people KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Revenue and Industry Muhammad Younus Dagha outlined the need for affordable... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Energy PPL achieves production enhancement milestone KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has achieved significant production gain of 13mmscfd gas and 90bpd... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Energy T&D losses key challenge: KE KARACHI: Transmission and distribution (T&D) losses are the biggest challenge the energy sector is confronted... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Energy Lesco detects 440 more power pilferers LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected a total of 440 connections from where the customers were... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Energy IEEFA lists challenges to early coal phaseout KARACHI: Pakistan’s tough political-economic circumstances and constrained transmission network present challenges... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Energy Aramco to supply full oil volumes to N.Asia refiners in Nov RIYADH: Saudi Aramco has notified at least four North Asian buyers that it will supply full contractual volumes of... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Energy Oil prices down on easing concerns HOUSTON: Oil prices fell on Tuesday on easing concerns about potential supply disruptions from the battle between... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Energy US natural gas futures rise NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Tuesday to a fresh eight-month high on rising exports and... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (October 10, 2023)... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Cotton & Textile Sizeable business activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
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 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Q2 FY24: Govt decides to borrow over Rs10trn KARACHI: The federal government has planned to borrow over Rs 10 trillion in the second quarter (Oct-Dec) of this... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 09:26am
Pending case of a fertiliser co: IHC asks FBR to submit its cost of litigation ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to submit its cost of... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 08:40am
Benami transactions, misuse of taxpayers’ CNICs: FTO directs FBR to investigate cases ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Director General Anti-Benami Initiative, Federal Board of... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 09:23am
IBIS: SIFC seeks timelines for installation of telemetry system ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee (EC) of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), a civil-military... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 08:45am
President for elections in free, fair, transparent manner ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said the upcoming general elections should be held in a free, fair, and... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 09:56am
Commodities Japanese rubber up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged higher for a second session on Tuesday, buoyed by bullish Asian shares and ... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil falls MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday to their lowest in 3-1/2 months on fears of an inventory ... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Commodities Vietnam rice exports down HANOI: Vietnam’s rice exports in September fell 34.3% from August to 605,410 metric tons, government customs data... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Commodities Iron ore hits 6-week lows as China demand concerns grow MANILA: Iron ore futures dipped to six-week lows on Tuesday, dragged lower by concerns about looming steel ... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Commodities Copper slides as China property market jitters LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Tuesday as jitters about demand in top consumer China were reinforced by Chinese... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Commodities Gold eases as risk appetite improves BENGALURU: Gold prices slipped on Tuesday after rising nearly 2% in the previous session as investors cautiously... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Commodities Chicago wheat edges lower CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures dipped on Tuesday as export prices in major supplier Russia fell further, although a... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
IMF says world economy ‘limping’ MARRAKESH: The IMF kept its 2023 global growth forecast unchanged on Tuesday but warned that the economy is... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Employees of power sector entities: Nepra opposes free electricity, monetisation ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has opposed free units or monetisation to employees... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 09:24am
IMF projects 2.5pc growth rate for Pakistan in FY24 ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected GDP growth rate for Pakistan at 2.5 per cent for 2024... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 10:56am
ECC forms core group on food inflation ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has constituted a core group of Federal... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 09:55am
Only core business of PIA to be offered: Fawad ISLAMABAD: The core business of the PIA would be offered to potential buyers with current liabilities and assets... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 08:44am
Massive hike in gas tariffs now seems inevitable The government is all set to increase effective gas prices for non-protected domestic consumers by up to 129 percent Updated 11 Oct, 2023 09:54am
Sept workers’ remittances up 5pc to $2.206bn MoM KARACHI: Inflows of workers’ remittances posted an increase of over 5 percent in September 2023 compared to August... Updated 11 Oct, 2023 11:03am
Reconciliation not confrontation EDITORIAL: If chatter coming out of PML-N’s recent huddle is anything to go by, the party leadership has wisely... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Inflation on the rise EDITORIAL: Sensitive Price Index (SPI) rose by 0.11 percent for the week ending 5 October 2023 registering a... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am
Exports of agro and food products to cross $7bn mark in FY24: CE TDAP KARACHI: During the first quarter of the financial year of 2023-2024, exports of agro and food products from... Published 11 Oct, 2023 03:10am