Erdogan calls Israel ‘terror state’, slams West ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday Israel was a “terror state” committing war crimes and... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
PCB names new captains for T20I, Test LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced left-handed batter Shan Masood and pacer Shaheen ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
WHO says Israeli raid on Gaza hospital is totally unacceptable GENEVA: The World Health Organization head said on Wednesday that the Israeli military incursion into Al Shifa... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Bangladesh to hold general election on Jan 7 DHAKA: Bangladesh will hold a general election on January 7, the country’s chief election commissioner said... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
UK PM ready to sign new Rwanda asylum deal after Supreme Court defeat LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday he would sign a new treaty with Rwanda to resurrect his... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Chinese troops will not replace Indians: Maldives leader MALÉ (Maldives): The Maldives’s incoming president Mohamed Muizzu has vowed to expel Indian troops after taking... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
ASEAN defence chiefs call for end to Myanmar crisis, Israel-Hamas war JAKARTA: Southeast Asian defence ministers called for an end to the Myanmar crisis and to the Israel-Hamas war on... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
British HC hosts first ‘King’s Birthday Party’ since 1951 ISLAMABAD: The British High Commission in Islamabad hosted the first “King’s Birthday Party” since 1951,... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
TEVTA chief calls to bridge gap with industry LAHORE: Chairman TEVTA Brig. Muhammad Sajid Khokhar, SI (M) (retd) has stressed the need to bridge the gap between... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Study on flora, fauna of Tharparker launched ISLAMABAD: In a defining moment for Tharparker's biodiversity, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
SNGPL Annual Sports Gala begins at Punjab Stadium LAHORE: Annual Sports Gala of Sui Northern Gas formally begins at Punjab Stadium. The event was inaugurated by the... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
SFA takes action against milk shops violating rules HYDERABAD: Sindh Food Authority Hyderabad team along with Assistant Commissioner Ahsan Morai has taken action in... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Serene Air to launch Karachi-Islamabad-Beijing flight from 19th BEIJING: Serene Air, a Pakistani airline, is set to launch a new international route from Karachi to Islamabad to... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Punjab govt implements office automation system in all deptts LAHORE: The Punjab government has implemented an e-filing and office automation system in all government departments... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
PTI criticises Nawaz for his visit to Balochistan ISLAMABAD: In a scathing attack on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif for his recent visit to... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Sugar smuggling, hoarding: PSMA Punjab lauds governmental actions LAHORE: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Punjab Zone) appreciates governmental actions taken to curb smuggling and... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Pak-China training forum of major ‘Livestock Disease Control’ held LAHORE: The Institute of Microbiology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
LHC for fixing Khadija’s contempt plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the office to fix a contempt petition of a PTI activist Khadija... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
KP govt urged to improve living conditions of prisoners in jail LAHORE :Wafaqi Mohtasib Ejaz Ahmed Qureshi has urged upon all stake holders in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Karachi Safe City Project to be functional from Jan: minister KARACHI: Sindh Caretaker Minister for Home & Prisons Department Brig Haris Nawaz (retd), has announced to make... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
IHC dismisses contempt plea against Nawaz ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, dismissed a petition seeking contempt of court proceedings... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Hammad, Murad Saeed and others declared POs LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday declared proclaimed offenders (POs) former federal ministers... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Elections 2023: CS Punjab for complete arrangements LAHORE Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman has directed the deputy commissioners to timely complete all the... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Alvi urges world powers to play their due role for global peace ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi urged the world powers to come forward and play their due role for global peace.... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Adoption of ‘tobacco harm reduction’ strategies urged ISLAMABAD: A significant number of lives can be saved in Pakistan through the widespread adoption of ‘tobacco harm... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 15, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (November 16, 2023)... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
PM unveils dossier about Indian oppression on minorities ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has launched a dossier detailing Indian oppression on religious... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
PM apprised about ML-1 project ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on the Main Line One... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
SC bans use of word ‘sahib’ for govt officials ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa on Wednesday ordered banning the use of word sahib for... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Net-zero emissions: Corporations urged to prioritise transparency in commitments KARACHI: Industrialists, researchers, academia, and civil society activists came together at the “Champions of... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
‘Establishment’ responsible for ‘failure’ of democracy: JI KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter Amir Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has held ‘military establishment’... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
IHC: PTA submits reply in audio leaks case ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA), Wednesday, submitted its reply in an audio leaks case. A... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Ex-PM Nawaz lists his achievements QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that 400 small dams were built... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
‘Faizabad dharna verdict’: Inquiry commission notified, AGP tells SC ISLAMABAD: The attorney general for Pakistan (AGP) informed the Supreme Court that an Inquiry Commission has been... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
7 terrorists killed in Tank IBO operation RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed seven terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in general ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz reaches out to beleaguered Balochistan “Balochistan has given a vote of confidence to Nawaz Sharif.” “Hmmmm.” “No sarcasm, please.” ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
IHC restores IK’s bail right in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, reinstated Imran Khan’s bail right in the Toshakhana case... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
New caretaker KP CM visits ECP ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Arshad Hussain Shah has said that the... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Illegal manufacturing: PSQCA busts various units KARACHI: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) claimed to have seized different units involved in... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Kundi highlights PPP’s approach to plight of Palestinians, Kashmiris ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi said that the silence of the... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Al-Qadir Trust case: NAB allowed to interrogate Imran in Adiala jail ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court has permitted the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to interrogate Pakistan... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Smog: Punjab govt implements environment-friendly measures LAHORE: The Punjab government has initiated an environmentally friendly measure to combat smog by restricting the... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Shalimar train route extended LAHORE: The Pakistan Railway administration has decided to extend the Shalimar Express (27Up-28Dn) on its designated... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
ATC grants Khadija Shah post-arrest bail LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday granted post-arrest bail to a PTI activist Khadija Shah in a... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Anti-dengue operations intensified in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore district administration intensified its anti-dengue operations on Wednesday after dengue larvae... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Punjab, Sindh CMs discuss sugarcane pricing, other matters LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Former Justice Maqbool Baqer held a meeting with caretaker Chief Minister... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Experts spell out steps aimed at overcoming smog challenge LAHORE: Smog is a mixture of air pollution, smoke and fog, in which different harmful gasses produced by the burning... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
At least 37 people killed in IIOJK bus crash OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: At least 37 people were killed in Illegally Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
In extremis, anything is possible! Oh hush hush, ummah’s leaders, lest you wake. Heads of Muslim states, from rich Arab princes and kings to ... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 06:07am
Creating market for rice stubble Every winter season, starting from October to January, air pollution and smog dawn on Central Punjab. Cold... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 06:09am
Letters It’s a crisis of humanity “Tonight was noisy. The explosions are closer. So many children have burns. My colleague broke down while we were... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
AC extends interim bail of Bushra Bibi till 17th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Underprivileged children: ABL gives donation to TCF KARACHI: Allied Bank Limited (ABL) continues its commitment to social responsibility by extending a helping hand to... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Stocks US inflation data drives Indian stocks to near one month highs BENGALURU: India’s main indexes advanced on Wednesday to near one-month highs, mirroring global stocks after... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Rates PSX witnesses uptick KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton brokers’ advisory body: Naseem Usman panel elected KARACHI: The following six licensed Cotton Brokers of Naseem Usman Panel have been duly elected as members of the... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Grains ‘Progressive farmer getting over 60 maunds per acre wheat production’ FAISALABAD: “The progressive farmer is getting more than 60 maunds of wheat compared to 32 maunds per acre... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Energy Export industry: MD SNGPL assures APTMA team there will be uninterrupted gas supply LAHORE: Managing Director Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) Amer Tufail has assured APTMA of incessant supply ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Energy Upstream projects: KUFPEC signs MoU with OGDCL ISLAMABAD: A senior-level delegation from Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC), Kuwait, led by ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Stocks Gulf markets in black on interest rate cuts bets DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday as expectations of an end to a global rate hike ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Stocks Asian assets gain on US inflation surprise BENGALURU: Asian emerging market assets advanced across the board on Wednesday, with the Indonesian rupiah and... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Stocks Wall St edges higher on easing producer prices NEW YORK: US stocks extended gains on Wednesday, as fresh inflation data supported views that the Federal Reserve ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Stocks European shares hit over 1-month high on easing inflation PARIS: Europe’s benchmark STOXX 600 climbed to a more than one-month high on Wednesday, as investors cheered... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Stocks China, HK shares jump on softer US inflation HONG KONG: Chinese stocks rebounded on Wednesday and Hong Kong shares surged as traders cheered cooling US inflation... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Energy US natgas prices fall on record output, ample storage NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 3% on Tuesday on expectations that record output should allow utilities... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 168,123 tonnes of cargo comprising 98,407 tonnes of import cargo and 69,716... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Energy Oil tumbles on big US crude stocks build, record HOUSTON: Oil prices fell on Wednesday on a bigger-than-expected rise in US crude inventories and record production ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Grains France raises non-EU wheat export forecast PARIS: FranceAgriMer on Wednesday raised its forecast for French soft wheat exports outside the EU in 2023/24, but... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Commodities Soyabeans pause after hitting 2-1/2 month high PARIS/CANBERRA: US soyabean inched down on Wednesday after setting a new 2-1/2-month high as investors weighed ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 15, 2023)... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Cotton & Textile Moderate business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained stable and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Energy Petroleum imports: OMAP seeks review of existing formula for calculating exchange rate LAHORE: Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) draws the attention of the Ministry of Petroleum towards the... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Energy Gas sector issues: Minister says structural changes needed KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Revenue, Industries and Commerce Muhammad Younus Dagha has said that worldwide gas... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
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 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 15, 2023). ========================== ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 15, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 15, 2023).... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 15, 2023).... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 15, 2023)... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 15, 2023). =======================================... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 15, 2023). ====================================... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Quarterly targets: IMF team acknowledges govt efforts in its meeting with Kakar IMF Mission Chief for Pakistan Nathan Porter says efforts have resulted in positive conclusion of the technical-level talks Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:52am
IMF, govt reach SLA on first SBA review ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Pakistani authorities have reached a staff-level... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:36am
Revised SOE policy approved by Cabinet body ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) has approved revised SOE policy... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:21am
ADB IED rates power transmission investment programme as successful plan ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated “Pakistan:... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:25am
200 KMT fertiliser: ECC decides to explore option of import through G2G arrangement ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided that the option of import of 200... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:51am
T-bills cut-off yield down up to 50bps KARACHI: The cut-off yield on short-term government papers declined up to 50 basis points (bps) in the auction held... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:25am
Govt securities on PSX: MoF forms body to finalise modalities for issuance, trading ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has formed a committee, comprising experts from the financial sector, to finalise... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:36am
Foreign exchange transactions: Cabinet approves levy of 40pc tax on banks’ windfall profits ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal cabinet, on the recommendation of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), approved... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:51am
Israeli raid at hospital sparks global concern GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Israeli soldiers withdrew from Gaza’s main hospital Wednesday after raiding... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 08:57am
Petrol price slashed by Rs2.04, HSD’s by Rs6.47 ISLAMABAD: Interim government on Wednesday announced a significant reduction in the ex-depot prices of petroleum... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:26am
Illegal gas sale to unlicensed third party: PEL secures stay order against PD letter from court ISLAMABAD: M/s Petroleum Exploration (Pvt) Limited (PEL), a private oil and gas sector company has obtained a stay... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 09:53am
MSCI Frontier Market Index: No major change in constituents for Pakistan KARACHI: The MSCI released an update on its November 2023 Index Review, notifying that there is no change in... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
‘Future Summit’ held: Economic challenges confronting Pakistan take centre stage KARACHI: The economic challenges confronting Pakistan took a center stage at the 7th Future Summit held here.... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
BQATI opposes hike in gas tariffs KARACHI: Bin Qasim Association of Trade and Industry (BQATI) has protested against the massive hike in industrial ... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Commodities BAFL partners with JP Morgan KARACHI: Bank Alfalah and J.P. Morgan Payments have come together to form a strategic engagement to empower... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
Discos, NTDC, CPPA-G: FTO seeks FBR clarification on attachment of bank accounts ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Jah has directed Member Inland Revenue (Operations) Federal Board... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am
IMF chief urges more proactive push for central bank digital currencies LONDON: The head of the International Monetary Fund has urged countries to make a more proactive push to develop... Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am