India’s SC upholds end of Kashmir special status NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court upheld on Monday a 2019 decision by the government of Prime Minister Narendra ... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Hafeez ready for Australia Test starting from 14th LAHORE: Pakistan Men’s Team director Mohammad Hafeez thinks Pakistan are ready for the Test series challenge... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Japan PM to sack key ministers over graft claims TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to fire several top ministers who are reportedly under... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Paris Ritz finds missing 750,000-euro ring in vacuum cleaner PARIS: Diamonds in the dust — a ring worth 750,000 euros ($807,000), which went missing at the luxury Ritz hotel ... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Polish prime minister loses confidence vote WARSAW: Poland’s prime minister lost a vote of confidence on Monday, clearing the way for a broad coalition of... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
China offers rail grants to Vietnam, pushes Digital Silk Road HANOI: China and Vietnam are set to agree this week on upgraded rail links and other infrastructure, possibly... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Sunak defends govt’s handling of pandemic, restaurant scheme LONDON: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended Britain’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, telling an... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel ‘phase out’ DUBAI: A draft of a potential climate deal at the COP28 summit on Monday suggested a range of options that countries... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Naval chief visits coastal, creeks areas KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited Creeks and Coastal Areas and PN Ships to review... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Toshakhana case: NAB’s CIT records statement of IK’s wife ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan’s wife on Monday appeared before the National Accountability Bureau... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
LHC stays possible deportation of Afghan national LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday stayed possible deportation of an Afghan national Saddam Hussain who married... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Financial aid to 9.3m poor families’ expression of love: BISP HYDERABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Dr Muhammad Amjad Saqib has said that financial... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Farhad appointed prosecutor general Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab caretaker government has appointed senior bar member Farhad Ali Shah as prosecutor general ... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Czech Ambassador meets Shamshad ISLAMABAD: Ladislav Steinhübel, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Pakistan called on Caretaker Federal Minister... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Court declares illegal marriage case against IK, Bushra admissible ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday declared the illegal marriage case against former prime minister Imran Khan with... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Constitution gives equal opportunity to women: Nilofar ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of National Commission on the Status of Women Nilofar Bakhtiar, while addressing the 16 Days... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Karachi Safe City project: CM forms technical body to evaluate rates of equipment, software KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Former Justice Maqbool Baqar presided over a meeting on the Karachi Safe ... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Ex-PML-N MPA’s case: CJP notes discrepancy between SC verdict on disqualification, amendment to Election Act ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa noted a discrepancy between the Supreme Court’s judgment on lifetime... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Alkhidmat opens RO plant in Korangi KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi on Monday opened another RO plant in the city's outskirt locality of Korangi; an area... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Int’l moot on FIT-23 begins ‘AI algorithms in radiology, pathology show promise in addressing challenges’ ISLAMABAD: “Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in radiology and pathology showed promise in addressing... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Pakistan rejects verdict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan categorically rejected the Indian Supreme Court’s judgement on the status of Indian Illegally... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
New visa policy launched: PM asks terrorists to surrender unconditionally ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday warned terrorist groups in the country to make an... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
UAE envoy briefed about sell-off process ISLAMABAD: Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan called on the... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Procurement of electric bikes: Punjab govt to provide financial aid to students to help reduce pollution LAHORE: In order to minimize pollution in the city, Punjab government has decided to provide financial assistance to... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
‘Absence’of a level playing field: PTI assails ECP, caretakers for double standards ISLAMABAD: The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday lambasted Election Commission of Pakistan... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Minister says ECP to release election schedule before 16th ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi said on Monday the Election Commission of Pakistan... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Indian SC’s decision on status of Kashmir has no validity: Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif has... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
UN SG’s special rep meets Jilani ISLAMABAD: Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan and Head of United Nations Assistance... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Toshakhana case: IHC reserves verdict on IK’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, reserved its verdict in former chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Military courts, SJC notices: Judge objects to constitution of benches ISLAMABAD: Justice Ijazul Ashan objected to the constitution of the benches for hearing of appeal against SC’s... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Bugti explains challenges of terrorism facing country ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfaraz Ahmed Bugti, on Monday, said that only the state had the right to ... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
SC observes Customs’ men involved in vehicles smuggling ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has observed that the Customs officials are involved in the smuggling of vehicles by... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
JI announces ‘no-confidence movement’ against Karachi mayor KARACHI: Hafiz Naeem, the leader of Jamat-e-Islami (JI) in Karachi, made a significant announcement declaring a... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
President rejects Indian Supreme Court’s decision ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has strongly rejected the Indian Supreme Court’s (ISC) decision to uphold the... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
18th ‘Karachi International Book Fair’ begins on 14th KARACHI: The Managing Committee of Karachi International Book Fair (KIBF) has revealed at a press conference that... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Exemption to Nadra from relending policy: IMC formed to prepare recommendations ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Talks with ‘terrorists’: Bilawal for probe and action against decision makers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said an investigation should be... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Turkiye CG visits Alhamra Arts Centre **LAHORE: The Consul General of Turkiye, Durmus Bastug, visited the Alhamra Arts Centre on a Monday. Upon his... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
LWMC moves to turn Lahore into ‘dust-free’ city LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Corporation (LWMC) has intensified its efforts to make the provincial capital... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
JI chief Siraj says awakening crucial to breaking status quo LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said that the awakening and struggle of the young generation are... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
CM launches online learning driving licence app LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi officially launched the online learning driving licence app at his office... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Nawaz to interview candidates from Sindh on 18th LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has called the party’s... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Punjab Cabinet amends Motor Vehicles Rules 1969 LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet has accorded approval of amendments to the Motor Vehicles Rules 1969 to give legal cover... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Sherry slams Indian SC’s decision against Kashmir special status ISLAMABAD: Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice-President of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), on Monday strongly ... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Governor greets wheelchair cricket team LAHORE: Pakistan wheelchair cricket team led by President Rukhsana Rajput met Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Nawaz Sharif: prospects and challenges The view of most analysts is that Nawaz Sharif is poised to become Prime Minister (PM) for the fourth time as a... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Destitute, vulnerable individuals: PBM, Roche Pharma ink accord to provide medical treatment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) and Roche Pharma have reached an agreement for the provision of affordable... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Ensuring grid readiness for renewable energy Pakistan is working to achieve up to 60% of electricity generation from renewable energy in line with UN SDG 7. For... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Ladies, please give us (men) a break Of the 17 UN sustainability development goals, 4 directly impact women: gender equality, decent work and economic... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 11, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 12, 2023)... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Three killed as two groups’ trade fire KARACHI: Three people were killed when two armed groups traded fire in Machar Colony of the metropolis on Monday.... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Shamshad briefs US official about economic reform agenda ISLAMABAD: Elizabeth Horst, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia Affairs, of the United... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
PFA discards 900kg of fungus-infested candied fruit LAHORE: An enforcement team of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday shutdown a candied fruit (murabba) factory... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
ECP assures PPP: No delay in general elections ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has assured the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) delegation that... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Rates Stocks witness drawdown KARACHI: After a positive opening on Monday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange closed in negative zone due to selling in... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Democracy is not about values, human rights and all that? “So what’s the difference between democracy and autocracy?” “Autocracy as in?” “Well, the entire gamut... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Energy Russian, Iranian oil sellers boost prices as Venezuelan crude rallies SINGAPORE: Sellers of sanctioned oil from Russia and Iran are hiking offer prices to China after Venezuelan crude... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Energy Occidental Petroleum to buy CrownRock for $12bn NEW YORK: US oil company Occidental Petroleum has reached a deal to buy rival American energy producer CrownRock for... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Mixed economic trends The first five months of 2023-24 have witnessed upturns and downturns both globally and within Pakistan. There was... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Letters Lambi hay gham ki shaam Magar shaam hi tau hay Months ago, India’s Supreme Court had hinted at what it did yesterday through one of its observations that it ... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq subdued on caution ahead of Fed meeting NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were subdued on Monday in the run-up to an action-packed week that includes the... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Stocks European shares rise ahead of central bank rate decisions PARIS: European shares rose at the start of an event-heavy week as investors buckled up for a key US inflation print... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Stocks China stocks rise on expectations of policy support SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Monday, erasing losses in early trade, as investors expected more policy support... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Stocks India’s Nifty 50, Sensex trim gains BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip indexes pared early gains on Monday, as global stocks’ rally stalled over doubts... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Energy Oil prices hold as investors still wary LONDON: Oil prices held steady on Monday as worries persisted around crude oversupply despite OPEC+ cuts and softer... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 219,946 tonnes of cargo comprising 94,808 tonnes of import cargo and 125,138... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (December 11, 2023)... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Cotton & Textile Lacklustre business on cotton market LAHORE: The trading in local market on Monday remained dull and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (December 11, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (December... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (December 11, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (December 11, 2023).... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 11, 2023).... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 11, 2023)... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 11, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 11, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Energy Revenue requirement/prescribed prices: Ogra holds hearing on SNGPL’s petition for review ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Monday held a public hearing proceeding physically with... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Non-filers of tax returns: FBR to identify bureaucrats, bankers, others FBR apprehends that many senior government officials in different ministries and departments including police etc are non-filers of income tax returns Updated 12 Dec, 2023 10:13am
Sukuk auction results in resounding success KARACHI: The first primary market auction for the Government of Pakistan one-year Ijarah Sukuk at Pakistan Stock... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 09:30am
ECNEC approves 9 projects worth Rs371bn ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Monday approved nine projects of... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 08:46am
PM orders supply of urea fertilizer on controlled rates ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday directed the concerned departments to prepare and... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 08:49am
Import of GM soybean, canola seed: Govt decides to add ‘sunset’ clause to biosafety rules ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to add sunset clause to Pakistan Biosafety Rules, 2005/guidelines to contain... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 09:29am
ADB approves $155m to help boost women’s access to finance ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $155.5 million in financing for Pakistan that will support... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
RDA inflows hit record high of $7.035bn KARACHI: Gross inflows of the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) rose to an all—time higher level of $ 7.035 billion at... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 08:45am
Gas price strategy: PM-industrialists meeting remains inconclusive ISLAMABAD: The meeting between the caretaker government and industrialists remained inconclusive in devising a... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 09:53am
Recovery of Rs170.237bn from power sector: SNGPL seeks Petroleum Division’s support ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sought the Petroleum Division’s support for recovery of Rs... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 09:28am
MD SML removed as per the law: PD ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division stated on Monday that the removal of the managing director of Saindak Metals... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 08:47am
Zardari claims IK had registered Afghans as voters KARACHI: As Pakistan continues to expel unregistered Afghan refugees and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf struggles for... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 08:44am
Proceedings of ZAB reference: Bilawal moves SC for live broadcast ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari prayed to the Supreme Court for the live broadcast... Updated 12 Dec, 2023 09:02am
MPS today KARACHI: The meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to be held today... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
SBP may hold rates steady as inflation seen easing KARACHI: Central bank is expected to hold its key rate steady at a fourth straight policy meeting on Tuesday, with... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
PPMA urges govt to allow hike in prices of 262 medicines KARACHI: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) has called upon the interim federal... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
PIDE underscores need for reducing policy rate by 50-100bps ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has suggested lowering down discount rate by 50 to... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Taxes Municipal utility tax collection through KE bills approved KARACHI: Through a resolution, the Council of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Monday approved the... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 11:51pm
Speakers for an ‘economic charter’ to deal with challenges facing business community LAHORE: The speakers, in a well-attended seminar, comprising influential business community leaders in Punjab... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Taxes Provincial revenue authorities’ approach to sales tax on services comes under criticism LAHORE: Provincial revenue authorities are considering salaries as part of service to charge sales tax on services... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Economic fragmentation could cut global GDP by 7pc: IMF WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund’s No. 2 official on Monday warned that fragmentation in the global... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Modest upturn in the economy EDITORIAL: The stock market benchmark, yet again, crossed another psychological barrier, this time of 66,000 points,... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
US support for Israel’s crimes EDITORIAL: While it’s no surprise that America vetoed the UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am