Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (November 28, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:57am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (November 28, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 28, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 29, 2023)... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:56am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:56am
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 29 Nov, 2023 05:56am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (November 28, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:56am
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 29 Nov, 2023 05:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 28, 2023)... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:56am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 28, 2023).... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (November 28, 2023).... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:54am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (November 28, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:53am
30 Palestinians, 12 Israelis released GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas has freed 12 more hostages, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Indian police arrest 7 Kashmir students celebrating World Cup defeat OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Indian police in Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have arrested seven university... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Afnan’s remand extended for 4 days LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the physical remand of a teenage boy Afnan Shafqat for ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Jazz, UNDP launch WISE to promote women-led innovation ISLAMABAD: Jazz, the largest digital operator along with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have joined... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Buildings located on three main Karachi arteries: Mayor appoints ‘inspection officers’ to examine fire safety, prevention systems KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has appointed inspection officers from the Fire Brigade Department to... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Alkhidmat opens RO filtration plant KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi’s WASH department has opened a new RO filtration plant in the city’s Model Colony,... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Bill Gates, PM discuss polio eradication measures ABU DHABI: The caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar received a telephone call from Bill Gates, co-chair of... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Smog: govt advises to wear masks in public areas KARACHI: Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar (retd) called on the public to ensure the use of face... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Underage drivers, criminal record: LHC seeks report from IGP, CTO LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought replies form the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Chief... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
CM Sindh pays surprise visit to Mono Technic Institute Kohsar HYDERABAD: The Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Former Justice Maqbool Baqar ordered an inquiry and forensic audit of... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Baba Guru Nanak University to be operational soon: Malik Tahseen FAISALABAD: Baba Guru Nanak Dev Jee was a preacher of harmony, love, sympathy and humanity, the dissimilarity ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Punjab governor urges students to promote love, shun hatred LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has urged the students not to become a tool of such people who... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Chinese police team visits CTD headquarters, other offices LAHORE: Chinese Jiangsu Province Police delegation spent another busy day in Lahore on 3rd day of visit. Punjab... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
PML-N to stage rally for Palestinian people today LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Shehbaz Sharif has asked the party workers to fully participate in the... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Proposed national govt by Zardari lacks constitutional legitimacy: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has asserted that the proposed national government by PPP co-chairman... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Plea seeking Bushra’s divorce record returned LAHORE: The Lahore High Court registrar office on Tuesday returned a petition of a bar member seeking record of the... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
NATO allies vow to stay firm on arming Ukraine BRUSSELS: NATO members pledged Tuesday to stay the course on helping Ukraine fight Russia, despite doubts over US... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Disease could be bigger killer than bombs in Gaza: WHO GENEVA: More people could die from disease than from bombings in the Gaza Strip if its health system is not ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Healthcare changes can slash climate impact: Unitaid GENEVA: Global healthcare has a significant impact on the environment but there are ways it could slash its... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Iran’s Raisi a no-show at summit announced by Erdogan ANKARA: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi did not appear on Tuesday at a summit in Ankara that Turkey’s Recep Tayyip... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 06:03am
Riyadh to host World Expo 2030 PARIS: The Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday won the right to host the 2030 World Expo, easily defeating rival bids... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
All 41 Indian workers trapped in tunnel for 17 days rescued SILKYARA TUNNEL (India): Indian workers were greeted with wild cheers and flower garlands Tuesday as rescuers safely... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
6th Karachi International Water Conference: Water scarcity big challenge for climate-hit Pakistan: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday terming water scarcity a big challenge for the climate-hit Pakistan ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Taxes Share of cigarettes in FED collection rises ISLAMABAD: The share of cigarettes in overall Federal Excise Duty (FED) collection has increased to 40 percent ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Top Panama court says contested mining contract ‘unconstitutional’ PANAMA CITY: Panama’s Supreme Court on Tuesday declared that a contract allowing a Canadian company to continue... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
PM arrives in Kuwait on two-day official visit KUWAIT: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday arrived here on a two-day official visit to meet the... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
LHC orders closure of all commercial activities by 10pm daily LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday proceedings with environmental issues related petitions ordered the closure... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Abro removed from Senate panel on power ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Power, Saifullah Abro, who was consistently challenging different... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Cipher case to be heard in open court but inside jail ISLAMABAD: The special court hearing the cipher case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
CJP stops using phrase ‘apex court’ ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa on Tuesday ordered to stop using the ‘apex court’ instead of... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
IK-Bushra nikkah ‘illegal’, ‘un-Islamic’: Mufti Saeed ISLAMABAD: Mufti Muhammad Saeed, who had solemnised the nikkah of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
PM visits UAE’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ABU DHABI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Senate body passes ‘Pakistan Council for S&T (Amendment) Bill, 2023’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology, unanimously, passed the bill titled, “The... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Roundtable discussion titled ‘Climate Change and the Role of Media’ held ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Tuesday emphasised the importance of the critical role... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
‘Competence’ of housing ministry questioned **ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday questioned the competence of the Housing and Works Ministry for its... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Alvi underscores need for framing national mental health policy ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasised the need for formulation of a national mental health policy to... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
PTI rejects senior leader’s claim that IK won’t run for party chairmanship ISLAMABAD: As rumours swirl over replacement of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, the... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
PML-N committed to presenting ‘comprehensive’ election manifesto: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) central information secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb has announced the... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Bokhari made PPP-P’s secretary general ISLAMABAD: The President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P), Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Syed... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: All the King’s men and all the King’s horses are in Dubai “A see saw comes to mind.” “What as in a playground?” “Yes and you know in a see saw you may be up but... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Fire safety audit of Karachi high-rises ordered KARACHI: The Commissioner Karachi Saleem Rajput, has issued the instructions to all deputy commissioners and... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Suicide attack on security forces: In a first, Taliban interim govt asked to hand over Bahadar ISLAMABAD: In a first, Pakistan summoned Afghanistan embassy’s representative on Tuesday and asked the Taliban’s... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
PPP leader hopes timely elections in CJP’s presence ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi has said that it is ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
A single fuel regime for Pakistan Energy in Pakistan has always been a sore point, especially because availability waxes and wanes and so does the... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 05:32am
Envisioning Karachi’s energy future Karachi is seeing a surging energy demand due to its rapid expansion. Diverse industries and commercial activities... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 05:34am
Letters Navigating challenges in the auto sector The auto industry is at a crossroads, grappling with issues that threaten its stability. Used car imports, coupled... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Tax on windfall income: Banking companies General, The Finance Act, 2023 introduced a new provision, Section (99D), in the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Under... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 05:35am
Stocks Most Gulf markets rise on strong oil prices DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday on rising oil prices amid expectations that the OPEC+... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Stocks Asian FX lifted on potential Fed rate hike end BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies were bolstered by a weak US dollar on Tuesday, with the South Korean won... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Stocks Wall St rises on dovish Fed comments NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes reversed course to gain on Tuesday after dovish comments from some Federal... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Stocks European stocks stall after comments from ECB officials PARIS: European shares fell for a second session on Tuesday, stalling November’s strong run of gains, after... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Stocks Energy stocks propel India’s Nifty to a two-month high BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip index Nifty 50 closed at a fresh two-month high boosted by a rise in Adani group... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Stocks Tokyo markets end lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended lower Tuesday as investors awaited clues about central banks’ rate policies. The... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks fall; China stocks edge up SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks fell on Tuesday, while Chinese shares closed slightly higher in a rangebound session amid... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 185,937 tonnes of cargo comprising 136,349 tonnes of import cargo and 49,588... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
FY23 sales of immovable properties: WHT collection registers 340.5pc growth YoY Federal Board of Revenue releases withholding tax data Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:51am
Nepra reserves verdict on KE’s pleas for 20-year licences ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday reserved determination on K-Electric’s... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 08:50am
Dispute settlement mechanisms: BoI asked to show ‘flexibility’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed Board of Investment (BoI) to show flexibility in adopting an... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 08:55am
PC takes up sale of govt properties with FA ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation, Fawad Hasan Fawad chaired a meeting of Privatisation Commission with... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:18am
PIA divestment: PC inks ‘FASA’ with FA ISLAMABAD: A Financial Services Agreement (FASA) was signed between Privatisation Commission and the Financial... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 08:51am
Rates 60,730-point historic level hit KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday and the market hit new highest historic... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
NAC lowers FY23 growth rate to -0.17pc ISLAMABAD: The National Accounts Committee (NAC) has revised the GDP growth rate downward for the fiscal year... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:19am
FBR gets data of unregistered sugar buyers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has obtained data of unregistered buyers of sugar from Sales Tax... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 08:53am
UoSC/wheeling charges: Nepra reluctant to approve ‘heavy cost’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday showed reluctance to approve the... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:49am
IMF team briefed about tax policy reforms ISLAMABAD: The task force on tax and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reforms, Tuesday, briefed the International... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 08:52am
If conviction of Musharraf upheld ‘then it must be known that it will have consequences...’: SC judge ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said if it upholds former President Pervez Musharraf’s conviction in the high treason... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 08:52am
‘Wave 24’ shows 7pc improvement: OICCI unveils promising upswing in business confidence KARACHI: In its latest Business Confidence Index Survey (BCI) – Wave 24, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce... Updated 29 Nov, 2023 09:48am
Ship-breaking firm recovers damages against tax dept LAHORE: A private firm involved in the business of ship breaking has recovered damages against the Income Tax... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Energy OPEC+ talks tough, policy rollover possible LONDON: OPEC+ talks on 2024 oil policy are difficult, making a rollover of the previous agreement a possibility... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Growth must be backed by structural reforms EDITORIAL: Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar while addressing the 26 Sustainable Development Conference... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Big problem in Kohistan EDITORIAL: It cannot be stressed enough that tragic incidents like the one in Kohistan, where a local jirga ordered ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday continued to grow on the local market, but silver stayed firm, traders said. Gold... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices rise MOSCOW: Export prices for Russian wheat rose last week, helped by a continuing drop in shipments owing to stormy... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities Iron ore falls as China continues to monitor prices SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures hit a one-week low on Tuesday as the Chinese government continued to monitor... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ticked up on Tuesday after range-bound trade, supported by strength in ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Energy Oil prices climb focus on OPEC NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped over 2% on Tuesday on the possibility OPEC+ will extend or deepen supply cuts, a... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities EU 2023/24 soft wheat exports down PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union since the start of the 2023/24 season in July had reached 11.99... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR18.362 ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities Chicago wheat steadies PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat edged higher on Tuesday in a technical recovery from a day-earlier slide, with ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities Gold steadies on weaker dollar BENGALURU: Gold held its ground on Tuesday after touching a six-month peak, buoyed by expectations the US Federal... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities Copper nudges higher on China stimulus hopes LONDON: Copper prices rose on Tuesday on worries a major mine in Panama would close and on hopes that top metals... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures gain SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday, supported by hopes of stimulus and ... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 28, 2023)... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday kept the spot rate unchanged at Rs 17, 200 per maund with... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
US Thanksgiving weekend sales hit record $38bn on big discounts BENGALURU: Deep discounts on everything from beauty products and toys to electronics during the Thanksgiving weekend... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
World Bank points out 6 major challenges facing economy ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Tuesday while pointing out six major challenges facing Pakistan’s economy has launched a... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
FBR pays refunds/customs rebates of Rs335.6bn in 2022-23 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has paid refunds/customs rebates of Rs335.6 billion during 2022-23 as... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
Past income tax arrears: FBR recovers Rs2.8bn ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s recovery from past income tax arrears totaled at Rs 2.8 billion during... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am
More hike in power tariffs opposed: World Bank to extend $2bn loan in FY24 ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB), Tuesday, while pushing for a policy shift for sustainable and viable power reforms,... Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am