Hamas battles Israeli forces in southern Gaza GAZA: Israeli troops fought fierce battles with Hamas in southern Gaza on Wednesday after reaching the heart of the... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Putin meets Nahyan, MbS in whirlwind Gulf visit RIYADH: Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and immediately began hastily arranged... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
UN chief invokes rare Article 99 of UN’s charter UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a rare move on Wednesday to formally warn the... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
UN slams COP28 ‘posturing’ as fossil fuel debate sizzles DUBAI: UN climate chief Simon Stiell on Wednesday accused nations of “posturing” at the COP28 talks in Dubai,... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Britain names new BBC chairman LONDON: Britain’s government on Wednesday chose a new BBC chairman after the previous incumbent was forced to quit... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
UNESCO recognises Ramazan meal tradition of Iftar TEHRAN: The UN cultural agency on Wednesday recognised Iftar, the meal that breaks the daytime fast during the ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
ACC U-19 Asia Cup: Pakistan cricket team leaves for Dubai LAHORE: Saad Baig-led Pakistan U-19 cricket team left for Dubai in the wee hours of Wednesday, to participate in the... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Nuclear’s share of world power output at multi-decade low: report PARIS: Global electricity production from nuclear energy dropped by 4% last year from 2021, with the technology’s... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
German coalition parties at loggerheads as budget crisis grows BERLIN: Germany’s coalition partners intensified efforts on Wednesday to find a way to plug a 17-billion-euro... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Saudi Arabia urges US restraint as Houthis attack ships in Red Sea RIYADH/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has asked the United States to show restraint in responding to attacks by Yemen’s... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
South Asia India to probe Apollo Hospital Delhi’s alleged links to ‘cash for kidneys’ scandal NEW DELHI: India’s health ministry has ordered a probe into Apollo Hospital Delhi, part of largest private ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Europe Three years on, UK factories still face Brexit challenges: survey LONDON: Nine in 10 British manufacturers still face problems doing business with the European Union and difficulties... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Iran court orders US to pay $50bn for Soleimani assassination TEHRAN: A Tehran court has ordered the US government to pay nearly $50 billion in damages for assassinating a top... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Europe Russia sees shrunken, neutral Ukraine as basis for peace MOSCOW: Russia believes a lasting peace with Ukraine can only happen if the West stops sending arms and if Kyiv... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
PTI moves LHC against ECP’s ‘plan’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has approached the Lahore High Court against the plan of Election... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
PTI Chairman retains Qureshi as VC ISLAMABAD: The newly-elected Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Pakistan urges India to ensure protection of minorities ISLAMABAD: At the 31stanniversary of the demolition of the historic Babri Mosque by Hindu extremists on Wednesday,... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Pacer Naseem Shah recovering after surgery LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah started the final stage of his rehabilitation, here at the National Cricket... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
New delimitations: LHC seeks reply from ECP, others LAHORE: The Lahore High Court sought replies from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and others by December ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
LDA takes action against 7 illegal residential schemes LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Wednesday took action against seven illegal land... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Afghan DPs’ repatriation: IHC urged to restrain ECP from issuing election schedule ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been requested on Wednesday to restrain the Election Commission of ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
IG Punjab pins promotion ranks to over 50 traffic wardens LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar organized a ceremony in honour of traffic officers who... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Domestic violence victim discharged from LGH LAHORE: Rizwana, a victim of domestic violence was discharged from the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) after ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Al-Qadir Trust scam: Court initiates process to declare Shehzad Akbar, others as POs ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, initiated the process to declare Shehzad Akbar, former special... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Bano Qabil 2.0 begins new academic session KARACHI: Bano Qabil 2.0, an Alkhidmat's IT education program on Wednesday stated its second academic session,... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
International Electrical Vehicle Expo 2023: Adopting new technology imperative, says Governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that it was imperative to adopt new technology, especially... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Sahulat Account – A Simplified Way to Invest in PSX TEXT: It has never been more important to save money than it is now. Saving money helps us to meet our expenses for... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Psx Honours Pakistan’s Business Champions with Top 25 Companies Awards for the year 2022 TEXT: This year, the highly anticipated list of winners for the Top 25 Companies Awards for the year 2022 was... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
PSX TOP 25 COMPANIES AWARDS : Akif Saeed Chairman SECP TEXT: In today’s dynamic capital markets, the role of corporates in fostering investor confidence and driving... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
PSX TOP 25 COMPANIES AWARDS : Farrukh H. Khan MD & CEO, PSX TEXT: I would like to welcome you to PSX’s Top 25 Companies Awards ceremony for the year 2022. These are the most... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
PSX TOP 25 COMPANIES AWARDS : Dr. Shamshad Akhtar Caretaker Federal Minister of Finance TEXT: It is a source of great pride for me given my longstanding association with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
PSX TOP 25 COMPANIES AWARDS : Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan TEXT: I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to the winners of the prestigious “Top 25 Companies”... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 06, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (December 07, 2023)... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Afghans who worked with Washington: US says wants to accelerate visa processing ISLAMABAD: The United States has conveyed to Pakistan that it is actively exploring all possible options to... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Senate panel irked by failure to acquire land for railways in Gwadar ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday expressed dismay over negligence by concerned departments in acquiring... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
February: normal rains forecast KARACHI: The country is likely to see almost normal rains in intermittent spells through Feb 2024 with fogs in... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
SC reserves verdict on Section 3A insertion in federal excise law ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reserved the judgment on insertion of Section 3A in the Federal Excise Act, 2005, for... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Toshakhana reference: IHC rejects IK’s plea seeking withdrawal of appeal ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) former chairman Imran... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
IK, Fawad Chaudhry: ECP to hold trial in jail ISLAMABAD: In a move that raises eyebrows, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to hold the ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Terrorist killed in D I Khan ISLAMABAD: The security forces, on Wednesday, conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Kulachi, ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
High-risk areas: PM for emergency polio eradication plan ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has directed to make the security of polio workers better and... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Ulema urge Islamic world to wage Jehad against Israel ISLAMABAD: While declaring Jihad obligatory against Israel over atrocities committed in Palestine, especially in the... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
LHC seeks reply on plea against ACE Ordinance LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought a reply from the caretaker government of Punjab on a petition... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Punjab governor, CM urged to lift ban on kite-flying LAHORE: Kite industry has the potential to earn millions of dollars of foreign exchange as Pakistani kites are... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Body found inside big cat enclosure in zoo LAHORE: A man was found dead inside a big cat enclosure at a zoo on Wednesday by staff carrying out routine ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Senate panel seeks presentation on SGs of last 10 years ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice while deliberating on the amendment of Article 84 in the... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Development of Balochistan critical to country’s development: Ahsan LAHORE: Terming the development of Balochistan as the development of Pakistan, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
PHC eases rules for Afghan refugees marrying Pakistanis PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday relaxed the rules for Afghan refugees who have married Pakistani men... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Massacre of Palestinians: Alvi deplores world apathy ISLAMABAD: President Dr Ari Alvi, on Wednesday, deplored the “alarming sign of the apathy of the world,” for its... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
PPP to win next elections, says Dhamra KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will win the next general elections with a majority vote across the ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Hafiz Naeem inaugurates ‘model parks’ in Karachi KARACHI: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Wednesday opened five model parks... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Sindh launches Rs50bn programme to support 1.3m mothers HYDERABAD: In a significant move to combat child malnutrition and support maternal health, the Sindh government... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
City Council to discuss non-supply of gas, says Karachi mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday said that the main task of the city council is to... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Rates PSX: new highest-ever levels KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed another bullish session and hit new highest-ever levels on... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
SC may hear ‘Bhutto case’ next week ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court is expected to hear a presidential reference, seeking a declaration by the court that... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Elections: PML-N, PML-Q reach understanding LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) have decided in... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Three dead as fire breaks out in market in Karachi KARACHI: Three people were killed after a fire broke out at the Arshi Shopping Centre located near Ayesha Manzil in... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: We are extremely thick skinned “Hmmm that’s Pakistani character.” “What?” “Well Danny boy accused The Visionary…” “I don’t know... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 04:22pm
Why Erdogan is right about Hamas Why do you think Genocide Joe – POTUS’s new nickname advocated by American Muslim champions of the Abandon Biden... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Letters Hats off to Palestinian children’s show of bravery The children of Gaza know too well that fears cut deeper than swords. They are therefore not afraid of the ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Stocks 2023: PSX sees just one IPO so far KARACHI: Pakistan market (PSX) saw just one IPO in 2023, with a meagre Rs 435 million of funds raised. This was ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Stocks Wall St inches up on rate cut hopes NEW YORK: Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday as further signs of a cooling jobs market reinforced bets that the... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Stocks Germany’s DAX touches fresh record high PARIS: Germany’s benchmark index scaled a fresh all-time high on Wednesday after disappointing industrial orders... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Stocks China blue-chip stocks hit 5-year lows SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip stocks slumped to an almost five-year trough on Wednesday while the yuan currency... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Stocks IT, energy stocks lift Indian shares to all-time highs BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes advanced to fresh record highs for the third consecutive session on ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Stocks Tokyo markets end sharply higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended sharply higher on Wednesday supported by gains in US high-tech shares as investors ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 137,451 tonnes of cargo comprising 83,345 tonnes of import cargo and 54,106... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Stocks Wall Street bank bosses warn lawmakers of economic toll from tough new rules WASHINGTON: JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon and other major banks warned lawmakers Wednesday that capital hikes... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (December 06, 2023). ========================== ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (December 06, 2023). ====================================... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (December 06, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (December 06, 2023).... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 06, 2023).... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 06, 2023)... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 06, 2023). =======================================... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Govt likely to drop 137 PSDP nonstarters May also explore the possibility of transferring provincial nature projects funded from federal PSDP to the respective provinces Updated 07 Dec, 2023 10:12am
Three projects: ADB approves $659m in financing ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved three projects totaling $658.8 million to help Pakistan... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:48am
New FAB ED: govt initiates appointment process ISLAMABAD: The government has initiated the process for appointing new Executive Director Frequency Allocation Board... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:17am
FWBL sell-off: Minister briefed about status of accounts ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Privatisation Fawad Hasan Fawad chaired a meeting of the Privatisation... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:16am
Digitising budget process: Shamshad chairs IMF mission meeting ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Revenue, and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akthar chaired the kick-off... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:48am
‘Illegal’ LCs, forex market speculation: MoF set to share list of banks with SIFC today ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry is all set to share the list of banks involved in illegal business relating to LCs... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:49am
Loss-making Discos: FD opposes PD’s proposal ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has reportedly opposed a proposal of the Power Division regarding establishment of... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:20am
Power sector: Nepra backs transition from Libor to ‘SOFR’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has supported indiscriminate transition from USD... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:15am
‘Delayed’ CASA-1000 project: World Bank reluctant to arrange funds ISLAMABAD: The World Bank is said to have shown reluctance in the arrangement of funds for the delayed Central... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:15am
CPEC 10th anniversary: there exists strong commitment to accelerate pace of ongoing projects ISLAMABAD: The year marked the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:21am
Customs values of various goods changed ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of Hot Melt... Updated 07 Dec, 2023 09:20am
Energy Appointment of Ogra chairman, member challenged ISLAMABAD: The appointment of Chairman and Member (Oil) Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) by former Special... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
SBA’s first tranche: So why the delay? EDITORIAL: International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) Board calendar till 14 December surprisingly does not include... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
‘Recharge Pakistan’ EDITORIAL: Perhaps the most important part of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar’s speech – when he... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Industry German govt, businesses keen to strengthen bilateral trade ties: Usman KARACHI: Pakistan’s Representative in German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) Muhammad ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Commodities Gold prices dip KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday continued to decline on the local market, but silver stood firm, traders said. ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
D&B announces ‘Finance and Risk Analytics Solutions’ KARACHI: Aimed at streamlining finance operations and reforming third-party risk management for Pakistani ... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up on positive economic data SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a five-day losing streak and rose slightly on Wednesday, buoyed by... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Energy Oil drops on demand worries HOUSTON: Oil prices fell by 4% on Wednesday, and touched their lowest levels since June, as a larger-than-expected... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Energy US gasoline pump prices at 11-month low NEW YORK: US gasoline prices are the lowest they have been since January and by Christmas could fall below $3 a... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Commodities Australia lifts wheat production forecast CANBERRA: Australia on Tuesday raised its forecast for winter wheat production by about 100,000 metric tons but said... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.729... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures drop JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth session on Wednesday to their lowest closing in more than four... Published 07 Dec, 2023 04:35am