South Asia India launches key test for manned orbital mission NEW DELHI: India on Saturday successfully launched the first unmanned trial run of its upcoming crewed orbital... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Europe Climate ‘loss and damage’ talks end in failure PARIS: A crucial meeting on climate “loss and damages” ahead of COP28 ended in failure Saturday, with countries... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Cairo Peace Summit ends without Gaza breakthrough CAIRO: Arab leaders at a Cairo summit on Saturday condemned Israeli bombardment of Gaza as Europeans said civilians... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Balochistan Digital Roadmap 2030: CM given high-level briefing QUETTA: Balochistan’s Caretaker Chief Minister directed on Saturday that the Information Technology (IT) ... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Extreme weather variability: Experts call for switching to biofortified crops to deal with malnutrition challenge KARACHI: The experts have warned climate change-related unexpected temperature variability and extreme weather ... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Omar Ayub criticises ‘VIP protocol’ for Nawaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub on Saturday strongly denounced the VVIP... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Iranian CG calls on Sindh CM KARACHI: Consul General of Iran Hassan Noorian called on Sindh Chief Minister Maqbool Baqar in Karachi on Saturday... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
AI & Big Data Expo Europe: Pakistan embassy in The Hague sets up ‘Tech Destination Pakistan’ pavilion ISLAMABAD: Embassy of Pakistan, the Hague in collaboration with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) and Trade... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 21, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (October 22, 2023)... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Avenfield, Al-Azizia references: Nawaz signs petition challenging his conviction According to PML-N sources, after his signature, Nawaz Sharif’s plane departed for Lahore Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:41am
Pakistan underscores need for reforming UNSC Ambassador Akram says he hopes after the Security Council’s failure, the General Assembly will take action and demand an immediate ceasefire Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:40am
PTI to hold workers’ convention today The PTI leadership urges party workers to attend the convention Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:42am
Nawaz to tame inflation, end unemployment and poverty: Asif SIALKOT: Former federal defence minister and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Muhammad ... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Shehbaz heaps praise on Nawaz’s political struggle, perseverance LAHORE: Former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said Nawaz Sharif had come back and now the country’s... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
ATC allows police to investigate Khadija LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Saturday allowed the police to investigate Khadija Shah in another case of... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Crime rate in Islamabad is on the rise ISLAMABAD: Armed robbers, burglars, and carjackers continued with their looting spree as cash, mobile phones,... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Petitioner seeking to consume poison publicly denied permission by LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court dismissed a petition of a citizen, Sarwar Taj, seeking permission to take poison... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Balochistan’s youth to be equipped with modern skills: federal education minister QUETTA: Caretaker Federal Minister for Education and Vocational Training, Madad Ali Sindhi has said that equipping... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
War-hit areas: ‘Pakistani e-health firms providing services’ KARACHI: Pakistani e-health companies are providing digital health services to the patients in various ... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Awareness walk on Iodine Deficiency Day KARACHI: The Sindh Food Authority (SFA) with the Technical Assistance of Nutrition International and Provincial... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Cyclonic storm ‘TEJ’ poses no threat KARACHI: The weatherly deep depression over southwest of Arabian Sea has grown into a cyclonic storm (TEJ), swirling... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
PBF chief says Hamas-Israel war has posed threat to global peace KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Letters Nawaz Sharif’s conciliatory tone Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid and deposed prime minister returned to Pakistan yesterday after spending... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Iron ore slumps as China property, steel output woes persist SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures declined on Friday, weighed down by concerns about China’s property market and... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures gain JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures posted a weekly gain on Friday as strong export data and rising crude oil prices... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Copper drops on spike in bond yields LONDON: Copper prices probed lower on Friday, weighed down by worries about high interest rates, sluggish global... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Energy Oil drops after Hamas releases US hostages BENGALURU: Oil prices settled lower on Friday after the group Hamas released two US hostages from Gaza, leading to... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Colombia may produce up to 12m bags of coffee this year BOGOTA: Colombia, the world’s top supplier of washed arabica coffee, will close this year with production of... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Gold hits 3-month peak as investors take cover from ME BENGALURU: Gold climbed to a three-month peak on Friday, en route to a second straight weekly rise, as fears of a... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Energy US natgas prices down on record output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a fresh two-week low on Friday, putting the contract down for an... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities El Nino worries Brazil soya farmers as planting progresses SAO PAULO: Soyabean farmers in top growing state Mato Grosso worry that scarce rains and high temperatures will lead... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Chicago soyabeans climb SINGAPORE: Chicago soyabeans were little changed on Friday, with the market on track for a second weekly gain as a... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Cocoa consolidates near record highs LONDON: London cocoa futures on ICE consolidated near record highs on Friday following disappointing data on demand... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures recorded their largest dip in seven months on Friday as investors booked profits... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (October 21, 2023)... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained stable and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 21, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Nepra warns PR, power cos of action ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has warned legal action against Pakistan... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:27pm
Last 3 fiscal years: CMU working on SOEs’ performance ISLAMABAD: The Central Mentioning Unit (CMU) established in the Finance Division is currently working on the... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:29pm
Telecom sector: FBR to implement single portal for ST return filing ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will implement a single portal for filing of single sales tax returns... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 05:47pm
ST refund claims: Exporters irked by manual processing ISLAMABAD: The exporters, except five export-oriented sectors, will now have to approach tax officers for manual... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:38pm
CPEC-related projects will be highlighted through PTV: Solangi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Saturday mutually decided to strengthen cooperation between their mainstream media... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 10:19pm
Nawaz says his party can steer country out of crises ISLAMABAD: Former three-time prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif arrived home... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 05:10pm
PTI decries use of State resources ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday decried the wasteful use of the State resources and... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 04:30pm
Embittered Nawaz strikes a conciliatory tone with the powers that be LAHORE: Emphasising the need for starting a new journey, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and the former... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 04:00pm
US budget deficit widens to $1.7trn on lower tax revenue WASHINGTON: The US budget deficit for the past year widened to $1.7 trillion, government data showed on Friday, in a... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
First relief convoy enters Gaza RAFAH: The first aid trucks arrived in war-torn Gaza from Egypt on Saturday, bringing urgent humanitarian relief to... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:36am
Courts can’t grant any relief in breach of law, declares SC ISLAMABAD: The courts cannot grant any relief in breach of the law nor create a right in favour of a litigant which... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:38am
BRF sidelines: Gohar interacts with Chinese business leaders ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Dr Gohar Ijaz concluded a series of highly productive meetings with... Updated 22 Oct, 2023 09:38am
Number of cellular subscribers falls to 189.74m: PTA ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan decreased from 190.44 million by end-August 2023 to ... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Relentless violence EDITORIAL: The restive Balochistan province remains in the cross hairs of terrorists. In the wee hours of last... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Agri disaster EDITORIAL: It is shocking to note that “disasters” have wiped out about $3.8 trillion in global crop and... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Wheat cultivation in Punjab: Faisalabad Division secures the top position LAHORE: “Faisalabad Division secured highest position last year in the Punjab province by achieving average per... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Gold prices decline ISLAMABAD: The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs 150 and was sold at Rs 208,350 on Saturday compared ... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Taxes ‘Customs is determined to check under-invoicing menace’ KARACHI: Habib Ahmed, Director of Customs Intelligence and Investigation Karachi, reiterated the government’s... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Commodities Experts underscore need for boosting wheat yield ISLAMABAD: Agriculture experts, Saturday, called for increasing per acre yield productivity, keeping in view, highly... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
SAPM says steps being taken to boost FDI inflows LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Investment Muhammad Tahir Javed Saturday stressed the need... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Prices of kitchen items fall on cut in POL products’ prices, PKR? appreciation ISLAMABAD: Following a reduction in petrol and high-speed diesel prices and Pakistan rupee’s appreciation over the... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Industry Newly-elected PAPGAI office-bearers greeted LAHORE: Progressive Group has congratulated Saad Haleem Khan and Abdul Wadood Alvi on being elected as the Chairman... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Industry CM vows to facilitate women entrepreneurs LAHORE: A delegation of the Women Chamber of Commerce headed by Doctor Shehla Javed Akram met with the Caretaker... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Industry Cottage industry team, LCCI VP discuss issues LAHORE: A delegation of All Pakistan Cottage Industry and Sweets and Bakers Association called on Adnan Khalid Butt,... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Industry Dutch CG discusses bilateral ties with Punjab governor LAHORE: Honorary Consul of The Netherlands in Lahore Asma Hamid called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman ... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Industry Asian Trade Promotion Forum: TDAP CEO takes part in CEOs’ moot KARACHI: Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, CEO, TDAP, participated in the 36th Asian Trade Promotion Forum CEOs Meeting,... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am
Companies EFU vice chairman gets IAP Lifetime Achievement Award KARACHI: Hasanali Abdullah, Vice Chairman - EFU General Insurance Ltd has been recognized with the Lifetime... Published 22 Oct, 2023 03:20am