Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (December 07, 2023). ==================================== ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:21am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 07, 2023). ======================================= ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 07, 2023)... Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 07, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 07, 2023).... Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:19am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 07, 2023).... Published 08 Dec, 2023 06:18am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (December... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:58am
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 08 Dec, 2023 05:57am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (December 07, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:57am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 07, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (December 08, 2023)... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:54am
Striking Washington Post staffers walk off the job WASHINGTON: Hundreds of staff at the Washington Post, one of America’s most storied newspapers, walked off the job... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Dozens injured in Seychelles blast at explosives depot MAHE ISLAND, (Seychelles): A huge blast at an explosives depot in Seychelles on Thursday injured 66 people and... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
FBI chief to visit India next week after US raised foiled murder plot NEW DELHI: FBI Director Christopher Wray will visit India next week, officials said, days after Washington accused ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Under-pressure UK PM insists Rwanda migrants plan ‘will work’ LONDON: UK leader Rishi Sunak defiantly insisted on Thursday that his latest immigration plan will work, as the ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Russia sets presidential election for March 17 MOSCOW: Russia on Thursday set March 17 as the date for a presidential election which is expected to be another... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Prince Harry says UK not safe for him and family without security LONDON: Prince Harry believes he was forced to leave the UK and that he and his family can never feel safe during... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Raisi condemns Gaza ‘genocide’ at Moscow talks with Putin MOSCOW: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accused the West on Thursday of supporting “genocide” by Israel against... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Erdogan pledges ‘new era’ in relations with Greece ATHENS: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged Thursday to open a “new era” in relations with historic... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
EU states make last-ditch effort to back spending rules reform BRUSSELS: EU finance ministers will try to hammer out an agreement over dinner on Thursday to reform bloc-wide... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
India, De Beers seek clarity, flexibility on G7’s Russian diamond ban MUMBAI/LONDON: India, home to 90% of the world’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, and De Beers, the top... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Soaring pollution in Lahore fills wards with sick children LAHORE: In the packed paediatric emergency room of a Lahore public hospital, parents holding sick children lined up... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Corruption-free society: Self-accountability, integrity fundamental requisites: Dr Amjad ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Dr Amjad Saqib has said that self-accountability and... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World Soil Day: SAU concerned at negative effects of climate change, excess salinity in soil HYDERABAD: Water and Soil experts of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) have expressed concern over the negative... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Punjab Police issue record 111,000 driving licenses in a day LAHORE: Traffic Police Punjab is ensuring all possible steps for the issuance of driving license to citizens easily,... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
PFA raids godown; confiscates 30,000kg of expired food items LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday raided a godown on Multan Road and confiscated 30,000kg of... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
NH&MP training officers visit Punjab Safe Cities Authority LAHORE: The delegation undergoing training NH&MP officers at National Highway & Motorway Police College,... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Mayor, stakeholders discuss Hyderabad Master Plan 2047 HYDERABAD: The Mayor Hyderabad Kashif Shoro chaired a meeting with all stakeholders to chalk out Hyderabad Master... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
LDA demolishes five structures LAHORE: In an operation against illegal construction, the Lahore Development Authority demolished five structures ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
IK criticises policy on illegal Afghan immigrants ISLAMABAD: The jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday strongly criticised the caretaker government for... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Hajj Draw 2024: Alhamra unveils winners LAHORE: Alhamra Arts Centre, The Mall, hosted the prestigious Hajj Draw 2024. The event witnessed the participation... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Toshakhana case: AC adjourns IK’s bail seeking plea till 11th ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court, on Thursday, adjourned the hearing of former prime minister Imran Khan’s plea... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Above-normal rains, snowfall likely in winter season LAHORE: Above-normal rains, snowfall, and temperatures would be salient features of the winter season, according to... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Unicef-Gallup poll says ‘Only 19pc of youth aged 15-24 aware of climate change’ ISLAMABAD: Only 19 percent of youth aged 15-24 of Pakistan are aware of climate change while the country is one of... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Illegal foreigners hurting economy, security: COAS ISLAMABAD: General Syed Asim Munir, chief of army staff (COAS) has said illegal foreigners were seriously affecting... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Bilawal says he’s ‘only’ politician whose ‘hands are clean’ SHANGLA: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing at workers’ convention in Shangla said... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Resettlement of Afghans in US: Top US diplomat arrives ISLAMABAD: The United States Special Representative on Afghanistan Tom West arrived here on a two-day visit Thursday... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Sindh CM for ‘innovation’ to deliver better health services KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqar has said that in this era of rapid ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Protest against border visa policy in Chaman enters 49th day ISLAMABAD: A massive sit-in protest against the government’s recent decision mandating a valid passport and visa... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Audio leak: IHC seeks report from ISI, FIA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) sought reports from the director general (DG) ISI and the DG FIA in... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
British HC meets Fazl ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, Thursday, called on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: US Senate doesn’t have a Sanjrani, so to speak “I find it strange.” “Strange is not the word. I reckon it is the first time in US history that their Senate... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
JI files contempt plea against Sindh CM, others KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Thursday filed a constitutional petition at the Sindh High Court, seeking... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
PTM chief given into police remand for seven days ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, handed over Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) chief Manzoor... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Israeli war crimes condemned: IK calls upon UN, world powers to shun duplicity ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli war crimes and... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Conviction in the Al-Azizia reference: IHC decides to hear Nawaz’s appeal on merit ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, decided to hear Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Alvi for employing less water-intensive practices ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan needs to employ smarter and less water-intensive practices... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
SC to hear Justice Shaukat’s plea on 14th ISLAMABAD: A five-member bench of the Supreme Court will hear former Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Shaukat Aziz... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
City Council demands world powers help end genocide in Gaza KARACHI: The general body meeting of the council of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) was held on Thursday... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Bilawal wants to use 18th Amendment as a slogan to create ‘mistrust’: PML-N LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif is determined to steer the country out of the... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
LHC to hear IK’s plea against ECP today LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) will proceed with a petition of former Chairman PTI Imran Khan challenging the... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Ex-deputy speaker of Punjab PA quits PTI ISLAMABAD: The ex-deputy speaker of Punjab Assembly, Wasiq Qayyum Abbasi on Thursday announced that he is quitting... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
‘Lipton: Brewing diplomacy and growth, a shared sip between Kenya and Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: Lipton Teas & Infusions, a global leader in the tea industry, made a resounding impact at the 60th... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Global hunger, food security challenges Member States should facilitate the continued strengthening of the United Nations development system and boost the... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Important climate finance issues at COP28 The world is faced with not only the existential threat of climate change crisis, but the impact it is producing in... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Letters Bilawal hasn’t said the whole truth Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari seems to be good at causing considerable controversies through his speeches that he has been... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Fire safety audit of shopping malls carried out KARACHI: District officials from various sub-divisions in the South district conducted fire safety audit of main... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
‘Elections on Feb 8’: Federal, provincial info ministers to formulate strategy: Solangi KARACHI: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Solangi... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Need stressed to further augment Pakistan-Iran ties KARACHI: Hassan Nourian, the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has stressed the need to further ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
PM announces $77.8m ‘Recharge Pakistan’ at COP28 DUBAI: In a historic announcement at the COP28 summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Prime Minister of Pakistan... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Stocks European shares slip after recent rally PARIS: European shares paused on Thursday afters recent strong gains, while data in Germany added to worries that ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Stocks China blue-chip stocks fall to a near 5-year low SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip shares closed down at a nearly five-year low on Thursday, and Hong Kong stocks also... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Stocks Indian shares settle lower ahead of RBI policy BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes fell on Thursday after rallying for seven consecutive sessions, as investors... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Stocks Tokyo stocks end lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended lower on Thursday after Wall Street fell as the US job market cooled further and oil ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Zoo shut down after mystery tiger attack LAHORE: A zoo has been shut down after a man was mauled to death by tigers in an attack discovered during routine... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
US official meets Jilani ISLAMABAD: The US Special Representative on Afghanistan Thomas West on Thursday called on caretaker Foreign Minister... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
UHS board approves exam reforms LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Board of Governors (BoGs), following its Syndicate recommendations,... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
TEVTA chief for crucial role of blue-collar jobs LAHORE: Brig Muhammad Sajid Khokhar, SI (M) Retd, Chairman Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
PM urges business community to take advantage of SIFC KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday, reiterating the government’s commitment to... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 08:59am
Jul-Nov period: Rs302.63bn authorised for projects under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised Rs302.63billion (31.86... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:03am
Body to probe smuggling of Afghan transit trade goods ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government is said to have constituted an inquiry committee to investigate the smuggling of... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:00am
Rates Bullish trend continues KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its record breaking trend and hit another historic highest-ever level ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
LSG Hydro Power Project: Nepra weighs up grant of concurrence application filed by Korean co ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) conducted a public hearing to deliberate the... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:02am
Conversion of plant to Thar coal: JPCL CEO asks PD to take informed decision ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jamshoro Power Company Limited (JPCL) has asked Power Division to take... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:05am
Candidates in the election fray: CEC vows to ensure a level playing field ISLAMABAD: With majority of mainstream political parties censuring the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:01am
Article 99 of UN Charter: Pakistan welcomes UN chief’s decision ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday welcomed the decision taken by the UN chief to invoke Article 99 of the UN Charter... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:02am
Final touches being given to ‘space’ policy ISLAMABAD: The first ever National Space Policy (NSP) is in the final process of approval under which the satellite... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:01am
PSMA concerned at ‘unsustainable’ production costs LAHORE: Sugar millers have claimed that production and sale of sugar below its costs of production has become... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:04am
Nine-member SC bench to hear ‘judicial murder’ case ISLAMABAD: A nine-member bench of the Supreme Court on December 12 will take up a presidential reference, seeking a... Updated 08 Dec, 2023 09:03am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday regained some value on the local market but silver was unchanged, traders said. ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Energy OGDCL, PPL and GHPL sign Decarbonisation Charter at COP28 ISLAMABAD: In a significant stride towards sustainable energy practices, Pakistan’s leading Exploration and... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Stocks Nasdaq outperforms on Alphabet boost NEW YORK: The Nasdaq outpaced other major Wall Street indexes on Thursday as Alphabet shares surged, while investors... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Commodities Vietnam coffee prices rise HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Coffee prices in Vietnam edged up this week on higher demand and limited supplies, as harvest... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Energy US natgas drops as oil prices collapse NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell by about 5% on Wednesday to the lowest in nearly three months, pressured by a... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Commodities Dalian iron futures surge amid upbeat export figures SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures gained on Thursday, as market participants reacted to upbeat export figures from China... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 192,821 tonnes of cargo comprising 108,485 tonnes of import cargo and 84,336... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures declined on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger yen and subdued crude oil prices... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Energy Oil drops to 6-month low on weak outlook NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday to six-month lows, as investors worried about sluggish energy demand in the US... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Commodities Asia rice: India rates ease on soft demand BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK: Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India edged lower this week as ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Commodities Gold rises on weaker dollar, yields; spotlight on US jobs data BENGALURU: Gold prices climbed on Thursday, buoyed by a weakness in the dollar and Treasury yields, with investors... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Commodities Copper prices firm on weaker dollar LONDON: Copper prices rose in London on Thursday, halting a three-session run of declines, helped by strong Chinese... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 07, 2023)... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate firm on cotton market LAHORE: The trading in local market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained moderate. Cotton... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Commodities Chicago wheat pauses after hitting 4-month high CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures held steady on Thursday after a third large Chinese purchase of US wheat in three... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.604... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Ways identified to salvage economy, back businesses Country’s top businessmen urge government to reform Federal Board of Revenue Updated 08 Dec, 2023 10:03am
Russia and Saudi Arabia urge OPEC+ countries to join output deal MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have urged all OPEC+ countries... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Ijara Sukuk: PSX to conduct maiden auction today KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited will carry out the first-ever auction of the one-year listed Government of... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Institutional, policy changes urged for economic uplift ISLAMABAD: Former Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha has underscored the imperative for... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Taxes Computerised system: FBR asks integrated suppliers to declare all outlets ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for the integrated suppliers to declare all ... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am