Strike kills 500 at Gaza hospital on eve of Biden visit GAZA: An Israeli air strike on Tuesday killed about 500 Palestinians at a Gaza City hospital crammed with patients... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 06:55am
Middle East Gaza aid arrives at border crossing but no plan for delivery yet CAIRO: Egyptian aid trucks moved closer on Tuesday to the only crossing to Gaza not controlled by Israel, but with ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Middle East Lebanon-Israel border clashes escalate, 5 Hezbollah fighters killed OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Violence escalated on the Lebanese-Israeli border on Tuesday with five fighters from... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 06:54am
South Asia Bangladesh national election 2024: Journalists caught in the cross hairs DHAKA: Bangladesh is scheduled to hold general elections by January 2024. Amid questions over the potential... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Europe European Parliament approves 50bn euros more for Ukraine STRASBOURG (France): The European Parliament on Tuesday backed giving an extra 50 billion euros ($53 billion) in... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Pakistan outplay Cambodia in FIFA WC Qualifier ISLAMABAD: Pakistan have qualified for the next round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers by downing Cambodia by 1-0 in... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Match officials for Pakistan Women-A series announced LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced match officials for the upcoming bilateral women series... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
LHC seeks details of cases registered against Sanam Javed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) for October 19 and... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
LHC reserves verdict on appeal of PML-N leader LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on an appeal of PML-N leader Raja... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
White Cane Day: Governor for improving social behaviour LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has urged the teachers, especially school teachers, to work on... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
OIC Executive Committee meeting today: FM to discuss Israeli aggression against besieged Gaza Strip ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will represent Pakistan to the urgent open-ended ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Experts underscore early diagnosis for prevention of breast cancer HYDERABAD: Health experts and doctors have underscored the critical importance of public awareness and early... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
ET& ND Sindh to set up helpdesk at SITE body KARACHI: Secretary, Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Department, Govt of Sindh Atif Rehman has announced to set up a... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
CDA auctions four plots for Rs7.743bn on first day ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on the first day of the auction of plots, auctioned four plots... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Canadian Fanshawe College holds event KARACHI: Canadian institute Fanshawe College hold an event to offer opportunities to Pakistani students to study and... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
AC reserves judgment in case against Dar, others till 21st ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Tuesday, reserved its verdict after both parties completed arguments on the... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
16th anniversary of Karsaz tragedy today KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has announced to observe the 16th anniversary of the Karsaz... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 17, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 18, 2023)... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Maryam takes businesspeople into confidence on economic revival plan LAHORE: Emphasising the need for ease of doing business and consistency in policies for keeping the wheels of ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Punjab cabinet approves appointment of commissioners LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet, which met with the Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the chair, accorded approval for the... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
ATC extends judicial remand of PTI leaders LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended judicial remand of PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ijaz... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Punjab: 10pc cut in transport fares LAHORE: Pursuant to the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, transport fares have been reduced by 10%... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Promotion order of govt employee cannot be withdrawn: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that the promotion order of a government employee cannot be withdrawn due to... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Karsaz tragedy: Speaker pays tribute to martyrs ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly and former prime minister of Pakistan Raja Pervez Ashraf paid rich tribute to... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Citi Foundation announces grant of $500,000 to Tameer-e-Khalaq Foundation KARACHI: The Citi Foundation announced the grant recipients of its first-ever Global Innovation Challenge, a new... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
LTO Islamabad directs banks to attach USC accounts ISLAMABAD: Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Islamabad has directed banks to attach bank accounts of the Utility Stores... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Foreign-funded tours, courses: Govt officials also drawing allowances, perks from exchequer ISLAMABAD: Government officers in violation of rules are drawing daily allowance and other perks from the exchequer... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
PRA attaches bank account of TikTok star LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has attached the bank account of Dolly’s beauty salon in the area of... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Prominent personalities: Names of roads, buildings will not be changed: Wahab KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said that the buildings, roads and places named after... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Raid on two warehouses: Smuggled goods worth Rs650m seized in Quetta KARACHI: Customs Intelligence & Investigation Quetta on Tuesday launched a significant operation that led to the... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Speakers for joint action to stop unfolding humanitarian disaster ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national political leadership along with civil society and intelligentsia, Tuesday while... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Speaker links political, economic stability to poverty reduction ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said that political and economic stability are essential to... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
‘Daily allowance on official duty’ Punjab govt approves 50pc increase LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved 50 percent increase in the ‘daily allowance on official duty’ within... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
PTI concerned over delay in deciding cases against leaders ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over unjust and unnecessary delay in... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Pakistan-China Friendship Festival held ISLAMABAD: To celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 10th... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Pakistan values Chinese cooperation in education, research: PM BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said Pakistan valued its cooperation with China in... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
No reference to conspiracy and threat in cipher, says Asad ISLAMABAD: Former secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Asad Majeed has reportedly recorded a statement under ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Rates PSX hit by selling spree KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday opened on strong positive note, however closed in negative zone due to... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Pakistan asks Israel to lift illegal blockade on Gaza UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on Israel to lift its inhumane blockade on the Gaza Strip and allow unhindered... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
PTI team conveys IK’s message to President ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) delegation held a meeting with President Dr Arif Alvi and conveyed the... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:56am
Mass deportation of Afghans: UN rights experts call on Pakistan to axe plans GENEVA: UN human rights experts on Tuesday called on Pakistan to refrain from deporting Afghan nationals after... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Pakistan urged not to deport Afghan US visa, refugee applicants WASHINGTON: A group of former top US officials and US resettlement organizations on Tuesday urged Pakistan to exempt... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Probe into Arshad Sharif’s murder: PM seeks Kenyan president’s facilitation BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday sought facilitation from Kenyan President Dr ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Kakar, Putin discuss trade, defence cooperation BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday met Russian President Vladimir Putin here wherein... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Pakistan’s ‘Look Africa’ initiative attracts praise LAHORE: High Commissioner of Nigeria Mohammed Bello Abioye has said that Nigeria is the most populous and biggest... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
JI Karachi assails KE for ‘excessive’ load-shedding KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has strongly lambasted the K-Electric over... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Hajj group organizers: Pakistan urges Saudi Arabia to defer reduction ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has requested Saudi Arabia to defer the reduction of Hajj group organisers from 905 to 46 for ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Fazl for creating more space for political parties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rahman, Tuesday, linking economic development and... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Judgment on PTI appeal against IHC verdict: It’s hard to believe reps, activists and media persons can indulge themselves in anti-state activities: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court stated it is hard to believe that the chosen representatives of the people, political... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz Sharif considers himself a tiger not a tiger-impersonate “I just don’t understand.” “Let me give you my perspective. I was lucky enough to go to Sunderbans,... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
General elections in Sindh: Over 20.678m people will exercise their right to vote KARACHI: Over 20.678 million registered voters will exercise their right to vote during the next general elections ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
CPEC a practical manifestation of win-win cooperation: PM BEIJING: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, one of the... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
PDA, in collaboration with FAO, commemorates World Food Day LAHORE: The Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Candlelight vigil held in memory of martyrs of Karsaz LAHORE: General Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza on Tuesday said that PPP will... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Illicit trade damaging country’s economy Smugglers employ a range of routes and tactics to engage in the illicit trade of goods in and out of Pakistan. These... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 06:37am
Clear message of no more business as usual—I Change is taking place slowly and subtly. Recent Cabinet Committee on Economic Reforms’ (CCER’s) deliberations ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Letters Karbala is now being enacted in Gaza According to media reports, US President Joe Biden will soon be visiting Israel to show support for its war on ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Discos—a dead weight around our necks?—II Unbeknown to the Regulator, presently the DISCOs are not even maintaining their existing infrastructure. Basically,... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Stocks Wall Street advances on upbeat earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street reversed course to rise on Tuesday as upbeat earnings and signs of resilience in the US ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Stocks European shares slip amid downbeat earnings reports PARIS: European stocks edged lower on Tuesday as a slew of downbeat earnings and higher government bond yields... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Stocks China stocks rise after companies announce share buyback plans SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks climbed on Tuesday after dozens of Chinese companies announced plans to buy back shares to... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Stocks Banks power Indian shares amid earnings rush BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday as oil prices stabilised around $90 per barrel, while bank stocks... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Stocks Tokyo shares rebound on earnings, Biden trip TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended higher on Tuesday on hopes for strong corporate earnings and US President Joe Biden’s... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 150,315 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,537 tonnes of import cargo and 47,778... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (October 17, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 17, 2023).... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 17, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 17, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
New working hours for govt offices notified ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has issued a notification of new working hours for government offices.... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 08:42am
CCP approves Bank Alfalah’s acquisition of shares in QistBazaar ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the entry of a financial institution into the... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:29am
Cypher case: Court defers indictment of IK, Qureshi till 23rd ISLAMABAD: A special court, on Tuesday, again deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 08:44am
Energy Cut in POL prices: KP CS directs transport dept to issue new fare list PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Secretary (CS), Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry has directed the transport department to... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Energy Reduction in POL products’ prices: Punjab govt acts swiftly to pass benefit on to public LAHORE: In a concerted effort to ensure that the recent reduction in the prices of petroleum products directly... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Commodities ‘Grow more wheat’ campaign launched in Punjab LAHORE: In a significant move to bolster food security, Punjab has set its sights on a robust wheat cultivation... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Energy Summoning ‘errant’ NTDC Board: Power Division and Senate panel join hands ISLAMABAD: The Power Division and the Senate Standing Committee on Power on Tuesday joined hands to summon the ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Commodities IOC impacted by extended plant downtime BENGALURU: Rio Tinto reported a rise in quarterly output across its copper and aluminium portfolios on Tuesday,... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Grains Indonesia’s 2023 rice output seen down JAKARTA: Indonesia’s 2023 rice output is expected to drop by 2.05% to 30.90 million metric tons, as extreme dry... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Grains Indian wheat prices up MUMBAI: Indian wheat prices surged to an eight-month high on Tuesday, propelled by strong demand for big festivals,... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Commodities India’s basmati rice growers face losses NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India’s decision to maintain the current floor price for basmati rice exports will further ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Energy Oil prices fall ahead of Biden Middle East trip NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as investors wait to see if US diplomatic efforts and a trip by ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Commodities Japanese rubber SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures hit 16-month highs on Tuesday, as concerns over potential supply shortages in... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures were little changed on Tuesday after three consecutive sessions of gains, as... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.995 ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Commodities Dalian iron ore finds further support from fundamentals SHANGHAI: Dalian iron ore futures extended gains on Tuesday, as traders remained optimistic about the near-term... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Energy US natgas prices drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped about 5% to a fresh one-week low on Monday on record output, a drop in gas... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Commodities Gold higher on ME concerns BENGALURU: Gold prices ticked up on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East buoyed safe-haven demand for the metal,... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Commodities Copper edges higher LONDON: Copper prices edged higher in London on Tuesday as the dollar index weakened but remained under pressure ... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (October 17, 2023)... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Cotton & Textile Prices firm amid improved activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Energy KSA can lift oil production within weeks: Aramco CEO LONDON: Saudi Aramco is able to ramp up oil production within weeks as global consumption is set to rise to a fresh... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Energy Kazakhstan, China sign new gas supply contract ALMATY: Kazakh state firm QazaqGaz and China’s Petrochina International signed a new gas supply contract on... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
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 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
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 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 17, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (October 17, 2023).... Published 18 Oct, 2023 06:09am
Planned PSMC sell-off: PC asked to scrap bidding process Secretary Industries and Production and Secretary Privatisation have been directed that further alienation of PSMC land be stopped forthwith Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:55am
Discos: PC set to move Cabinet for annulment of provincialisation option ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) is all set to submit a summary to the Federal Cabinet to scrap the... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:08am
Affected employees: Ministries, depts barred from implementing NA body’s recommendations ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) barred all the ministries and departments from implementing the... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:52am
World Bank agrees to finance $150m cost of EE&C project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has reportedly expressed willingness to fully finance the $150 million cost of the Energy... Updated 18 Oct, 2023 08:44am