Women strike in Iceland for equal pay REYKJAVIK: Tens of thousands of women in Iceland, including the prime minister, walked off the job on Tuesday to... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
China signs US agriculture purchase agreements in first ceremony in years CHICAGO: A delegation of commodity importers from China on Monday signed agreements to buy billions of dollars’... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
‘Enough is enough’: Qatar emir takes aim at Israel’s backers DOHA: The Qatari ruler hit out at Israel’s backers Tuesday, charging they had given it “free licence to kill”... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
One dead, four missing after two cargo ships collide in North Sea BERLIN: One person has died and four are missing from the crew of a cargo ship that sank after colliding with ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Dozens of US states sue Meta Platforms for allegedly harming mental health of young people WASHINGTON: Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of contributing to a... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Republicans pick majority whip to be new US House speaker nominee WASHINGTON: Republicans nominated Majority Whip Tom Emmer to replace the ousted speaker of the US House of... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Erdogan says UN Security Council has ‘deepened’ Gaza crisis ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday accused the United Nations Security Council of deepening the... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Blinken warns Iran that US will respond ‘decisively’ to any attack UNITED NATIONS: Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday warned Iran that the United States would respond... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 06:50am
700 Palestinians killed in overnight strikes GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: More than 700 Palestinians were killed in overnight Israeli air strikes, Gaza’s health... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Life on Earth under ‘existential threat’: scientists PARIS: Climate change poses an “existential threat” to life on Earth, prominent scientists warned Tuesday, in an... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
UN pleads for Gazans’ safety, cites humanitarian law violations UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pleaded on Tuesday for civilians to be protected ... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 06:53am
China removes defence minister, ousts ex-FM from cabinet BEIJING: China removed defence minister Li Shangfu and ousted ex-foreign minister Qin Gang from its cabinet on... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Bid to smuggle electronic gadgets foiled KARACHI: Pakistan Customs Airport Collectorate, Karachi on Tuesday foiled an attempt to smuggle substantial quantity... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
PAKISTAN'S COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL PEACE, SECURITY, AND DEVELOPMENT: A JOURNEY WITH THE UNITED NATIONS TEXT: Since its inception, Pakistan has been an active and committed member of the United Nations, embodying the... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
UVAS finds 92pc of loose milk samples LAHORE: A nationwide survey on milk quality and safety conducted by University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
USAID supports strategic planning at 16 Pak universities HYDERABAD: Vice Chancellors of 16 universities in the country participated in the strategic planning dialogue held ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Investment ecosystem: SIFC recommends policy measures ISLAMABAD: The 6th meeting of Executive Committee for Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) began on 23... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
September 2023: SIEHS provides emergency medical care to 5,747 patients KARACHI: The Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services (SIEHS) received 16,476 critical emergency calls that... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
SBTE, Alkhidmat sign MoU KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has signed MoU with Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE) for the affiliation and... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
PDWP approves 4 uplift schemes of public buildings LAHORE: The Punjab Development Working Party (PDWP) approved four development schemes of public buildings, roads and... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
‘Only Nawaz can steer country out of current multiple crises’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Hanif Abbasi has claimed that it has been proved that... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
MPs seek details of nursing schools not operating under HEC criteria ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday sought details pertaining to nursing schools in the country which are... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Arrest of Khadija Shah: LHC rejects CCPO Lahore report LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday rejected a report of the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Polo Tournament commences LAHORE: The Lahore Smart City Polo in Pink Polo Tournament 2023 officially commenced under the auspices of Lahore... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Korean cos asked to benefit from investment facilities under SIFC LAHORE: The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Park Kijun, called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman here... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
CCP, ACCA to create awareness of Competition Law among ACCA members ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Avenfield and Al-Azizia references: IHC extends protective bail of Nawaz ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) extended the protective bail of the Quaid of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Al-Azizia reference: Punjab govt suspends Nawaz’s sentence LAHORE: The interim Punjab government has suspended the sentence of former three-time prime minister and PML-N... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Nawaz granted bail in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Tuesday, granted bail to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
COAS urges world community to play its role ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Tuesday called upon the international community to play... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Ghauri Weapon System: Pakistan successfully conducts training launch ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tuesday successfully conducted training launch of Ghauri Weapon System aimed at testing the... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
ADB approves $2m grant for Sindh coastal resilience project ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved technical assistance of US two million dollars for... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
ATC extends judicial remand of Elahi ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, extended the judicial remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Al-Azizia reference: PTI assails Punjab govt for ‘suspending’ Nawaz’s sentence ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday blasted the caretaker Punjab government for suspending the... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Sentence in Al-Azizia reference not suspended, clarifies Punjab CM LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has clarified that the sentence in the Al-Azizia reference... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Afghan media team meets Solangi ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Murtaza Solangi on Tuesday said peace in... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
IHC rejects IK’s plea against ‘jail trial’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, turned down Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Govt declines to produce PTI chief before ECP ISLAMABAD: What appears to be an embarrassment to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the federal government... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 08:13pm
CS orders digitisation of LDA record in 2 months LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman has directed that after sifting, all the records of Lahore... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Fesco crackdown in eight districts in full swing FAISALABAD: On the instructions of the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), a full... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Sentence in Al-Azizia reference not suspended, clarifies Punjab CM LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has clarified that the sentence in the Al-Azizia reference... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
US water expert meets Wapda chief LAHORE: The US department of interior-funded water resources expert Alexandra Campbell Ferrari has discussed matters... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Yasmin Rashid, other PTI workers: ATC adjourns hearing of pleas for bail LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday adjourned to October 28 the hearing in bail petitions of Dr Yasmin ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Pak-Afghan transit rules: Customs authorities attract accusations LAHORE: The customs authorities are involved in transgressing the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Rules through wrong... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
JI says will hold protest demonstration in front of US embassy LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has announced a protest march in front of the US embassy in Islamabad ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
20.9pc female engineering graduates unemployed, 50.9pc out of labour force: Labour Force Survey 2020-21 KARACHI: An analysis of the Labour Force Survey 2020-21 has revealed that out of total 28,920 female engineering... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Plan to include disaster risk reduction in curriculum KARACHI: Rana Hussain, Minister for School Education, College Education, and Women Empowerment on Tuesday announced... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Hyderabad Division: Commissioner seeks report on lack of facilities at polling stations HYDERABAD: Commissioner Hyderabad Division Syed Khalid Hyder Shah has told Election Commission Hyderabad, Deputy... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
‘Fight against polio is a national goal’: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar on Tuesday said polio prevention is a national goal and... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Finalisation of National Space Policy discussed ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Dr Umar Saif chaired meeting on Pakistan’s... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Durrani, Fazl agree to ‘reconciliation’ narrative ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) President Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Tuesday met former federal minister... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
‘Decisive’ operation against dacoits in riverine area approved by CM GHOTKI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqar, presiding over an overall law & order at ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Navigating deep malaise Why is corruption so pervasive in Pakistan? Why do civil institutions consistently fail to deliver? Why is there a... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 06:39am
The quick fix The people of Pakistan are beaten by frightening inflation and rising prices, and now the terror attacks on the... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Rates Stocks fall on selling spree KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday closed on slightly negative note due to selling pressure as the ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Removal of anomalies in valuation tables: FTO directs FBR to activate ‘DGIP’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately activate... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:22am
Towel exporters demand payment of sales tax refunds KARACHI: Syed Usman Ali, the Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, has voiced... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 08:47am
Energy Ogra notifies rise in RLNG rate ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Tuesday notified an increase in the price of RLNG by 3.87... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Gold prices slightly down KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday saw a slight fall on the local market, traders said. They lost Rs 400 to Rs 209200... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Is it vagaries of fate or vagaries of temperament? “Ah the vagaries of…of…” “Weather?” “That too with weather a-changing these days but I was referring ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Letters Pak-Afghan tensions: major breakthrough? In a highly important development, China’s special envoy for Afghanistan affairs Yue Xiaoyong met with ... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 06:49am
Stocks Gulf bourses mixed ahead of US economic data DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Tuesday ahead of US economic data expected to offer clues to the ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Wall Street rises as forecasts lift sentiment NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes advanced on Tuesday as upbeat forecasts from Verizon, Coca-Cola and... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks European shares rise on earnings optimism PARIS: European shares reversed early declines to gain on Tuesday as robust earnings from the region and the US... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks China stocks struggle despite state fund support SHANGHAI: China stocks rose slightly on Tuesday while Hong Kong shares dropped, as investor confidence remained weak... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares end lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by the financial and industrial sectors. The CSE... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Tokyo shares end higher on see-saw day TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended higher on an up-and-down Tuesday over concerns about the Middle East crisis and US bond... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Energy US natural gas prices up on cooler forecast NEW YORK: US natural gas futures broke an eight-day losing streak, rising about 1% on Monday, as forecasts for ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Energy Oil prices fall after weak European economic data BENGALURU: Oil prices fell on Tuesday for the third straight session, after a flurry of slow economic data from... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 130,536 tonnes of cargo comprising 43,218 tonnes of import cargo and 87,318... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Paris wheat at one-week low with Chicago PARIS: Euronext wheat fell on Tuesday to a one-week low in step with Chicago futures, as the market lacked fresh... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Iron ore climbs over on China fiscal stimulus MANILA: Iron ore futures climbed more than 3% on Tuesday as Beijing was seen preparing an additional sovereign debt... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.235... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures fell lower on stronger soyabean harvest SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday as a rapidly advancing US soyabean harvest and a recovering... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Gold extends decline BENGALURU: Gold extended its retreat on Tuesday, moving further away from a five-month high hit last week, hurt by a... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 06:57am
Commodities Copper steadies as China stimulus offsets gloomy outlook elsewhere LONDON: Copper prices were steady on Tuesday as top metals consumer China approved more stimulus, offsetting a... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities EU 2023/24 soft wheat exports down PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union since the start of the 2023/24 season in July had reached 9.33... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb on lower yield SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday after three consecutive sessions of declines, helped by a fall in... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (October 24, 2023)... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Spot rate gains further Rs300 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 300... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Caretakers look forward to good rabi season Caretaker PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar directs relevant ministries to prepare and submit a comprehensive plan for uninterrupted supply of fertiliser for Rabi crop Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:59am
SBP expects increase in home remittances KARACHI: With a significant increase in the labour migration, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expecting... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 08:42am
Nepra ‘baffled’ by Discos’ power acquisition programme ISLAMABAD: The Power Distribution Companies (Discos) combined five-year Power Acquisition Program (PAP) 2022-23 to... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:05am
Customs’ values on import of 26 types of spices, herbs, gums fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new Customs values on the import of 26... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:33am
IEA says China oil demand key factor in energy transition PARIS: The International Energy Agency executive director underlined Tuesday the importance of Chinese demand for... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
IMF team to visit country on Nov 2 KARACHI: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission will visit Pakistan on Nov. 2 to discuss the first review of... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 08:41am
CASA-1000, SEZs and other projects: Cash-strapped NTDC submits Rs510bn revised investment plan ISLAMABAD: The cash-strapped National Transmission Despatch Company (NTDC) has submitted revised three-year, ie,... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:06am
Proposed power evacuation plan: There’re many ifs and buts ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has raised many ‘Ifs’ and ‘buts’ on proposed power... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:32am
Special flights to commence this week: 3,000 Afghans who aided coalition forces to be relocated to UK KARACHI: Special flights will be commenced from Islamabad this week to relocate nearly 3,000 Afghan refugees to the... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 08:41am
Optical fibre along ROW: SIFC-formed panel sets Rs30 per meter rate ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Secretary-led committee constituted by the Executive Committee of the Special Investment... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:07am
KATI apprises E&T Secretary about tax-related issues KARACHI: KATI President Faraz-ur-Rehman has highlighted issues being faced by KATI members regarding property tax... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
‘Underhand’ vehicle auction: President endorses recommendations of FTO ISLAMABAD: The President of Pakistan has endorsed the recommendations of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) for... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Industry APFEA team voices its concern over upsurge in raids by Customs KARACHI: The All Pakistan Furniture Exporters Association (APFEA) delegation while expressing deep concern over... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Eurozone business activity going from ‘bad to worse’ BRUSSELS: Eurozone business activity slumped at a faster pace in October, resulting in job losses, a closely watched... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Upholding the constitution EDITORIAL: At the heart of the Supreme Court’s ruling rejecting trials of civilians by military courts – much to... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
SBP report is perhaps a little wanting in charm EDITORIAL: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP’s) annual report 2022-23 uploaded on its website on Monday, ... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
SBP working towards minimising Rs8.79trn currency in circulation KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is working on fast pace to minimise the current Rs 8.79 trillion currency... Updated 25 Oct, 2023 09:25am
Industry Cottage industries allotment issue: Traders urge mayor to play role KARACHI: Traders on Tuesday demanded of the city mayor to help the settlement of Landhi and Orangi Cottage... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Industry PYMA concerned at imposition of anti-dumping duties on imported PFY KARACHI: Sohail Nisar, the Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) and executive... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am
Money & Banking Dollar higher as US business activity ticks up NEW YORK: The dollar climbed against a basket of currencies on Tuesday as a slew of fresh economic data highlighted... Published 25 Oct, 2023 06:19am