US strikes kill eight pro-Iran fighters in Iraq BAGHDAD: US fighter jets struck two targets in Iraq early on Wednesday, killing eight pro-Iran fighters in... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
UNICEF says Gaza world’s ‘most dangerous place’ for children UNITED NATIONS: The head of the United Nations children’s agency on Wednesday called the besieged Gaza Strip ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Malaria jabs set for broader rollout in Africa GENEVA: The United Nations heralded Wednesday the forthcoming scale-up of malaria vaccination across Africa after a... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
India resumes e-visas for Canadian nationals NEW DELHI: India opened e-visa applications for Canadian nationals on Wednesday, official sources said, two months... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
With eye on election, UK’s Hunt cuts taxes in bid to boost economy LONDON: British finance minister Jeremy Hunt announced tax cuts for workers before an expected 2024 election and he... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Boycott campaigns over Gaza war hit Western brands in some Arab countries CAIRO: Midway through a recent evening in Cairo, a worker cleaned tables in an empty McDonald’s restaurant.... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Dispute erupts over whether pope called Gaza situation a ‘genocide’ VATICAN CITY: A messy dispute broke out on Wednesday over whether Pope Francis used the word “genocide” to... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Israeli army says intercepts cruise missile fired at south of country OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The Israeli military on Wednesday said it intercepted a cruise missile fired towards the south ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Europe Ukraine says downed Russian barrage, ‘rare’ Iran drone KYIV, (Ukraine): Russia attacked Ukraine with more than a dozen attack drones and a cruise missile, the Ukrainian ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
KP govt launches new pension system PESHAWAR: The KP government successfully transitioned from traditional defined-benefit pensions to a Voluntary... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Bilawal says his party wants ‘Awami Raj’ in country PESHAWAR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the PTI government was the rule... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
SJC issues detailed show-cause notice to Justice Naqvi ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) by a majority of 4–1 issued a detailed show cause notice to Justice... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Marwat appointed PTI’s SVP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday appointed Sher Afzal Marwat advocate as senior vice president... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
ECP set to hear contempt case against Imran, Asad & Fawad today ISLAMABAD: With uncertainty surrounding Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former prime minister Imran... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Musharraf’s trial: SC says LHC verdict does not stand solely on basis of territorial jurisdiction ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the Lahore High Court (LHC)‘s verdict on former president and army chief General... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 08:39pm
Missing cypher case: SC issues notices to govt, FIA in response to IK’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notices to the federal government and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Plea against harassment: FTO summons FBR member, commissioner tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has summoned Member Operations-IR, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Pakistan can become digital corridor of connectivity for China, Russia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s optical fiber cable network is planned to become a global corridor which can reduce the... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Sindh govt bans sub-leasing of Auqaf Dept properties, orders rent review KARACHI: The caretaker Sindh government has taken a bold step to curb corruption and enhance transparency within the... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Two soldiers martyred in IED explosion ISLAMABAD: Two soldiers were martyred on Wednesday as an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded on a convoy of... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Placing names of IK, others on ECL recommended ISLAMABAD: The sub-committee of the federal cabinet on Wednesday recommended placing the name of Pakistan... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Ex-PPP senator Waqar Ahmed joins PML-N ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senator and federal minister for privatisation Waqar Ahmed Khan... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Mosque: FTO says charging IT by KE thru power bill illegal ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ruled that charging of income tax by M/s K-Electric, Karachi through... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
LHC tells Khadija Shah to approach home department LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday adjourned the contempt petition of Khadija Shah against her arrest in the... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Speakers at seminar advocate boycott of all Israeli products KARACHI: The city’s business community and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Wednesday underscored the need to replace the... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
PWDs: CM orders implementation of 5pc job quota KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Former Justice Maqbool Baqar has directed the chief secretary to ensure the... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Verdict on Fawad’s ‘production order’ plea reserved ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, reserved its verdict on former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry’s plea... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Need stressed to use green technology in housing sector KARACHI: Civil Engineering Department of Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology organised a workshop on... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
World Children’s Day: SPARC for dealing with tobacco consumption challenge ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of World Children’s Day, the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Europe Dutch vote in knife-edge election THE HAGUE: Dutch voters headed to the polls Wednesday for a nail-biting election that will transform the country’s... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 22, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (November 23, 2023)... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Danish schools students to get scholarships, seats in private varsities LAHORE: On the instructions of Governor Punjab/Chancellor Muhammad Balighur Rehman, different private sector... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
EPD launches awareness campaign to curb single-use plastics LAHORE: The Environment Protection Department of the Punjab government, under the umbrella of World Bank-funded... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
2022 flood disasters in Pakistan: Exhibition highlights humanitarian efforts of artists HYDERABAD: A one-day anthropological art exhibition titled "Artists in Times of Humanitarian Crisis" was curated at... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Stay orders by courts: Implementation of CCP’s orders in key sectors remain suspended ISLAMABAD: The implementation of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)’s enquiries/orders in key sectors... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Nishan-e-Pakistan conferred on Dr Syedna Saifuddin ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has accorded his approval to conferment of country’s highest civil award... Updated 24 Nov, 2023 03:36pm
Violation of building codes, no safety kits: Over 12,000-15,000 die in fire incidents annually: experts KARACHI: Around 12,000 to 15,000 people die in fire incidents in the country every year. Losses of hundreds of... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
National highways: PFA launches crackdown against unregistered food items LAHOR: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday launched a massive crackdown on national highways against... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
SAU, CSSP sign MoU for joint research on water, land, environment issues HYDERABAD: A MoU has been signed between Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam and the Civil Society Support Program... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
SDPI, HDF sign MoU to explore potential of carbon markets ISLAMABAD: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Human Development Foundation (HDF) on Wednesday... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Shehbaz seeks national efforts for economic sovereignty LAHORE: Emphasising the need for political stability to overcome economic challenges, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Punjab chapter: Zardari directs office bearers to be ready for general elections ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari has directed the office bearers and workers... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
40pc of children suffer from stunting, says Governor LAHORE: Expressing grave concern that 40-per cent of children in Pakistan suffer from stunting due to the deficiency... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
CM unveils ‘Walton Road upgradation’ project LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the Walton Road upgrade and re-modelling initiative... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Medical expenses: IGP Punjab issues Rs2.1m to officials LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab, Dr Usman Anwar, is ensuring priority measures for the health welfare of the... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Successive govts deprived students of their rights: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said that previous governments failed to fulfill their promises of... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Directorate of I&I: ‘IOs not following SOPs for issuing call-up notices to money launderers’ LAHORE: The Investigating Officers (IOs) of the Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation (I&I) Inland... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Rates Index hits new record high KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend and hit new highest-ever level in its ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
UN agency urges Pakistan to halt expelling Afghans during winter ISLAMABAD: The UN refugee agency on Wednesday urged Pakistan to halt deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Missing Baloch students: IHC summons PM, defence minister, others on 29th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, summoned Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Only Gaza will decide about its future Now is the time, with a four-day truce in place, to listen to the resistance in Gaza about a solution to the ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Alvi rejects another representation filed by tractor making co against FTO order ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has rejected another representation filed by a leading tractor manufacturing company... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
ATC adjourns Askari Tower attack case till 24th LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday adjourned till November 24 the proceedings in Askari Tower attack case... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
CM reviews PIC upgradation project LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi conducted a comprehensive visit to the Punjab Institute of... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The two women and their first husbands “You know I was reminded of Camilla Parker Bowles.” “The woman who would be Queen.” “You have taken a... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Letters Middle East: finally, a truce It is indeed a matter of great satisfaction for the entire world, particularly the Palestinians, that Israel’s... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Energy OGDCL completes Khewari development project KARACHI: While adopting a strategic fast-track strategy, the Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Stocks Wall St rises on peak rate bets NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, helped by bets that the Federal Reserve had reached the ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Stocks European shares at two-month high PARIS: European shares hit a two-month high on Wednesday, led by rate-sensitive real estate stocks, while British... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Stocks China stocks lower as investors await more measures HONG KONG: China stocks slid and Hong Kong shares were little changed on Wednesday as market participants awaited... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Stocks Gulf markets drop on falling oil prices DYBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Wednesday amid falling oil prices, as investors remained... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Stocks Tokyo shares end higher TOKYO: Tokyo shares ended higher Wednesday after rebounding from initial losses, bucking a drop on Wall Street. The... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Energy US natural gas futures ease NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 1% to a seven-week low on Tuesday on record output that should enable... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 194,215 tonnes of cargo comprising 80,036 tonnes of import cargo and 114,179... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Energy Oil slumps over two percent NEW YORK: Oil prices tanked more than 2% on Wednesday as OPEC+ producers unexpectedly delayed a meeting on ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
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 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 22, 2023). ========================== ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 22, 2023).... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 22, 2023)... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 22, 2023). =======================================... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 22, 2023). ====================================... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Jul-Oct 2023-24: Rs300.9bn authorised for projects under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised Rs300.9 billion (31.67... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 09:22am
GSP review: EU identifies major challenges facing Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) has said that political turmoil, constitutional challenges, economic crisis, high... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 08:46am
16-member ‘Export Advisory Council’ formed ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry has constituted sixteen-member Export Advisory Council headed by Commerce Minister to... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 08:44am
Additional tax on windfall income, profits, gains: Banks given Nov 30 deadline to make payment FBR specifies that the rate of tax for the purpose of the said section 99D shall be 40 percent Updated 23 Nov, 2023 09:55am
OPEC+ postpones policy meeting to 30th, oil drops DUBAI/LONDON: OPEC+ has delayed a ministerial meeting expected to discuss oil output cuts to Nov. 30 from Nov. 26 as... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 09:42am
NTDC unveils Rs510bn revised TIP ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) on Wednesday unveiled revised Transmission Investment... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 09:43am
Israeli govt, Hamas reach 4-day truce GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel and Hamas agreed on Wednesday to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four days, to let... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 08:43am
COP-28 in UAE: Institutions, depts must present stand on climate finance: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed all the relevant departments and institutions... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 09:23am
Economist terms energy sector ‘black hole’ ISLAMABAD: Dr Hafeez Pasha, former finance minister, Wednesday, while identifying key areas which undermine human... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 08:45am
Cash credit limit: ECC’s approval sought for Punjab, Sindh ISLAMABAD: Ministry of National Food Security and Research (M/s NFS&R) has sought ECC approval for Cash Credit... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 08:44am
Hydel projects: PM orders payment of arrears to KP ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed that Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa should immediately be... Updated 23 Nov, 2023 09:24am
No ifs or buts EDITORIAL: The shameful incident from Chakwal – where teachers at a seminary were found sexually abusing and... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
PSDP: no longer affordable EDITORIAL: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) report titled “Pakistan: Technical Assistance Report – Public... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Energy Continuous increase in price of electricity & gas beyond tolerance KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Energy Ample gas for SNGPL consumers: Greater Islamabad Project to cater low pressure under way: official ISLAMABAD: Ample gas is available to cater to the needs of the SNGPL's consumers. Greater Islamabad Project ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Gold prices move slightly KARACHI: Gold on Wednesday gained some value on the local market, traders said. The precious metals grew by Rs900 ... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Energy SSGC disconnects gas supply to 12,090 houses in Surjani Town KARACHI: In a major anti-gas theft operation conducted by SSGC’s DSM Surjani Zone Team of Distribution West, along... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Gold drops below $2,000/oz as dollar firms BENGALURU: Gold prices fell below the key $2,000 per ounce level on Wednesday as the US dollar rebounded from lows... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese futures fell to a three-week low on Wednesday as market participants reacted to the government... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures extend gains JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed on Wednesday for a third straight session, supported by a weaker ringgit... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Chicago wheat up, Soyabean futures lower PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat rose for a second session on Wednesday after a Russian attack on a Ukrainian port... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Brazil’s soya crop to hit record SAO PAULO: Brazil’s soyabean crop is expected to reach a record 161.6 million metric tons in 2023/24, agribusiness... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Copper pulls back on firm dollar, profit-taking LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Wednesday on a firmer dollar and as investors locked in profits from a recent... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Commodities Iron ore narrows gains on weakening steel prices BEIJING: Iron ore futures extended their rise for a third session on Wednesday, aided by lingering optimism from... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.262... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 22, 2023)... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am
Cotton & Textile Trading activity improved on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 23 Nov, 2023 03:19am