‘Ceasefire now!’ Protesters interrupt US congress hearing WASHINGTON: Protesters with hands covered in red paint repeatedly interrupted a congressional hearing on US military... Published 01 Nov, 2023 07:02am
Undocumented immigrants expulsion starts Thursday ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will start rounding up and expelling undocumented immigrants, including hundreds of thousands of... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:01am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Raza Rabbani is a perfectionist “The Senators made fiery speeches against Israeli disproportionate…” “Indeed they did and rightly so. I was... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Aid to Gaza Strip: FM, Jordanian deputy PM discuss ways for delivery ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Isra University observes ‘Kashmir Black Day’ HYDERABAD: Isra University took a stand for justice and human rights by organizing a seminar and awareness walk to... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Birth anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan marked KARACHI: A thought-provoking event was organized by Sir Syed University of Engineering and Aligarh Institute of... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
South Asia Fresh clashes as Bangladesh garment workers protest low wage ASHULIA, (Bangladesh): Bangladeshi police clashed on Tuesday with thousands of garment workers demanding fair wages... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
US, UK, Canada unveil new sanctions on supporters of Myanmar military WASHINGTON: The United States, Canada and Britain took aim Tuesday at sources of support to Myanmar’s military... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Middle East Jordan fears crossfire if Gaza war pulls Iran into wider conflict AMMAN: Jordan’s request for Patriot air defence systems from Washington reflects its growing concern about being... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 08:08am
WHO warns of ‘imminent public health catastrophe’ in Gaza GENEVA: A “public health catastrophe” is imminent in Gaza, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday,... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
South Asia Armed militants kill police officer, ambush security convoy in Manipur GUWAHATI (India): Armed militants shot dead a senior police officer and wounded two others in separate attacks in... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
FBI director warns of heightened threats in US from Israel-Hamas war WASHINGTON: The Israel-Hamas war has raised the threat of attacks against Americans in the United States to a... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 08:02am
Iran says proxies won’t ‘remain silent’ on Israel-Hamas war DOHA: Iran said on Tuesday it was “natural” for Tehran-backed groups to attack Israel in light of its war on... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 08:01am
Middle East Israeli air strike kills 50 at Gaza refugee camp GAZA/JERUSALEM: Israel said its forces fought Hamas gunmen inside the vast tunnel network beneath Gaza as a hospital... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 08:05am
Chinese envoy, Fazl discuss CPEC projects ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong on Tuesday held a meeting with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Jan-Oct 2023: FTO disposes of 6,703 cases ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has disposed of 6,703 cases of taxpayers filed against the Federal Board... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Single-window operations, issuance of NOCs to operators: NHA approves mechanism ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) Executive Board approved the mechanism of single window operations... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
JS Bank participates in global Pinktober campaign KARACHI: Reiterating its commitment to social responsibility, JS Bank participated in Global Pinktober Month,... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
FWO AND FAIZAN STEEL: A TRIBUTE TO FWO A RELATIONSHIP AS STRONG AS STEEL TEXT: Frontier Works Organization (FWO), a military organisation that strives to create a bright Pakistan through... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Pak Steel - Pioneering Excellence in Pakistan’s Steel Industry TEXT: In the heart of Pakistan’s thriving steel sector, Pak Steel stands as a stalwart of quality and commitment... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Frontier Works Organization TEXT: Prologue, Frontier Works Organization (FWO) began its historic journey from 31 October 1966, with the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
PIFD hosts laptop distribution ceremony LAHORE: Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) hosted a Laptop distribution ceremony here on Tuesday in... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
LDA demolishes three illegal constructions LAHORE: In an operation against illegal construction and land mafia, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Global Pinktober campaign raises awareness about breast cancer KARACHI: JS Bank participated in Global Pinktober Month, dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer and the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Court adjourns hearing on Bushra Bibi’s bail plea till 15th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, sought arguments on a plea from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman’s... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
May 9 cases: ATC extends judicial remand of Dr Yasmin, others LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended judicial remand of PTI-Punjab President Dr Yasmin Rashid,... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
ATC extends bails of Umar, others LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday extended pre-arrest bails of PTI former secretary general Asad Umar and... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Ramzan Sugar Mills reference: AC summons Shehbaz, son on 29th LAHORE: An accountability court on Tuesday issued notice to former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son Hamza... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
4th Pak Navy INC 2023 begins KARACHI: The 4th PN International Nautical Competition (INC) commenced at Pakistan Naval Academy (PNA) Karachi. ... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 31, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 01, 2023)... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Pakistan urged to help protect at-risk Afghans ISLAMABAD: Western embassies and the United Nations are urging Pakistan to incorporate into its plan to deport... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Sealed copy of ‘cipher’ returned to MoFA ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has reportedly returned, sealed, the most talked about Cipher number 89 to the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
4 labourers, one policeman killed in attack on Turbat police station QUETTA: Police in Balochistan say four labourers and a police constable were martyred by unknown gunmen in Turbat on... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
President for efforts aimed at mainstreaming visually-impaired persons ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said it was the collective responsibility of the society to mainstream the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Cotton & Textile Punjab unlikely to meet 2023-24 cotton production target LAHORE: Cotton production will remain at 6.9 million bales in Punjab during the season 2023-24 against the target of... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
PPP says concerned at increase in gas tariffs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) expressed serious concern over the increase in the price of natural gas... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Three institutions of PGJDC handed over to Punjab-TEVTA LAHORE: Three institutions of Pakistan Gems and Jewelry Development Company (PGJDC) have been handed over to the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Merged districts: USAID, UNDP & KP govt join hands on SME financial access PESHAWAR: The US Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
PM says youth ‘our most valuable asset’ LAHORE: The caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said on Tuesday the government has undertaken various... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Cypher case: Court adjourns hearing without recording statements till 7th RAWALPINDI: The special court hearing the cypher case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
AGP uncovers Rs71.8bn anomalies in MoE ISLAMABAD: Auditor General of Pakistan uncovered anomalies amounting to Rs71.8 billion in the Ministry of Energy... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Zardari says he persuaded Nawaz to come back NAWABSHAH: Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari says he asked Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) ... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
PML-N says Nawaz to be its candidate for premiership LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) in a meeting has unanimously decided that the party’s supremo Mian... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
President for promoting tele-medicine, tele-health services KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for promoting tele-medicine and tele-healthcare platforms to improve the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Evacuation of illegal foreign nationals: IGP Punjab announces plan LAHORE: Dr. Usman Anwar, the Inspector General of Police for Punjab, has announced the finalization of plan for the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
No sui juris can be forced to meet father: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has observed that when a minor attains the age of legal majority, he/she cannot be... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
JI urges ECP to announce election schedule LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has called upon the Election Commission of Pakistan to issue a schedule... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
PML-N says Nawaz to be candidate for premiership LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) in a meeting has unanimously decided that the party’s supremo Mian... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
22nd Shaukat Khanum Cancer Symposium from Nov 3rd KARACHI: The 22nd Shaukat Khanum Cancer Symposium is going to be held from the 3rd to the 5th of November 2023, for... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Delay in refund payment despite ATIR order: IHC directs FBR to pay adjournment cost to counsels ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to pay an adjournment cost of... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
KPK govt to facilitate voluntary departure of illegal foreigners: minister PESHAWAR: The Caretaker Minister of Information and Public Relations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Feroze Jamal... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Jilani, USAID official call for ceasefire in Gaza ISLAMABAD: In a telephonic conversation USAID Administrator Samantha Power on Tuesday, caretaker Foreign Minister... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Rates Bulls tighten their grip KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday and the market closed on strong positive... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
USD to PKR forecast for 2024 — II However, in this circle, there is one loose end, which is the availability of $ in Dubai with the importer as the... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Rising again Confucius said, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” We find ... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 06:32am
Letters Caretaker setup deserves praise The talks between the government and an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation are scheduled to take place... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Rates PSX remained bullish during Oct KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend and the benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 12.3 percent during... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Energy Price of domestic LPG cylinder reduced ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Tuesday notified a slight reduction in the price of 11.8 ... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Rebuilding trust of the people In democratic societies around the world, hope isn’t just a fleeting feeling of individual optimism. Instead, it... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 06:36am
Stocks Asian FX fall as US rate worries BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies fell on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger greenback ahead of the US central... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Stocks Wall St wavers ahead of Fed decision NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes struggled for direction on Tuesday as investors awaited the outcome of the... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Stocks European shares gain on earnings relief PARIS: European shares climbed on Tuesday, with investors drawing comfort from a slew of corporate earnings beat, ... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Stocks China stocks close down on contracting factory activity SHANGHAI: China stocks snapped a five-day winning streak to end lower on Tuesday after data showed manufacturing... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Stocks Tokyo shares rebound as BoJ tweaks yield policy TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after the Bank of Japan only tweaked... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Stocks India’s Nifty 50, Sensex log worst month in 2023 BENGALURU: Indian blue-chips fell on Tuesday to log their worst month in 2023 as elevated US interest rates ... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Cotton & Textile India’s cotton output likely to fall MUMBAI: India’s cotton production in 2023/24 is likely to fall 7.5% from a year earlier to 29.5 million bales on... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 186,481 tonnes of cargo comprising 121,028 tonnes of import cargo and 65,453... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Energy US natural gas futures slip NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 4% on Monday on record output and forecasts for milder weather and lower... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Energy Oil slightly up as further ECB rate hikes unlikely HOUSTON: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as a drop in euro zone inflation buoyed hopes that the European Central... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures drop on recovering supply SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, weighed down by recovering... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (October 31, 2023)... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Cotton & Textile Sizeable business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
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 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (October 31, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
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 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 31, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (October 31, 2023).... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 31, 2023).... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 31, 2023)... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 31, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 31, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Govt appears confident ahead of SBA talks Pakistan and IMF will begin crucial discussions on first review of US$3 billion Stand-by-Arrangement from Thursday Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:59am
Higher markup payments will continue to pose big challenges: MoF ISLAMABAD: The higher markup payments, on the expenditure side, will continue to pose significant challenges for... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:59am
Funding PIA termed ‘challenging’ due to IMF programme ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Privatisation has stated that arrangement of funds for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:03am
Deals on import of over 1.3MMTs of wheat sealed KARACHI: Pakistani traders have finalized deals for the import of over 1.3 million metric tons of wheat to meet the... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:02am
Energy OPEC oil output rises for third month LONDON: OPEC oil output has risen for a third straight month in October, a Reuters survey found on Tuesday, led by... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Energy POL products’ prices kept unchanged ISLAMABAD: Caretaker government Tuesday announced to maintain the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) for... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Taxes Rs66bn more than target: Jul-Oct provisional collection stands at Rs2.748trn ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs2,748 billion during the first four... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:05am
PM optimistic about SBA tranche prospects LAHORE: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said on Tuesday that negotiations with the International... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:01am
JPCL prepares four options for ‘exit strategy’ ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors (BoD) of Jamshoro Power Company Limited (JPCL) has prepared four options as an... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:57am
Hike comes into effect from July: Rs65bn financial impact also added to gas tariff raise: govt ISLAMABAD: The interim government has raised the gas prices up to 193 percent with effect from July 2023 for... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:56am
NAB cases: SC bars ACs from giving final verdicts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court barred the Accountability Courts from announcing the final verdict in corruption cases... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:02am
Punjab and KPK budgets: Fresh approvals constitute violation of Constitution: PPP ISLAMABAD: Former Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani Tuesday said the fresh budget approvals accorded by the caretaker... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 09:56am
Money & Banking Q3CY23: Listed banks’ profitability up 95pc to record Rs163bn YoY KARACHI: Pakistani listed banks’ profitability increased to record Rs 163 billion up 95 percent on year-on-year... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Taxes FBR receives over 2.9m income tax returns ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received over 2.9 million income tax returns for the tax year 2023... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Commodities Gold prices slightly up KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday gained a little momentum on the local market, traders said. The precious metal ... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Businessman says will help resolve issues facing APCPA FAISALABAD: Power looms is an integral part of the textile sector which play a key role in earning precious foreign... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Lahore: surrounded by smog yet again EDITORIAL: Lahore, once again, has started to earn the unsavoury distinction of being the world’s most polluted... Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Policy rate paradigm EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) dated 30 October left the policy rate unchanged premised on the... Updated 01 Nov, 2023 06:29am