Letters ‘The profundity of a level playing field’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor “The profundity of a level playing field” carried by the newspaper... Published 07 Nov, 2023 07:10am
Power tariff – a flawed business model Power tariffs have recently been in the limelight – not for any other issue but for unaffordability of the same.... Published 07 Nov, 2023 07:07am
SBP projections for 2023-24 The Annual Report for 2022-23 on the State of the Economy by the SBP has been released recently. Along with a... Published 07 Nov, 2023 07:02am
Illegal immigrants EDITORIAL: Human rights outfits and aid agencies who are up in arms about the government’s decision to expel all... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:56am
Privatisation: tread the path with care EDITORIAL: The Caretaker government has reportedly assigned Pakistan Institute of Management (PIM) to re-evaluate ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:54am
Just 4pc of top cos meet climate target guidelines: study LONDON: Half of the world’s 2,000 biggest listed companies have set a target to get to net-zero emissions by... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Pressure mounts on Israel to spare civilians GAZA: Efforts to pressure Israel to spare civilians in Gaza were set to continue on Monday after Israel rebuffed... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
MediaTek to introduce ‘Dimensity 9300’ KARACHI: MediaTek on Monday announced to introduce Dimensity 9300, its newest mobile chip with a big core design.... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
USA Trump decries ‘political warfare’ in NY business fraud case NEW YORK: Donald Trump was sworn in to testify on Monday in a New York civil fraud trial that threatens to diminish... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Middle East Raisi to attend OIC talks in Riyadh on Gaza crisis DUBAI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will travel to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the Etemadonline news website reported... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Middle East Iran says US ‘encouraging’ Israel to kill Palestinians TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday accused the United States of “encouraging” Israel to kill and... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Europe Russia strikes Odesa, damaging museum, injuring 8 KYIV: Russian strikes overnight in the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa left eight people wounded and damaged a... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Europe Spinal implant allows Parkinson’s patient to walk again LAUSANNE: A man with advanced Parkinson’s disease is now able to walk almost normally again thanks to electrodes... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
UN says food system adds $10 trillion in hidden costs PARIS: The food and agriculture system adds at least $10 trillion in “hidden costs” to the global economy every... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Africa About 20 killed in Cameroon separatist attack YAOUNDÉ: Separatist rebels killed around 20 people, including women and children, on Monday in an attack on a... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
China, Australia can become ‘trusting’ partners, Xi says BEIJING: Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Monday that their countries could... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Europe UK permits ‘world-first’ flight powered by sustainable fuels LONDON: Britain’s aviation regulator announced Monday it has issued Virgin Atlantic with a permit for a... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Putin to stay in power past 2024? MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin has decided to run in the March presidential election, a move that will keep him in power... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
‘Major parties have just 20pc idea of key issues’: PIDE ISLAMABAD: Overall Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and Pakistan... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
3-day ‘Islamabad Literature Festival’ concludes ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Literature Festival (ILF), a celebration of literature and the arts, came to a close,... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
15 bills referred to Senate bodies, five deferred, one rejected ISLAMABAD: As many as 21 new private bills were put before the upper house of the Parliament on Monday, of which, 15... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
PTI says IK to lead the nation ‘from behind the bars’ ISLAMABAD: As the crackdown on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continued banning the party from holding corner... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
IK’s petition: Court issues notice to Adiala Jail authorities ISLAMABAD: The special court set up to hear cases under the Official Secrets Act, on Monday, issued notice to Adiala... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
IG Punjab issues orders for redressal of people’s complaints LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar held an open court at the Central Police Office and after... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Iftikhar Gillani joins IPP LAHORE: Chairman of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Jahangir Khan Tareen and President IPP Abdul Aleem Khan visited... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Court seeks record of case against Khadija Shah LAHORE: A sessions court on Monday directed the Investigating Officer (IO) to produce the record of a case against... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
ATC adjourns proceedings against IK, Qureshi ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, adjourned the proceedings in cases registered against Pakistan... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
SECP, FIA sign MoU to enhance mutual cooperation ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) have... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Nawaz asks party to brace itself for upcoming polls LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has directed the party... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Tahir Plaza fire case: Eyewitnesses identify ‘MQM target-killer’ KARACHI: In an important development, two eyewitnesses Monday identified three terrorists including Muttahida Qaumi... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Steps being taken to deal with Naegleria fowleri challenge KARACHI: In order to protect public health from Naegleria virus, Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) in... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
LG by-polls in Sindh: Zardari praises jiyalas for victory ISLAMABAD: Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) Asif Ali... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Wheat campaign to help students to get on-field knowledge: VC UAF FAISALABAD: With certified seeds, timely sowing, weed control, balanced usage of fertilizer, efficient thresher and... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Two AKU faculty members among Stanford Global Scientist Ranking list KARACHI: Two faculty members from the Aga Khan University, AKU, have been ranked among the world’s top scientists... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Sindh CM calls on Kakar ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh former Justice Maqbool Baqir on Monday called on Caretaker Prime... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Sindh announces holiday on 9th KARACHI: Following the federal government announcement, the Sindh government on Monday also declared a public ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Post arrest bail plea: Sanam Javed’s counsel asked to submit further arguments LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday asked the petitioner Sanam Javed’s counsel to submit further arguments ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Repatriation of illegal foreigners including Afghans continue ISLAMABAD: Repatriation of illegal foreigners including Afghans is continuing. A large number of illegal Afghans ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
NADRA cancels over 18,000 illegal identity cards ISLAMABAD: National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has cancelled over 18,000 illegal identity cards... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
LUMS, IE varsity Spain sign MoU LAHORE: LUMS and IE University Spain formalized a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the initiation of... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
LHC summon police record in case against Usman Dar LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned police record of a case registered against a former PTI leader ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Emergency measures ordered to control Congo fever LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Livestock & Dairy Development Ibrahim Hasan Murad has directed high-ups of the... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 11:11pm
CS inaugurates rescue services centres LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Monday visited Gujranwala and Gujarat and inaugurated the... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Court directs IO to produce record of Elahi case on 10th LAHORE: A special anti-corruption court on Monday expressed displeasure over the Investigating Officer (IO) for not... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 06, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 07, 2023)... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Rates Bullish trend continues on PSX KARACHI: Bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday and the market hit highest ever level in its... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Money & Banking Public holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on Thursday, November 09, 2023 being public holiday on... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
IHC informed: PMO doesn’t interfere with agencies’ working ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office has informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that it does not interfere with... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Farhatullah, others move SC challenging certain govt steps against Afghans ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to restrain the Federation from detaining, forcefully deporting or... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Stocks PSX launches ‘PSX WhatsApp Service’ KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has introduced a brilliant new service called the PSX WhatsApp Service to ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Pakistan condemns Israeli minister’s remarks of nuking Gaza ISLAMABAD: Pakistan joined the Muslim world in strongly condemning the Israeli minister’s threatening statement of... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
IBO in Tirah: Army officer among four martyred, 3 terrorists killed: ISPR ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Army officer among four embraced martyrdom during an intelligence-based operation in general... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Blinken’s body language “Plus ca change plus c’est la meme chose – the more things change the more things remain the same.” “I... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Stocks Hedge funds pile into US stock rally at fastest pace in 2 years: Goldman Sachs LONDON: Hedge funds last week “aggressively” bought US stocks at the fastest pace in two years, said a Goldman... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Stocks Wall St inches up as markets await Fed speakers amid rate-cut hopes NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes edged higher on Monday as investors geared up for commentary by a slew of... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Stocks European shares slip after strong week PARIS: European shares eased on Monday after the benchmark index posted its biggest weekly jump since March, with ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Stocks China and HK stocks gain on govt support SHANGHAI: China stocks hit a two-week high on Monday and Hong Kong shares also climbed as Beijing stepped up efforts... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Stocks Tokyo stocks end sharply higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher Monday after Wall Street rallied following slower jobs and wage growth data... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Stocks Indian shares extend gains on easing US rate concerns BENGALURU: Indian shares advanced on Monday, in step with Asian peers, after US jobs data heightened hopes that the... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 334,638 tonnes of cargo comprising 223,884 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Energy Oil up as Saudi Arabia and Russia stick to supply cuts HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Monday after top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to extra... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Grains No major fiscal impact from extended free food grain scheme NEW DELHI: The extension of India’s free food grain programme will not have a major impact on the fiscal deficit ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
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 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (November... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (November 06, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (November 06, 2023).... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 06, 2023).... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 06, 2023)... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (November 06, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 06, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Centre doubts ability of provinces to run Discos credibly Power Division has been directed to move a summary to scrap the decision regarding provincialisation of power Distribution Companies Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:59am
CASA-1000 likely to be discussed at IGC in Kyrgyzstan ISLAMABAD: The much delayed Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade (CASA-1000) project is likely... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:14am
APCEA, PCI launch report on ‘10 years of CPEC’ ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi highlighted the growing depth of... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:40am
$209m EDEIP: World Bank rates implementation progress as moderately satisfactory ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Electricity Distribution Efficiency... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:43am
Cabinet likely to discuss factors assisting privatisation ISLAMABAD: Federal cabinet is expected to deliberate on the factors that would assist in the determination of... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:15am
Import of urea exempted from PPRA Rules ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is said to have exempted procurement of 0.2 million... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:55am
WHO, Pakistan sign MoU on health sector ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar witnessed the memorandum of understandings (MoU) signing... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:16am
Govt determined to give Ogra more teeth ISLAMABAD: The federal government has directed Petroleum Division to prepare a policy paper for amendments to OGRA... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:42am
Tax experts explain how FBR implements orders issued by courts ISLAMABAD: Tax experts have alleged that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) implements court orders in favour of the... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:18am
Land for housing society: MDA tells SC it has no objection to amounts deposited by BTLK with Sindh govt ISLAMABAD: Malir Development Authority (MDA) has informed the Supreme Court that it has no objection to the amounts... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:46am
Sindh CM urges PM to remove impediments to 5 major projects KARACHI: Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh, former Justice Maqbool Baqar in his meeting with Prime Minister... Updated 07 Nov, 2023 09:17am
Cotton & Textile Experts say local cotton not meeting country’s textile needs HYDERABAD: The Agricultural Experts, economists, progressive farmers, and researchers have said that cotton is not... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday inched down on the local market, but silver stood firm, traders said. Gold prices... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Energy Need stressed for reducing cost of power production, ending uniform tariff policy LAHORE: There is a need to bring the cost of production of power down in order to reduce the electricity tariff and... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures ease on stronger ringgit, rising supply outlook BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower for a second day on Monday, weighed by a strengthening ringgit and... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Commodities Iron ore range-bound BEIJING: Iron ore moved up marginally on Monday as upward momentum aided by healthy fundamentals was partly offset ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Commodities Gold eases as spotlight turns to Fedspeak for interest rate cues BENGALURU: Gold eased on Monday as investors cautiously turned back to riskier assets, and positioned for a host of... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 25.638... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down on weak Chinese demand BEIJING: Japanese rubber futures fell on Monday, weighed down by weak Chinese demand amid anticipation of rising... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Commodities Copper hits one-month high ahead of key China data LONDON: Copper prices climbed on Monday to one-month highs as a softer dollar and China’s commitment to boost... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Commodities Chicago soybean futures rise HAMBURG: Chicago soybean futures hit their highest level in some eight weeks on Monday as adverse weather threatened... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (November 06, 2023)... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Euro zone recession fears harden as surveys show grim start to Q4 LONDON: The downturn in euro zone business activity accelerated last month as demand in the dominant services... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Pakistan’s exports to China increase by 26.42pc in 3 months ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to China witnessed an increase of 26.42 percent during the ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Concern shows over rising inflation, shrinking incomes KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
FBR to sell seized sugar to USC at 50pc discount ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to sell seized/confiscated sugar to the Utility Stores... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Taxes A tug of war between tax dept and welfare organisation over surplus income from investments LAHORE: Welfare organisations utilising the surplus income out of their investments for their own beneficiaries are... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am
Punjab farmers decry fertiliser shortages, overpricing LAHORE: Farmers and their representative organisation are complaining about either non-availability of fertilisers ... Published 07 Nov, 2023 06:33am