Situation in Gaza: OIC EC convenes extraordinary meeting on 18th ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee of... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Palestinians flee northern Gaza as Israel masses troops for assault GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Thousands of Palestinians fled the north of the Gaza Strip on Saturday from the path of an... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Cricket Sri Lanka captain Shanaka out of World Cup LUCKNOW: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka was ruled out of the World Cup on Saturday due to injury and will be... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Modi confirms 2036 Olympics bid MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed Saturday that his country would bid to host the 2036 Summer... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Europe EU to triple humanitarian aid to Gaza to 75m euros BRUSSELS: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Saturday the EU is tripling humanitarian aid... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
‘International Day of the Girl Child’ celebrated ISLAMABAD: Lack of infrastructure, cultural problems, and basic facilities were highlighted as the primary reasons... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
LWMC takes steps to make major roads dust-free LAHORE: To play its part in making the provincial capital a smog-free city, the Lahore Waste Management Company... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
HWA supports women’s rights on Int’l Day of Rural Women HYDERABAD: On this International Day of Rural Women, the Hari Welfare Association (HWA) is deeply concerned by the... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Provinces asked to expedite projects in flood-hit areas ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed reiterated... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Pak, UAE foreign ministers discuss Gaza situation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday called for an immediate cessation of hostilities... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
10.87m mobile handsets made locally ISLAMABAD: Local manufacturing plants have manufactured/assembled 10.87 million mobile handsets during the first... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Islamabad witnessing spike in crimes ISLAMABAD: The city police seem helpless to control rising crime in the city as armed robbers and car thieves during... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 14, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (October 15, 2023)... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
PM to attend BRF in China The premier will attend the opening ceremony of the BRF and address the high-level forum entitled Connectivity in an Open Global Economy Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:41am
PM, CM and Governor condemn incident: Six labourers from Punjab shot dead, two injured in Turbat Laborers were working for the local constructor and were non-locals, belonging to different areas of Punjab Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:41am
Finance Minister underscores commitment to address climate challenges The session was also joined by representatives from Tajikistan and Malawi, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Finance Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:43am
Indian flight makes emergency landing at Karachi The flight originally traveling from Dubai to Amritsar declared a medical emergency at 11:47 p.m. at Karachi airport Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:44am
Senior army officers inducted into NAB All these serving army officers will remain in NAB till further orders said the notification Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:46am
Investigating under-invoicing with trade data: Red herring or red flag? “There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact”: Sir A. C. Doyle The Pakistan Business Council wrote to... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
PTI criticises return of Nawaz under a ‘deal’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday termed the homecoming of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N)... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
PPP assails police assault on teachers LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has expressed concerns over police assault on teachers protesting against... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Solangi, Naqvi discuss challenges facing media industry LAHORE: The caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi met with the Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Principal staff officer hurt in accident ISLAMABAD: A Ministry of Interior’s vehicle on Saturday met a road accident on the way to Islamabad International... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
SU issues transportation plan for pre-entry test HYDERABAD: The Transport Section, University of Sindh Jamshoro has issued a transportation plan for the upcoming... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
PML-N’s ‘power show’ in Lahore today LAHORE: Former information minister and PML-N leader Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Saturday that those who had... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:34pm
CBD Punjab embarks on proactive measures to combat smog, pollution LAHORE: In compliance with the directive from the Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin,... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
PITB developing Dastak App for LDA LAHORE: To provide certain selected services to the citizens at their doorstep in Lahore, the Punjab Information... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Rape, sexual assault victims: LHC directs action against doctors for carrying out tests in objectionable manner LAHORE: The Lahore High Court directed the provincial government to initiate appropriate proceedings against doctors... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Robbers loot gold, cash KARACHI: A robbery incident was reported from the New Karachi Sector 5C-2 area, where the robbers allegedly took ... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
LHC allows plea challenging ban on sale of petrol to motorcyclists not wearing helmets LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has allowed a petition challenging a ban on the sale of petrol to motorcyclists... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Letters Holding elections on time is more important Caretaker prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has again reiterated his position with regard to the general election.... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Axle load ‘restriction’: Wheat supply from Karachi ports stopped KARACHI: The delivery of imported wheat from Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim has been stopped on Saturday to other... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 05:40pm
Energy Lesco recovers over Rs25m from 1,000 defaulters LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) in collaboration with Tehsildars (Recovery) has recovered over Rs... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Gold rates up LAHORE: Gold rates in Pakistan increased on Saturday, in line with rise in the international rate. The yellow metal... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Energy SNGPL’s drive against gas theft stepped up PESHAWAR: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Peshawar region has intensified its action against the illegal... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities India’s Sept palm oil imports drop on higher stocks MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports in September fell 26% from the previous month to 834,797 metric tons, the lowest... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures gain SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures saw a notable rise on Friday and recorded their most substantial weekly gain in... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Iron ore futures drift lower MANILA: Iron ore futures in Singapore fell on Friday, pressured by worries about near-term demand in China where ... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Gold up as it heads for best week since March BENGALURU: Gold edged up on Friday and was set for its best week in seven months, deriving support from tensions in... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Arabica coffee, cocoa gain NEW YORK: Arabica coffee futures on ICE ended the week with a net gain of 6% after a strong advance on Friday when... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities EU wheat, barley area seen holding steady as sowing advances PARIS: Warm weather has helped European Union farmers make progress in sowing grains for next year’s harvest, with... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Soyabean futures drop on profit-taking CHICAGO: US soyabean futures retreated on Friday on profit-taking after hitting two-week highs in the previous... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Paris wheat extends rebound to end the week higher PARIS: Euronext wheat rose for a second session on Friday as overnight gains in Chicago and fresh signs of Chinese... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities India extends export tax on parboiled rice MUMBAI: India has extended its export tax on parboiled rice until March 2024, according to a government order... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities China makes another rare purchase of US wheat CHICAGO: China bought more US soft red winter wheat, the US government said on Friday, as Chinese buyers ... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil gains further on weaker ringgit MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Friday on a weaker ringgit, an improvement in demand from China... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities China’s Sept iron ore imports fall as steel margins shrink BEIJING: China’s iron ore imports in September fell 4.9% from August, customs data showed on Friday, as declining... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 14, 2023)... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Cotton & Textile Falling trend persists on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Copper extends losses on firm dollar LONDON: Copper prices dipped on Friday as the dollar resumed gains on worries about high US interest rates and after... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX, and indices was recorded at PKR 22.335... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 14, 2023) ======================================== Offset... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
IMF countries to boost funding by year-end MARRAKECH: International Monetary Fund countries agreed on Saturday to a “meaningful increase” in the fund’s lending... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:42pm
Global tax policy reforms: Shamshad attends roundtable for G-24 ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar has expressed a firm... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:41pm
Unique economic contexts of partnering countries: Pakistan for customizing IMF programmes Minister for Finance shares insights and perspectives for ensuring effective collaboration between governments and international financial institutions Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:50pm
Two thermal plants hint at converting to Thar coal ISLAMABAD: The country’s two thermal power plants of 700-MW generation capacity have indicated interest in... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 10:43pm
Grid stations, supply lines: EAD inks euro 180m loan pact with AFD ISLAMABAD: The Economic Affairs Division (EAD) has signed an agreement with French Agence Française de Développement... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:33am
Thakot-Raikot upgrading: China, Pakistan all set to ink MoU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China are all set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the upgradation and new... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 06:04pm
SBP tells Senate panel: DPC set up to protect small bank depositors ISLAMABAD: The Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has been set up through promulgation of the Deposit Protection... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:36am
‘NAO amendments case’ verdict: Another review plea filed in SC ISLAMABAD: Another petition has been filed against the Supreme Court judgment in the amendments made to the National... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:35am
Taskforce on FBR reforms yet to become fully functional ISLAMABAD: The task force on tax and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reforms, constituted by the finance minister has... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:35am
I&I-IR detects illegal adjustments of Rs70bn input tax ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation Inland Revenue (I&I-IR)’s national... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:37am
Investment programme: ADB despatches mission on power distribution, clean energy project ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has despatched a Mission to Islamabad for deliberations on power... Updated 15 Oct, 2023 09:37am
Roy facing persecution EDITORIAL: The BJP-appointed Lt-Governor of New Delhi administration has activated a 2010 complaint filed against... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
GSP+ relief EDITORIAL: The government would have breathed a sigh of relief when EU (European Union) lawmakers decided to “roll... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Prices of essential kitchen items show a slight decline ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a reduction during this week past against the... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Industry FBATI chief concerned at challenges facing industrial sector of Karachi KARACHI: President, Federal B Area Association of Trade and Industry (FBATI), Syed Raza Hussain, expressed concerns... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Companies Coca-Cola Içecek (Turkey) merged with Coca Cola (Pakistan) ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval to the acquisition of Coca Cola... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points