1m Gazans displaced as Israel readies for ground attack GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): More than one million people have been displaced in the Gaza Strip in the ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Backlog at Israeli ports grows OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The backlog of ships is growing at Israeli ports while operations continue at most terminals ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Prominent Iranian director stabbed to death TEHRAN: One of Iran’s most prominent film-makers, Dariush Mehrjui, was stabbed to death on Saturday evening... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
ILMA University inks MoU with Malaysian varsity KARACHI: ILMA University Pakistan paves the way for global learning with Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia ILMA... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Lyari kids impress at ‘Inclusion in Football Tournament’ KARACHI: U-12 football players of Lyari’s Kashif Academy impressed the Sunday crowd at Ziauddin Family Park where a... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Shehbaz demands Israel halt bombardment on Palestinians LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Shehbaz Sharif while condemning Israeli... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Biden 2024 campaign, allies raise $71m in latest quarterly haul WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election team and his party said on Sunday that they raised $71 million... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
TikTok details disinformation steps taken after EU demand BRUSSELS: Short video app TikTok said on Sunday it had immediately mobilised resources and personnel to counter hate... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Aliyev raises Azerbaijan’s flag in former breakaway region of Karabakh MOSCOW: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday raised the national flag in the capital of the former breakaway... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
IMF sees support for funding increase, wants deadline on shareholding change David Lawder MARRAKECH (Morocco), Oct 10 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday that it is seeing... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Australia fines Musk’s X platform $386,000 SYDNEY: An Australian regulator has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X A$610,500 ($386,000) for failing to... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pope Francis calls for humanitarian corridors to help those under siege in Gaza VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday called for humanitarian corridors to help those under siege in Gaza and again... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Europe Poland votes in ‘most important’ election since communism WARSAW: Poles voted on Sunday in parliamentary elections that will determine the country’s future ties with the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
USA Blinken says US Arab allies don’t want Israel conflict to spread CAIRO: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday there was a consensus among the United States’ Arab allies... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Middle East As Gaza war rages, Egypt plans summit on ‘Palestinian cause’ CAIRO: Egypt said Sunday it plans to host a summit on “the future of the Palestinian cause” as the Israel-Hamas... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
‘Smog Awareness Family Ride’ organised in Lahore LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that Lahore has been listed among the most polluted ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
KP CTD releases list of 128 wanted terrorists PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Counter-Terrorism Department has issued a list of 128 more wanted terrorists. The... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (October 15, 2023) and the forecast for Monday (October 09, 2023).... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Rates Futures spread up 96bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 96bps to 14.73 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan terms Gaza siege genocide of Palestinians ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has denounced the relentless bombardment and complete blockade of Gaza by Israeli forces,... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Rates PKR maintaining upward momentum KARACHI: The rupee extended its winning streak for another week, gaining 1.79% during the five sessions to close at... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Project launched on research in orthopaedics KARACHI: A multi-million rupee project was launched to promote research in medical and health science, where young... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Human catastrophe in Palestine: Alvi urges UN, OIC to meet urgently ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday strongly condemning the brutalities and massacre of Palestinians in ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
JI stages big rally to express solidarity with Palestinians KARACHI: A large number of Karachiites marched on Shahrah-e-Faisal here on Sunday to express solidarity with the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Repatriation of Afghan refugees via Chaman border continues CHAMAN: Repatriation of Afghan refugees via Chaman-Spin Boltak border to their country Afghanistan continued on... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Balochistan CM for taking action against killers of labourers QUETTA: Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Mir Ali Mardan Khan Domki on Sunday said that the targeted killing of... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Bugti condemns killing of six labourers in Turbat ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti strongly condemned the tragic killing of six labourers in... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Key BLA militant killed by security forces QUETTA: Baloch Liberation Army’s (BLA) Abdul Majeed brigade’s wanted militant was killed along with his ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Massive voter registration drive under way ISLAMABAD: Over 800,000 new voters are being enrolled by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), in voter lists... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Punjab CM meets PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi called on Interim Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Section 144 imposed on Balochistan QUETTA: The Balochistan Home Department has imposed Section 144 on the highways and in red zone areas across... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
HWA launches report ‘State of Peasants’ Rights in Sindh in 2022’ HYDERABAD: During the local government elections held in June and July 2022, peasants and rural workers were ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Concern shown on growing traffic violations in Karachi KARACHI: Traffic violations are on the rise in the megacity Karachi as traffic police and related civic agencies are... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Can economy afford another Dar tenure? Key economic indicators reflect a worsening trend (as per data released by the Finance Division) in July-August... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Gas sector reform: beyond pricing Finally, pricing reform in the gas sector is in sight. The summary has been moved, and prices are likely to increase... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Letters Palestinians will persevere ActionAid UK has sent a distress signal, inviting world community’s attention to the plight of besieged Gazans and... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
It’s time to close the sustainable energy gaps in Asia and the Pacific This year we pass the halfway mark both on our journey towards implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
On the edge of a precipice The World Bank recently warned that Pakistan’s economy is on the edge of a precipice. Any more of the same will... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors zero in on health of consumer with retail sales, earnings NEW YORK: Investors in the coming week will get a look at the state of US consumers - whose spending drives around... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Stocks FTSE 100 eases as St James’s Place tumbles LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 fell on Friday with St. James’s Place leading losses on reports of regulator pressure over... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Stocks Toronto market pares weekly gain as risk appetite wavers TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index fell on Friday, giving back some of its weekly gain, as worries that the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Stocks Gulf bourses drop as Mideast conflict rages RIYADH: Most stock markets in the Gulf fell on Sunday amid worries that the escalating war between Palestinian group... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday October 15, 2023 Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Punjab to take steps to boost agri output Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Dr Kausar Abdullah Malik meets Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:45am
Shamshad explains govt’s commitment to economic development ISLAMABAD: Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs, participated in a... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:41am
Cotton prices: Punjab, Sindh CMs discuss strategy LAHORE: Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar met with Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi at Punjab... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:47am
Rates PSX witnesses bullish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend during the outgoing week ended on October 13, 2023 on the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
KE seeks more electricity from national grid ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has sought additional capacity of up to 300-MW from the national grid, increasing supply... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:19am
Funding for energy efficiency project: EAD asked to get firm World Bank commitment ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has directed Economic Affairs Division (EAD) to get firm... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:48am
Pakistan flood relief: $400m World Bank loan not in jeopardy, says ministry ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives of Pakistan has issued a statement that... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:42am
Govt mulling slapping carbon tax on exports to EU ISLAMABAD: The government is mulling imposing carbon tax on exports to the European Union (EU) to deal with Carbon... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:45am
Petrol price slashed by Rs40, HSD’s by Rs15 ISLAMABAD: Caretaker government on Sunday announced a significant relief to general public by slashing the ex-depot... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Cotton’s purchase price: PM takes notice of manipulation ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Sunday took notice of purchase of cotton yield below the... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:08am
Workforce skill verification: Govt approves hike in fee of Saudi Takamol ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet has approved 33 per cent increase in fee to $33 from $25 for verification... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:46am
Punjab Human Capital Investment Project: Implementation progress rated ‘moderately unsatisfactory’ by World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has rated the overall implementation progress of Punjab Human Capital Investment... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 08:46am
Disappointing signal for PM’s visit: Pak-China Business, Investment Forum event cancelled ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq’s visit to China to participate in the 3rd Build and Road Forum... Updated 16 Oct, 2023 09:46am
India reviewing floor price for basmati rice exports NEW DELHI: The Indian government said on Sunday it is actively reviewing the floor price it has set for basmati rice... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Energy Possible hike in gas prices irks KPTMA PESHAWAR: Reports about possible sharp increase in the prices of natural gas to match it with RLNG have irked the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Energy Renewable energy: China can sculpt a sustainable blueprint for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: On the 10th anniversary of China’s influential Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the evolving partnership... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Industry SCCI seeks facilities for investors PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) vice president Ijaz Khan Afridi said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Money & Banking NBP announces pilot launch of digital account KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is pleased to announce the pilot launch of its digital account. The new... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Crisis-like situation exists in market on fall in rates KARACHI: There is a crisis like situation in the cotton market because of continued decline in cotton prices.... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Filling the cracks in the system EDITORIAL: The crackdown on smuggling and illegal business of some exchange companies is yielding results in the... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Discouraging foreign investment EDITORIAL: With foreign investment the weakest link in the country’s current account, and the economy on the verge... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Commodities Prices of food items remain firm PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, vegetables, sugar, ghee/edible oil,... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Money & Banking Sterling steadies after US inflation surprise LONDON: The pound edged up on Friday, after posting its largest daily drop against the dollar the previous day since... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Money & Banking China’s yuan steady SHANGHAI: The yuan was steady against the dollar on Friday despite US inflation data reinforcing expectations US... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends slightly lower MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended slightly lower on Friday as intermittent US dollar-selling intervention by the ... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Energy Qatar signs 27-year gas supply deal with France’s Total DOHA: Qatar has agreed to supply France’s TotalEnergies with natural gas for 27 years, its state energy company... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Industry KP minister explains criticality of solarisation PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Industries, Commerce and Technical Education, Dr. Syed Amir... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Industry Tobacco industry to fully install ‘track & trace system’ by year-end ISLAMABAD: The electronic monitoring track and trace system of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to be... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am
Industry PIA, Indonesian leasing company finalise deal on custody of two planes ISLAMABAD: An agreement between the Indonesian company and Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has been finalized... Published 16 Oct, 2023 05:47am