Iran urges Muslim states to halt trade with Israel TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Muslim countries Wednesday to halt trade with Israel,... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Eviction of illegal foreign nationals begins in Punjab LAHORE: After the expiry of October 31 deadline, the authorities across Punjab have started operation to deport the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
PML-N invites applications for party tickets LAHORE: Pursuant to decision taken in the party meeting, the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has formally... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
UK, US, China sign AI safety pledge at UK summit BLETCHLEY PARK (United Kingdom): Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday agreed the “need... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
UN denounces Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Wednesday decried strikes on Gaza’s largest refugee camp that killed scores... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Indonesian court jails CEO, three others, over deadly cough syrup JAKARTA: An Indonesian court sentenced to jail on Wednesday the chief executive and three other officials of a... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Europe Iran, Turkey call for meeting to avert spread of Israel-Hamas war ANKARA: Turkey and Iran on Wednesday called for a regional conference aimed at averting the spread of the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
USA Trump bashes NY judge, says ‘leave my children alone’ NEW YORK: Donald Trump lashed out on Wednesday at the judge presiding over his civil fraud trial in New York and ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
King Charles regrets for colonial abuses in Kenya NAIROBI: Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla met with World War Two veterans in Kenya on Wednesday on the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Six terrorists killed in Zhob IBO ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed six terrorists during an operation general area Sambaza, Zhob District of... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Pakistan Cup, Hanif Mohammad Cup 2023-24 get underway LAHORE: Pakistan Cup on Wednesday gets underway at different venues in Abbottabad, Rawalpindi and Mirpur. The... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Rescue-1122 saves 158,228 victims in October LAHORE: Rescue-1122 rescued as many as 158,228 victims while responding to 163,292 emergencies across Punjab during... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
KP launches ‘GoBiz Connect’ PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa launched an online Government-Business Communication Platform, titled... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
PM for using BISP database to provide targeted subsidies ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed the concerned authorities that the database of... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
‘Lahore Lahore Aye’ festival in full swing LAHORE: Under the auspices of the Punjab government, the vibrant Lahore Lahore Aye festival is in full swing at... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Energy Thar Coal Block II: 1035 households given solar power KARACHI: The Thar Foundation recently inaugurated Village Electrification Project (VEP) to illuminate households in... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Alkhidmat Foundation plants 10,000 saplings LAHORE: In a grand initiative to combat environmental pollution and to pay the tribute to Gaza-Palestine martyrs,... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Bilawal, Zardari greet to newly-elected SCBA office-bearers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and President Pakistan People’s Party... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Huge quantity of drugs, prohibited injections seized KARACHI: The Anti Smuggling Organisation (ASO) of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi seized substantial... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
IK urges legal fraternity to start ‘rights movement’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has said that Pakistan stands at the crossroads and... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
JI for liberating national politics from few ruling families LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has emphasized the necessity to liberate national politics from the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Killing of innocent Palestinians is genocide: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman attended the inauguration ceremony of “Tabeer” Project at LUMS... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
PTI senator in jail: LHC directs Home dept to provide better class LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Home Department Punjab to provide better... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
NESPAK awarded project of Smart Education City in Malir LAHORE: NESPAK has been awarded a prestigious consultancy services project for the feasibility study and design of... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Our laws not allow import of seed: minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Dr Kausar Abdullah Malik, on... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Pakistan, Rwanda reiterate desire to strengthen ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Rwanda reiterated the desire to strengthen political, economic, and trade relations for the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
PHA to host tent pegging competition LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) of Lahore will host a two-day tent pegging competition at ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
PPPPA approves initiation of three projects LAHORE: The executive committee of the Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority (PPPPA) on Wednesday approved the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Money & Banking PRA collects credit and debit card sales data LAHORE: The Intelligence and Prosecution Cell (IPC) of the Punjab Revenue Authority has taken access to all credit... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
President denounces use of brutal force against Palestinians ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has denounced the use of brutal force against innocent Palestinians, and called ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Punjab govt directed to impose smog emergency in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the caretaker government of Punjab to impose smog emergency in... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Qul Khawani of former AGP ISLAMABAD: Qul Khawani of former Auditor General Riyaz H Bokhari, who passed away in Lahore, will be held on... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Sindh govt integrates Complaint Cell with SLACC KARACHI: The Sindh Government has taken a huge step towards enhancing citizen services with the integration of the... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Breast cancer treatment: Sports in Pakistan to raise Rs15m funds KARACHI: Sports in Pakistan, a sports organisation, organised an activity of run and ride recently to promote... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 01, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (November 02, 2023)... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Present BoDs of Discos have to go The de-bundling of Wapda’s Power Wing in 1996 has been traumatic, to say the least. Besides, it has also turned... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
On the table, getting carved Israel’s success in bulldozing all attempts of international mediation in the Gaza conflict (thank you Uncle Sam)... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Warring tribes of Kurram reach a truce ISLAMABAD: The warring tribes in Kurram district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border agreed on... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Lawmakers condemn Israel’s atrocities on Palestinians ISLAMABAD: Law-makers from both sides of the aisle in the upper house of Parliament joined hands on Wednesday to... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Cabinet Division issues cyber security advisory for iPhone users ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has issued a cyber security advisory while saying that Apple iPhones were targeted... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
2,026 encroachments removed in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore district administration removed 2,026 encroachments in various areas of the city on Wednesday. ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Aleem greets new SCBA office-bearers LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) President Abdul Aleem Khan has congratulated Shehzad Shaukat and Ali Imran ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Most poisons are delivered in food “The Man Who Must Remain Nameless reckons he is being slowly poisoned.” “Well did you know that statistics... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Interception/recording of phone calls: No permission granted to any agency, govt tells IHC ISLAMABAD: The federal government has informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that no permission has been granted to... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Letters ECP must come clean about its plan Although the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has insisted that the elections will not be delayed any further,... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
PBA elects office-bearers KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association held its Annual General Body Meeting at Karachi on Wednesday. Majority ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Aga Khan III: A visionary leader who championed peace and humanity In history, few are born who transcend the boundaries of time and place, leaving their imprints on the world stage.... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
SIFC – A step in the right direction In today’s world, ideas and concepts are changing rapidly. Countries are now fighting their battles on economic... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Stocks European shares rise on retail, healthcare boost PARIS: Europe’s benchmark index rose on Wednesday, led by healthcare and retail stocks, with investors bracing for... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Stocks China stocks flat as economic data dampens sentiment HONG KONG: China stocks were flat on Wednesday, as gains in shares of liquor giant Kweichow Moutai were partially... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close sharply higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, supported by rallies on Wall Street, a cheaper yen and... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Stocks IT, metals lead drop in Indian shares ahead of Fed decision BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Wednesday, dragged by weakness in metals due to weak economic data from China and ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:16am
Rates Another bullish day KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday. The market again posted healthy gains on... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Energy LESCO detects over 200 illegal connections LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) detected total 201 connections from where the customers were... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Energy India, BD launch coal-fired power plant NEW DELHI: India and Bangladesh on Wednesday jointly opened a coal-fired power plant near one of the world’s... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Stocks Asian FX fall ahead of Fed meeting BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies fell on Wednesday as caution prevailed ahead of a highly awaited policy... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Stocks Wall St gains as yields slip in run-up to Fed decision NEW YORK: Wall Street climbed on Wednesday with investors optimistic about the Federal Reserve keeping interest ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday after a brief dip in the previous session, buoyed by a soft yen... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 177,516 tonnes of cargo comprising 127,175 tonnes of import cargo and 50,341... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Commodities Iron ore rallies on positive signals from China financial meet BEIJING: Iron ore strengthened on Wednesday as positive signals from top consumer China’s latest financial meeting... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Energy Oil prices up as war rages in ME NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 2% on Wednesday on worries the conflict in the Middle East could disrupt oil... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.228... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Commodities Gold little changed as Fed decision looms BENGALURU: Gold prices were little changed on Wednesday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the US central... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures tepid on rising stockpiles SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures traded flat on Wednesday, as concerns over rising stockpiles were offset by... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Commodities Copper ends steady despite weak China industrial data LONDON: Copper prices were steady on Wednesday despite weak manufacturing data from China as cautious investors ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 01, 2023)... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate gains Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Commodities Gold prices drop sharply KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday saw a sizeable fall on the local market, traders said. They reached Rs211800 per... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
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 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 01, 2023). ========================== ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 01, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 01, 2023).... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 01, 2023).... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 01, 2023)... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 01, 2023). =======================================... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 01, 2023). ====================================... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Replacing words ‘federal govt’ with appropriate authority: PM asks ministries, divisions to take action at their own level ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed Ministries/ Division to bring amendments of... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:00am
October CPI-based inflation stays high at 26.9pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation increased to 26.9 per cent on a year-on-year basis in... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:18am
Jul-Oct FY24: Trade deficit shrinks 34.7pc YoY Country’s exports increase by 0.66 percent to $9.617 billion during July-October 2023-24 Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:57am
NTDC urges Nepra to release withheld amount ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) on Wednesday urged National Electric Power Regulatory... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 10:00am
Faizabad sit-in case: SC rejects govt’s fact-finding panel ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) said will advise the government to set up an Inquiry Commission... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 08:58am
Nationwide operation launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday launched a nationwide operation to deport illegal foreign nationals, mostly... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 08:56am
$340bn investment needed to address climate challenges: finance minister KARACHI: The Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar has said that to address climate-related challenges,... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:19am
LHC dismisses plea against ATIR member’s appointment ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC), on Wednesday, dismissed a petition filed against the appointment of the... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:31am
Thatta water supply case: AC summons Zardari, 14 others on Dec 18 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, summoned former president Asif Ali Zardari and 14 others accused... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 09:21am
How were prices of HSD, petrol kept unchanged? ISLAMABAD: The interim government has kept the prices of high-speed diesel (HSD) and petrol unchanged with effect... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 11:38am
Shamshad urged to extend tax returns filing deadline ISLAMABAD: Tax practitioners, tax advisers, chartered accountants and tax experts have requested caretaker Finance... Updated 02 Nov, 2023 10:01am
Commodities Urea for Rabi season: Gas supply to Fatima, Agritech plants will continue: ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided that uninterrupted gas supply will... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Public sector pension reforms EDITORIAL: Just days after it was revealed that the federal government pays trillions of rupees in pays and pensions... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
No change to POL products’ prices EDITORIAL: The Caretaker government has not passed on the benefit of a decline in the international price of oil and... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Money & Banking Visa and HBL launch ‘She’s Next’ programme KARACHI: Visa, in partnership with HBL, launched the Global “She’s Next” programme to empower women... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Money & Banking SBP, CDC launch RAAST payment facility for mutual funds KARACHI: Central Depository Company (CDC) has collaborated with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for allowing... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Industry US manufacturing shrinks more than expected in Oct WASHINGTON: US manufacturing activity contracted in October by more than analysts had expected as new orders fell... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Money & Banking PayPal gets crypto green light in UK as sets up post-Brexit base LONDON: PayPal has been registered to offer cryptoasset activities in Britain, the Financial Conduct Authority said... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Taxes South Africa seeks tax boost as higher debt peak forecast CAPE TOW: South Africa’s finance minister will propose tax changes next year as part of an effort to stabilise... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Money & Banking Yen rises after Japan ramps up intervention warning NEW YORK: The struggling yen rose from a one-year low against the US dollar and a 15-year trough versus the euro on... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Money & Banking India rupee falls to record low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell to a record low in the last minute of trade on Wednesday, on the back of heavy demand... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am
Money & Banking Discos’ infrastructure: Significant investment needed: ADB ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that significant investment is required in critical infrastructure... Published 02 Nov, 2023 03:15am