X’s CEO tells staff data will show efforts to fight hate, as advertisers flee NEW YORK: Social media company X CEO Linda Yaccarino told employees that “data will tell the real story” about... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Israeli ships ‘legitimate target’, Houthis warn after seizure HODEIDA, (Yemen): Israeli ships are a “legitimate target”, Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned on Monday, after their... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Trump gag order appeal faces skeptical reception in US court WASHINGTON: US appeals court judges on Monday signaled skepticism toward Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a gag ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Premature Gaza babies evacuated to Egypt GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Twenty-eight prematurely born babies evacuated from Gaza’s biggest hospital were taken... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 07:15am
Muslim leaders in Beijing to push for Gaza ceasefire BEIJING: Arab and other Muslim ministers called on Monday for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as their delegation... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Industry 14th hybrid heat-tolerant rice variety: successful trial LARKANA: Longping High-Tech, a leading Chinese agricultural company, in collaboration with its Pakistani ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Uttar Pradesh bans some Halal-certified products LUCKNOW: Authorities in India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh have banned the distribution and sale of... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Cologne mosque: Germany blasts Taliban official’s appearance BERLIN: Germany on Monday condemned an appearance by a Taliban official at a mosque in Cologne, with the interior... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 07:16am
South Asia BD convicts 139 opposition officials, activists DHAKA: Bangladesh has convicted 139 senior opposition party officials and activists in the past two days, ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
18-member Test squad announced for Australia tour LAHORE: Chief selector Wahab Riaz has announced an 18-member Pakistan Test squad for the tour to Australia ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Action ordered against violators of anti-smog rules LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has directed the district administration to take strict action... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Policy formulation on enforced disappearances discussed ISLAMABAD: The ministerial committee on enforced disappearances on Monday held a detailed discussion on policy... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Private firm, its abettors and facilitators booked by Customs ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Karachi has booked a private company, its abettors’ and... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Police steps up crackdown on underage, unlicensed drivers FAISALABAD: in pursuance of directions of IGP Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, RPO Faisalabad Dr Muhammad Abid Khan has... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Federal ministers, SECP chief visit PBA office KARACHI: Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue & Economic Affairs, Ahmed Irfan Aslam, ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
South Asia Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam NEW DELHI: India’s capital Delhi re-opened schools and some building sites on Monday amid signs of receding air... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
APNS concerned over non-payment of advertisement dues by govts KARACHI: The APNS expresses its grave concern over the non-payment of advertisement dues by the Federal and... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
‘Economy main target of our enemies’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum Mian... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
‘Replicating electoral practices’ to damage country: JI LAHROE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has warned that replicating the electoral practices of 2018 in the 2024... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
CM approves package for families of martyred govt employees LAHORE: On the analogy of ‘Police Shuhada Package,’ the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Military courts: Senators condemn passage of resolution by Senate ISLAMABAD: Senators from different political parties, Monday, continued to condemn the passage of the... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
World Children’s Day: Unicef-nominated children meet President ISLAMABAD: In connection with World Children’s Day, a delegation of children representing four provinces, as well... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Kidney Hills case: Saleem Mandviwalla, others again issued notice ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday again issued notice to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Saleem... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
USA President-elect Milei vows ‘end of Argentina’s decline’ BUENOS AIRES: Libertarian outsider Javier Milei swept to victory in Argentina’s presidential election Sunday,... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
USA UAW clinches record Detroit deals NEW YORK: The United Auto Workers (UAW) said Monday that 64% of workers at the Detroit Three automakers voted to... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
CPJ honours courageous journalists fighting repression worldwide NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and press freedom supporters celebrated journalists from... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 20, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 21, 2023)... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
18th Constitutional Amendment: ‘No plan to bring any change if PML-N comes into power’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) said on Monday it had no plan to bring any change to the 18th... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Caretaker CM receives Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin at old terminal KARACHI: Head of Dawoodi Bohra Community Dr Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin along with his family members arrived at Old... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Experts underscore need for implementing environmental laws HYDERABAD: This was resolved in the environmental celebration called “Jashan-e-Maholiat” on Monday, at Mehran... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Conference on ‘Financial Crime in Digital Age’ to be held on 25th KARACHI: A conference on “Financial Crime in the Digital Age” organised by Eastnets, a global provider of... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
PFUJ stages rally against journalist’s murder KARACHI: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Monday staged a rally and demonstration against the murder... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Justice Naqvi challenges SJC proceedings against him ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi has asked the Supreme Court to declare the initiation of proceedings... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
President for improving FUUAST’s affairs ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged all the stakeholders and members of the Senate of the Federal Urdu... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Roundtable session held at IBA CEIF KARACHI: IBA CEIF in collaboration with Ihsan Trust and Meezan Bank conducted a roundtable discussion titled... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
PPP seeks removal of Sindh law minister KARACHI: Leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and former Minister of Energy of Sindh, Imtiaz Ahmad Sheikh, in a... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
P&D Board, top versities forge partnership LAHORE: Planning and Development Board Chairman Iftikhar Ali Sahoo emphasized the crucial role played by the board ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
CS opens e-procurement system LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Monday inaugurated e-procurement system which was developed by... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Aleem meets ex-CM Wattoo LAHORE: President Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Abdul Aleem Khan visited the residence of ex-chief minister Punjab... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Toshakhana case: NAB directed to record statement of Nawaz, Zardari & Gilani ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to record the... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Construction of flyovers featuring caretaker CM: LHC summons record of expenses for ad drive LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned a complete record of the expenses incurred for an advertisement... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
CM reviews work on ‘Band Road Controlled Access Corridor Project’ LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi conducted an inspection of the ongoing development works at... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Qureshi prayed for post-arrest bail in cypher case ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi prayed before the Supreme Court to ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
PTI condemns ‘abduction’ of Ali Nawaz Awan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf on Monday strongly condemned “abduction” of party leader Ali Nawaz Awan,... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
President for improving lives of children in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that children were the most precious resource of any nation and the sole... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
PM forms body comprising experts from PCCC ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has approved formation of a committee under the Ministry of... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Construction of flyovers featuring caretaker CM: LHC summons record of expenses for ad drive LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned a complete record of the expenses incurred for an advertisement... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Kakakhel takes oath as caretaker minister in KP cabinet PESHAWAR: Barrister Feroz Jamal Shah Kakakhel took oath as minister in the caretaker cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Candidates: JUI directs provincial chapters to finalise names by 27th ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) has directed the provincial chapters to recommend and finalise the names ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
IHC summons notification on judge’s appointment for hearing cypher case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, summoned the notification related to the appointment of the judge... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The name ‘Donald’ evokes some memories “Nawaz Sharif was visited by Ambassador Donald…” “You have to be more specific.” “Sorry?’ “The name... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Low inflows of external financing The first quarterly review of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) Stand-by Facility has been successfully... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Letters Pak-Afghan relations Germany has very strongly reacted to the presence of an Afghan Taliban official at a mosque in one of its cities,... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Nasdaq leads Wall Street higher as Microsoft hits record high NEW YORK/LONDON: The Nasdaq led gains among the main US stock indexes on Monday as Microsoft climbed on news that... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Stocks European shares listless after robust week BENGALURU: European shares were subdued on Monday after a strong week driven by aggressive bets on interest rate... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Japan shares hit three-decade high SYDNEY: Japanese shares hit highs not seen since 1990 on Monday as strong earnings and offshore demand fuelled a... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Stocks China, HK equities rise as investors turn positive SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Monday as signs of easing Sino-US tensions boosted investor sentiment. Tech... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Indian shares weaker BENGALURU: Indian shares closed lower on Monday, weighed by losses in auto stocks after a rally last week, along ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 256,756 tonnes of cargo comprising 124,258 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 20, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 20, 2023).... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 20, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Rates PSX: range-bound activity KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday remained under pressure as the investors opted to book profit on ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Rates PKR: upward trajectory KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee maintained its upward trajectory against the US dollar for the third consecutive... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Tax incentives for aviation sector on the cards ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government is likely to announce new tax incentives/ concessions for the aviation sector to... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:11am
Trade facilitation: country achieves major milestone KARACHI: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in trade facilitation by connecting to the International Plant... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:32am
‘Civilians’ trial in military courts’: MoD urges SC to set aside Oct 23 order ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence urged the Supreme Court to set aside its October 23 order that had declared the... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:46am
Issues of member firms: OICCI seeks intervention of PD, Ogra ISLAMABAD: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has sought intervention from Directorate... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:48am
Major oil and gas reserves discovered at Shah Bandar KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has made a gas and condensate discovery from exploration well, Jhim East... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:32am
Commodities Gold prices remain unchanged KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Monday stood unchanged on the local market, traders said. Gold was traded for Rs... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Iron ore rebounds on improving risk sentiment, supply concerns BEIJING: Iron ore futures rebounded on Monday as risk-off sentiment hurt by Chinese intervention last week eased,... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Soyabeans, corn up on Brazil weather worry, weaker dollar HAMBURG: Chicago soyabeans and corn rose on Monday as dealers assessed forecasts of rain for parched Brazilian ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Gold loses footing as focus turns to Fed minutes BENGALURU: Gold prices declined on Monday weighed down by an uptick in US Treasury yields, with investors awaiting... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 14.442... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Energy Brent, US crude futures climb as OPEC cuts likely HOUSTON: Brent and US crude futures climbed more than 2.5%, gaining $2 a barrel on Monday, as further supply cuts in... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Commodities China demand hopes drive copper to two-month peak LONDON: Copper prices rose to their highest in nearly two months on Monday, buoyed by growing hopes of fresh ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (November 20, 2023)... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
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 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Commodities India’s Oct gold imports surge MUMBAI: India’s October gold imports surged 60% from a year earlier to a 31-month high as a drop in prices ahead ... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher on tight supply outlook BEIJING: Japanese rubber futures ticked up on Monday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses, on concerns... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
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 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (November 20, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (November 20, 2023).... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 20, 2023)... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (November 20, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Power sector circular debt swells despite recovery drive Reaches Rs 2.537 trillion during first quarter Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:57am
Jul-Oct FDI rises 7pc to $525m YoY KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment in the country rose by 7 percent during the first four months of this fiscal year... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 09:33am
Bonds rally to highest level in over a year LONDON: Hopes that more international financial support is on the way lifted Pakistan’s government bonds to their... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:49am
Jul-Oct C/A deficit dips sharply KARACHI: The country’s current account deficit fell sharply 66 percent during the first four months of this fiscal... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Investors pump over $600m into defence funds WASHINGTON: Investors piled into exchange-traded funds tracking defence companies since October in anticipation of... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Urea: TCP in talks with Russian firm ISLAMABAD: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) is reportedly in talks with Russian company M/s Uralchem for... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:47am
PM terms genocide of children ‘holocaust’ ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar said that “a genocide and holocaust” is going on in Gaza... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:47am
Customs’ values on imported almonds, walnuts revised ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of almonds and... Updated 21 Nov, 2023 08:46am
‘4G for All’ initiative: Jazz invests Rs20.6bn in 9 months ISLAMABAD: Jazz invested Rs 20.6 billion in the first nine months of 2023, mainly under its “4G for All”... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Export Facilitation Scheme: Irritants facing APTMA to be removed: Customs official LAHORE: Zeba Hai Azhar, Member (Customs), FBR has assured APTMA of removing all irritants in Export Facilitation... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Jul-Oct ITeS export remittances rise 4.4pc to $893m YoY ISLAMABAD: The IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer services and call centre... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Eni suspends World Bank arbitration in Nigeria oilfield dispute MILAN: Italian oil company Eni has temporary halted arbitration regarding an oilfield dispute with the Nigerian... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Abu Dhabi-backed fund set to seize UK’s Telegraph Media Group LONDON: Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund RedBird IMI said Monday it is set to take control of The Daily and Sunday... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am
Inflation at a dangerous level EDITORIAL: Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending 16 November 2023 increased by 9.95 percent against a rise... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:01am