PARTLY FACETIOUS: The two most powerful warriors are patience and time The two most powerful warriors are patience and time “The Purging of Khawar Maneka.” “The more usual word used... Published 22 Nov, 2023 06:14am
Israeli PM tells cabinet hostage deal is ‘right decision’ OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his cabinet Tuesday that accepting a deal for the... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Xi urges ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire BEIJING: Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for the release of civilian detainees and an immediate ceasefire in the war... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
National team: Gul, Saeed appointed bowling coaches LAHORE: Changes in the players support personnel for men’s national team continued, as the Pakistan Cricket Board... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 01:03pm
China says would be ‘serious mistake’ if Argentina cuts ties BEIJING: China said on Tuesday it would be a “serious mistake” if Argentina were to cut ties, after the weekend... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
BRICS urges immediate Gaza truce, South Africa slams Israeli ‘genocide’ JOHANNESBURG: The BRICS group of nations Tuesday called for an immediate and sustained humanitarian truce in Gaza... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Webb space telescope spies precocious ‘teenage’ galaxies WASHINGTON: Since becoming operational last year, the James Webb Space Telescope has made groundbreaking ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Peshawar becomes champions of Pakistan Cup 2023-24 LAHORE: Peshawar defeated Karachi Whites by five wickets to be crowned champions of the Pakistan Cup 2023-24.... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Minister reaffirms unwavering commitment to quality education KARACHI: The Caretaker Minister of Education, Rana Hussain, reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to quality ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
DGI&P headquarters: LHC suspends termination of 11 upper cadre contract staff LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday suspended the termination of 11 upper cadre contract employees - Muhammad... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
LDA announces possession of 1500 plots to owners LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has announced the possession of 1500 plots in the LDA City next ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Food security, sustainable agriculture key issue due to climate changes: DG IOFS FAISALABAD: Dr Masoud J Al-Marri, the Chairman Executive Board and Caretaker Director General of the Islamic... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
ATIR members: Expat requests CJP to order probe into appointment ISLAMABAD: An overseas Pakistani barrister of Lincoln’s Inn, UK has requested the chief justice of Pakistan to... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Pakistan Startup Fund: DCO will help expand investor network: Minister ISLAMABAD: The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) will help expand the investor network for the upcoming ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Chinese envoy, Sami discuss ML-1 Railroad, KCR projects ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong and Minister for Planning Muhammad Sami Saeed discussed the... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Australian High Commissioner meets JI chief LAHORE: Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins on Tuesday called on Jamaat-e-Islami chief Sirajul Haq at... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
ATC frames charges against PTI leaders LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday framed charges against PTI leaders Yasmeen Rashid, Ijaz Chaudhry and Rubeena... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
40 laptops distributed among SAU students HYDERABAD: Distribution of laptops to the eligible students of Sindh Agriculture University has started under the... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 21, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 22, 2023)... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Elections: Fazl says his party, PML-N to support each other ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) and Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) have decided to work together and... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Court adjourns cypher case hearing till tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The special court, on Tuesday, again adjourned the hearing of the cypher case against Pakistan... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Appeal in Avenfield reference: IHC seeks arguments from Nawaz’s counsel on 27th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, sought arguments from Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
PPP launches election campaign in KP: Bilawal says erstwhile Fata, Pata to be given ‘special status’ PESHAWAR: PPP Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that if voted to power, he would give a special status to ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
‘Every accused has the right to be provided with grounds of arrest’: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that it is a fundamental right of every accused to be provided with the... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Corps Commander House attack case: 29 more suspects remanded to police custody LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday remanded 29 newly arrested suspects to seven day police custody for their... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Public service vehicles: NHMP takes steps to prevent traffic rules violations LAHORE: DIG National Highways and Motorway Police Syed Fareed Ali has said that the rules and regulations have been... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
PML-N optimistic about its prospects in southern Punjab LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah Khan has claimed that his party would... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
COAS explains criticality of mission-oriented training in peacetime RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has declared the realistic, mission-oriented training... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Sub-registrar’s, Mukhtiarkar’s offices: Action against corruption ordered KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar on the complaint of Karachi Bar Association members... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Shamshad irked by project delays ISLAMABAD: Expressing concern over project delays, particularly those critically delayed, caretaker Federal Minister... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Action continues against profiteers in Karachi KARACHI: The campaign against profiteers initiated by the city administration remained continued here. The price... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
23 districts of Sindh: SIHPP, SIEHS to provide healthcare facilities to underserved people KARACHI: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Sindh Integrated Health and Population Programme... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
SHC criticizes constant transfers of IOs in missing person’s cases KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday blasted constant transfers of investigation officers in cases of... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Results of PHEC Innovation Expo 2023 announced LAHORE: The results of the competitions of the second All Punjab Universities Innovation Expo 2023 organized by the... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Sugarcane crushing: Punjab govt issues notification LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday issued notification for starting the sugarcane crushing season across the... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Four BVS devices, two laptops seized: PTA conducts raid against franchisee of mobile phone company ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in close collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Vandalism at FJC: Proceedings in cases against Imran, Qureshi adjourned ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, adjourned the proceedings in cases registered against Pakistan... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
President for increasing cooperation with Bulgaria ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for increasing economic, trade, and cultural cooperation between... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Al-Qadir Trust case: Physical remand of IK extended for another two days ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Tuesday extended the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Clean energy: NPAK Energy ventures PPP project in Hunza ISLAMABAD: In a game-changing first, NPAK Energy Ltd has ventured a public-private partnership project for the... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Navy holds industrial seminar KARACHI: Pakistan Navy industrial seminar was held at Bahria Auditorium, Karachi. Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
ECP’s directions: MoI pens letter to Establishment Div to transfer IGP, DC Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has written a letter to the Establishment Division to transfer the inspector... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
PM links Kashmir dispute resolution to peace in South Asia ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has declared that peace in South Asia could not be ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Energy ‘Discos anti-theft, recovery drives generate Rs55bn’ ISLAMABAD: Secretary Power Rashid Mahmood Langrial has stated that power Distribution Companies (Discos) anti-theft... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Public servants: SC for discontinuing ‘sahib’ practice ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that it is time that the practice of adding the word “sahib” with the job... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
AC adjourns hearing of terrorism case against Elahi till Dec 21 ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, adjourned the hearing of a terrorism case registered against... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
IK has rejected Maneka’s ‘claims’, says lawyer ISLAMABAD: A day after Khawar Maneka, the ex-husband of Bushra Bibi, blamed ex-prime minister Imran Khan for... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Energy PRL inks licence deals with Honeywell UOP and Axens KARACHI: Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) has signed pivotal license agreements with renowned industry leaders... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Subject of taxation on farm income This article discusses the issue of availability of food for the poor at affordable prices, economics of agriculture... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 06:13am
Letters Economy not out of the woods yet It is heartening to note that some of the recent developments are indeed reassuring as they make us less worried... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Stocks Asian FX rally as markets eye Fed rate cuts BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies and most equities in the region rose on Tuesday after the US dollar touched new... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Stocks Wall St falls as investors await Fed minutes NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Tuesday, pulling back after a recent streak of gains as investors awaited Nvidia’s... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Stocks Italian shares lag European peers as banks drag PARIS: Italian shares lagged European peers on Tuesday as banking stocks weighed, while investors awaited minutes... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Stocks HK stocks slip, China shares seesaw as stimulus optimism wanes SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares slipped on Tuesday, while China stocks struggled for direction as investor optimism waned... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Stocks Financials lifts Indian shares; Fed minutes eyed BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Tuesday, led by a rebound in financials after a two-session losing run, while a... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Stocks PSX maintains upward trajectory KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a bullish trend with increasing trading activity on the back ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Energy US natgas prices fall on surplus inventory NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell on Monday to their lowest levels in about a month, pressured by forecasts of a... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Energy Oil lower on caution ahead of OPEC+ meeting NEW YORK: Oil prices eased on Tuesday after rallying for two sessions, as investors turned cautious ahead of... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 207,137 tonnes of cargo comprising 125,232 tonnes of import cargo and 81,905... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Mills show little interest in fresh buying LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
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 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (November 21, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (November... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (November 21, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (November 21, 2023).... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 21, 2023).... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 21, 2023)... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (November 21, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (November 21, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Chinese IPPs: MoF seeks update on payment issues ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has sought updated status from Power Division on commitments made by Caretaker... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 09:21am
PSWF given ownership of 7 profit-making SOEs’ assets ISLAMABAD: The government has transferred shares/ assets of seven profit making public sector entities to Pakistan... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:06am
Shamshad says expecting 2-2.5pc GDP growth ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, reported... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:07am
Gaza truce, hostages release: Netanyahu, Hamas chief indicate deal GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The leader of Hamas said on Tuesday a truce deal with Israel was close and Prime Minister... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 08:59am
S African lawmakers vote to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel, shut embassy CAPE TOWN: South African lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favour of closing down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 09:21am
IHC declares Imran’s jail trial illegal ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, declared the Law Ministry’s notification dated August 29 for the... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 09:21am
CCoE all set to consider CTBCM final test run report ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) is all set to consider Final Test Run Report of the long-awaited... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:07am
SBP adopts ‘VPN technology’ for DAP connectivity KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to adopt network level security by implementing the ‘Virtual... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 09:22am
Musharraf’s trial: SC says LHC not only disregarded but also invalidated its orders ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the Lahore High Court (LHC) not only disregarded but also invalidated its orders... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 08:59am
‘One-state solution’: FO distances itself from Alvi’s statement ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has distanced itself from President Dr Arif Alvi’s ‘one-state solution’ statement... Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:06am
Commodities Wheat: Punjab fixes minimum support price at Rs4,000/maund LAHORE: Breaking from tradition after meetings in Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi, the Punjab Cabinet, ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Commodities EU wheat slips further PARIS: Paris wheat futures set another 5-1/2 month low on Tuesday as strength in the euro exacerbated negative ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Commodities Gold hits over 2-week peak on softer dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices rose to an over two-week high on Tuesday, as the US dollar dipped on expectations that the... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Commodities Iron ore extends gain on China’s property sector support BEIJING: Iron ore futures extended gains for a second session on Tuesday, as sentiment was boosted by Beijing’s... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Commodities Jordan believed to have 8 participants in 120,000 tons of wheat tender HAMBURG: Eight trading companies are believed to be taking part so far in the international tender from Jordan’s... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures extend gain on low production SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second session on Tuesday, buoyed by low production and signs of an... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Commodities Copper hits 2-month high LONDON: Copper rose on Tuesday to its highest in more than two months as the yuan rose against the dollar and on... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 21, 2023)... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Commodities Philippines tells traders to import more rice to ensure supply MANILA: The Philippines, one of the world’s biggest rice importers, has given private traders around a month to ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures slip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures trimmed gains and fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as the yen staged a ... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.151... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
GIDC collection: Rs341bn remains un-utilised No Gas Infrastructure Development Cess collection has been released to Inter State Gas Systems (Private) Limited (ISGS) since its establishment in 1996 Updated 22 Nov, 2023 10:06am
Meeting scheduled for December: World Bank board to consider for approval $350m RISE-II project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors is scheduled to meet next month to consider for approval... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Taxes No tax required to be withheld against payments representing discounts, inter-company account settlements LAHORE: No tax is required to be withheld against the payments representing discounts and inter-company account... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Turkiye ready to help ZTBL promote agri culture: envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Turkiye Mehmet Pacaci extended his support to Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) in promoting... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
16pc-60pc hike in prices of various drugs witnessed ISLAMABAD: The prices of various medicines have witnessed an increase of 16 percent to 60 percent in the market,... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Industry ‘7th Pakistan Industrial Expo 2023’ to begin on 25th LAHORE: The 7th Pakistan Industrial Expo 2023 an annual feature is going to be held from November 25 to November 27,... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Foreign currency deals during 2021, 2022: FBR to impose 40pc additional tax on windfall profits of banks ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will shortly issue a statutory regulatory order (SRO) to impose 40... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
Companies OpenAI staff threaten mass exodus to join ex-CEO Altman SAN FRANCISCO: Hundreds of staff at OpenAI threatened to quit the leading artificial intelligence company on Monday... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am
SBP Vision 2028 EDITORIAL: It’s easy to lose one’s way in the complex and sometimes deliberately vague language of financial... Published 22 Nov, 2023 05:48am