Biden says Gaza hostages release ‘only a start’ NANTUCKET, (United States): US President Joe Biden said Friday’s release of a first group of hostages taken by... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Europe WHO voices concern over fate of Gaza hospital chief GENEVA: The World Health Organization voiced concern on Friday about the fate of the head of Gaza City’s Al-Shifa... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
All set for second prisoner-hostage exchange GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: Hamas said Saturday it was going ahead with the release of a second group of... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
All-rounder Imad Wasim announces retirement LAHORE: All-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities Soybeans fall as rain benefits top supplier Brazil CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures tumbled on Friday under pressure from favourable rains in Brazil, ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.624... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Disparities fuelling poverty: expert KARACHI: Many countries in the world have income disparities but we have too much income disparity; therefore the... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Prices of kitchen items show mixed trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
‘Tech solutions, awareness can reduce financial crimes’ KARACHI: Technological solutions and customer awareness are two crucial aspects of combating the rising incidents of... Updated 27 Nov, 2023 12:50pm
Teacher killed, 20 hurt as bus falls into ravine ISLAMABAD: A school teacher was killed and at least, 20 others were injured as a school bus carrying 54 fell into a... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Industry Omani CG sees large opportunities to boost bilateral trade KARACHI: Consul General of Oman Eng Sami Abdullah Salim Al-Khanjari, while expressing dissatisfaction over very... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 26, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (November 27, 2023).... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
IK didn’t come to power on his own, claims Nawaz PML-N chief says those behind imposing him on Pakistan were equally responsible for the current state of affairs of the nation Updated 26 Nov, 2023 11:37am
Pakistan, China ink accord on sustainable uplift of rivers BEIJING: Pakistan and China have signed a cooperation agreement focusing on the Indus and Yangtze Rivers to explore... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Fire at Karachi shopping mall kills at least 11 The blaze tore through the multi-story RJ Mall, a commercial high-rise that also houses call centers and software firms Updated 26 Nov, 2023 11:37am
IK-Bushra ‘illegal’ nikkah: Maneka’s plea to be heard on 28th ISLAMABAD: A local court, Saturday, fixed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Aamir made PM’s special assistant ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has appointed Dr Aamir Bilal as his Special Assistant on... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Two ex-army officers convicted, sentenced RAWALPINDI: Major Adil Farooq Raja (Retired) and Captain Haider Raza Mehdi (Retired) of Pakistan Army, were ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
SAU Syndicate considers 13-point agenda HYDERABAD: The 115th Syndicate meeting of Sindh Agriculture University was held in the committee room of the... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Punjab launches FCPS programme in five more districts LAHORE: Announcing the launch of FCPS training program in five districts, i.e., Attock, Mianwali, Jhang, Mandi... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Solar panel scams: PCA facing hardships in pursuing probes KARACHI: The Post Clearance Audit (PCA), South, Karachi is facing serious hardships in pursuing multiple major... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
IO must inform complainant about cancellation report of case: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that it is mandatory for an investigating officer to inform the complainant... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
CBD Punjab launches Miyawaki Forest initiative to combat smog LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), a leading development entity in the ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Reducing smog through bio-diesel Smog has been causing major problems in country’s social and economic life. There is no need to describe the ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Walled City Authority’s scope expanded LAHORE: The Punjab government has expanded the scope of the Walled City of Lahore Authority across Punjab after... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Post of ‘paediatric gastroenterologist’ created in LGH LAHORE: In a bid to enhance the treatment facilities for liver, stomach and intestinal diseases in children and to... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Judicial members’ appointment case: LHC summons AGP ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has summoned the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to appear in person in a... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Zardari appoints aides for political dialogue ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed seniors party... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Three tourists die as vehicle falls into Kalam ditch KALAM: At least three tourists died and 20 injured after a vehicle carrying tourists fell into a ditch in the north... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Smoking prevalence: experts demand punitive measures ISLAMABAD: The experts on Saturday advocated for the implementation of higher taxation and punitive measures to... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Federal capital witnesses increase in carjacking cases ISLAMABAD: The federal capital witnessed an increase in incidents of carjacking as over 85 car-lifting cases ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Gaza: Siraj criticises political leaders for ‘silence’ PAKPATTAN: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Sirajul Haq has denounced the leadership of mainstream political parties for... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Interim bail of Rashid extended ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Saturday, extended the interim bail of Awami Muslim League (AML) chief and former... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Arrest warrants issued for Aurangzeb LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Saturday issued non-bailable warrants for the arrest of former federal minister... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Energy Russia’s Urals oil prices slip below $60 MOSCOW: Russian Urals oil prices were back below the $60 a barrel Western price cap on Friday as global benchmark... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Energy Oil settles lower ahead of OPEC+ decision LONDON: Oil fell on Friday as the release of some hostages in Gaza reduced the geopolitical risk premium, but prices... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Energy US natural gas futures decline NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped to their lowest in about two months on Friday and were set for a third... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Letters Lack of fire prevention, safety systems At least 11 people were killed in a blaze on Karachi’s Rashid Minhas Road yesterday. According to media reports,... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (November 26, 2023). ======================================= ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
SC moved against ‘controversial role’ of Alvi ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to declare that Dr Arif Alvi should not continue as the president of... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:48am
PTI urges ECP to provide a level playing field ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has called upon the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to fulfill its... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:39pm
Projects with ‘sizeable’ investment under SIFC to be signed before elections: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said that projects with a ‘sizeable figure’ of... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:12pm
SBP governor hopes CA deficit to stay around 1.5pc of GDP KARACHI: The Pakistan Banking Awards 2023 ceremony was held on Friday evening here. Governor State Bank of Pakistan... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:41pm
Deferred payment basis: $400m petroleum products imported during Jul-Oct The country imported petroleum products worth $100 million on a deferred payment basis under the Saudi oil facility in October 2023 Updated 26 Nov, 2023 06:32pm
RLNG, gas supply to Punjab plants: NPPMCL, SNGPL yet to implement ECC decisions ISLAMABAD: National Power Parks Management (Private) Limited (NPPMCL) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL)... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:51am
Rs423m TSG approved for targeted gas projects in Sindh ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs 423.7million Technical... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:54am
Customs agents, brokers and transporters: FBR abolishes ‘security’ condition for ATT containers ISLAMABAD: The condition for Customs agents/brokers and transport operators to submit financial security in the form... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:54am
IHC to hear plea against Bajwa, Faiz, 2 journalists on Tuesday ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed for hearing a plea against former army chief Gen Qamar Javed... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:54am
Property attachment: AML law provides no such criteria? LAHORE: The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Act has framed no criteria for attachment and taking over the properties... Updated 26 Nov, 2023 09:52am
Two is a trend EDITORIAL: Two is a trend, they say in the world of science, so India’s alleged involvement in assassination... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
‘Silent human capital crisis’ EDITORIAL: The revelation by the World Bank (WB) that Pakistan lags regional countries in terms of human capital and... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities Gold prices marginally up KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday saw some gains on the local market but silver stood unchanged, traders said. Gold... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities South Korea tenders to buy GMO-free soybeans HAMBURG: South Korea’s state-backed Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. has issued international tenders to... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities Gold leaps above $2,000 as dollar weakens on Fed pause bets LONDON: Gold rose over the key $2,000 level on Friday, logging its second consecutive weekly gain, see-sawing ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities Asia Gold: Indian dealers widen discounts as wedding season demand slows BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Top Asian hubs saw some selling of physical gold this week as people cashed in on relatively high... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities China’s COFCO says it imported Canadian durum wheat for first time BEIJING: Chinese state-run food group COFCO Group said it had imported Canadian durum wheat for the first time for... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rebound on inflation up-tick SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday after two sessions of losses, buoyed by reports of rising ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities Vietnam coffee prices little changed HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam stayed little changed on Thursday from a week ago, as output... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities Iron ore futures gain BEIJING: Iron ore futures erased earlier losses and are set for their fifth weekly gain on Friday as property... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Commodities Copper on track for another weekly gain LONDON: Copper prices in London were on track for a second consecutive weekly gain on Friday, helped by efforts to... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (November 25, 2023)... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Cotton & Textile Slow business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Sri Lanka to OK Sinopec’s $4.5bn refinery proposal tomorrow COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will likely approve on Monday a proposal from Chinese state refiner Sinopec to build a... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Industry LCCI president awards ‘Best Performance Certificates to conveners 150 bodies LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Kashif Anwar Saturday awarded Best Performance... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Industry Govt taking steps to attract foreign investment: Minister LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Minister for Transport and Livestock Ibrahim Hassan Murad has said that the present... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Companies OGDC organises walk for its employees ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), in alignment with its Health, Diversity and ... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
CCP initiates inquiry against automobile sector ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is conducting an enquiry against the automobile sector... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Industry Nawaz visits SCCI, lauds contributions of business community SIALKOT: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited the... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am
Industry ‘BMP will win FPCCI’s elections’ LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s (FPCCI) presidential candidate Muhammad... Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am