Arab officials attack bids to phase out fossil fuels DOHA: Arab officials on Tuesday hit out at attempts to secure a phase-out of fossil fuels at COP28 as they met for a... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Houthi rebels claim attack on Norway-flagged tanker DUBAI/OSLO: Yemen’s Houthis said on Tuesday they hit a Norwegian commercial tanker with a missile in their latest... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 02:14pm
BBC staff to launch new company for Indian language services NEW DELHI: British broadcaster the BBC said on Tuesday its staff will launch a new company for Indian language... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
‘From despair to hope’: UN urges leaders to support refugees GENEVA: As the number of refugees soars worldwide, the United Nations is appealing for countries to support ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
EU awards Mahsa Amini rights prize as Iran blocks family STRASBOURG (France): The European Parliament on Tuesday presented a top EU rights prize to Mahsa Amini, whose death... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Finland to reopen two Russia border crossings HELSINKI: Finland’s government said on Tuesday it will reopen two crossings on its long border with Russia on... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Europe Macron’s govt defiant after immigration bill rejection PARIS: France’s government insisted Tuesday it would implement tough measures against illegal migrants as it... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Profound Vision organises Pakistan-Japan joint seminar on information technology KARACHI: Profound Vision held a seminar in association with DONUTS, a leading Japanese IT firm and the Kochi... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Jazz-powered first 5G Innovation Hackathon under way ISLAMABAD: Teams from across Pakistan are on a quest to explore practical 5G use cases in the country by... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
‘US does not play any role in choosing leaders of Pakistan’ WASHINGTON: US State Department official Mathew Miller has said that America does not play any role in choosing the... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Movies & Music Tribute paid to Ustad Salamat Ali & Ustad Sharafat Ali LAHORE: In a celebration of classical melodies, Alhamra Arts Center, The Mall, hosted a mesmerizing classical music... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Driving climate action: Sustainability reporting standards demanded KARACHI: At the COP28 conference engaging the United Nations, four leading global bodies have called for concerted... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Slaughtering of female animals banned in Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has directed the livestock department to impose a ban on slaughtering... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Rally held on Int’l Human Rights Day in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: In connection of International Human rights day a rally was carried out by District Administration... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
PFA imposes EPO on ‘murabba’ factory over violations LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday discarded 12,000 kg of inferior quality candied fruit (Murabba)... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Pakistan rejects Indian SC’s decision on IIOJK status: Kakar ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has stated that Pakistan unequivocally rejects the decision of the... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Pakistan becomes signatory to Marrakesh Treaty ISLAMABAD: Pakistan became the signatory to the Marrakesh Treaty aimed at providing access to published work for... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Pak Embassy hosts Science Diplomacy Networking Event in Brussels BRUSSELS: The Embassy of Pakistan in Brussels hosted a Science Diplomacy Networking Event, featuring distinguished... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
LHC reserves verdict on maintainability of PTI’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the maintainability of a petition of Pakistan... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Judges are paid to work six days a week, says CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice said the judges of the Supreme Court are paid to work six days a week, and not four and a... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Funding pro-PTI vloggers: Jemima rebuffs Zardari’s allegations LONDON: British filmmaker Jemima Goldsmith has rejected the allegations made by former president Asif Ali Zardari... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Financial institutions urged to explore Ethiopia’s lucrative markets ISLAMABAD: Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Checking wastage of flour: Demand to make QR-Code print on polypropylene bags mandatory ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Finance Minister, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, has been requested to make mandatory printing of... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
May 9 protests: Court adjourns hearing of IK’s bail plea in 6 cases ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, adjourned hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Country will fight back till terror ends: Kakar ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said on Tuesday that the country would fight back till... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
CM visits PIC, reviews facilities for heart patients LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi promptly visited the Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore, assessed... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
CEC of IPP reposes confidence in Tareen and Aleem LAHORE: The central executive committee of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) on Tuesday unanimously reposed its... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
50th STP batch of ACCs: CAP holds final passing-out ceremony KARACHI: The Customs Academy of Pakistan (CAP) held its final passing-out ceremony on Tuesday for the 50th... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Ashrafi rejects Indian Supreme Court’s judgement ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Special Representative for Religious Harmony and Islamic Countries Hafiz Tahir Mahmood... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Absence of Secy irks Senate panel ISLAMABAD: Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges took serious notice of the absence of the ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
3 districts included in nearest benches of LHC LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Tuesday approved the inclusion of districts Bhakkar, Mianwali ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
IHC overturns Nawaz’s last graft conviction ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, acquitted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Afghan govt asked to hand over TTP leadership to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan delivered a strong demarche to the Afghan interim government in context of the Tuesday’s ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Dera Ismail Khan: 25 troops martyred, 27 terrorists killed ISLAMABAD: In a flurry of terrorist attacks in Dera Ismail Khan including a suicide bombing of a security forces... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 06:11am
PTA unveils ‘Cyber Security Strategy’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) while admitting an increase in cyber attacks complexity... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
JI says will be reaching out to all Kashmir-based political parties ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) while denouncing the Indian Supreme Court (ISC)’s decision regarding upholding the... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
PBC, SCBA condemn Indian SC’s verdict on IIOJK’s special status ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) strongly condemned the Indian... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
‘Judicial murder’ reference: Purpose is to expose ‘all the perpetrators’, says Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the purpose of ‘Zulfikar Ali... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Pakistan, Russia agree to continue constructive engagement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have agreed to continue “constructive” engagement on regional issues including... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Rough political seas have foundered PML-N founder’s ship in mid-ocean “Our politics is about re-relevance.” “Is that a political science term?” “If it isn’t it is one now.”... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Justice Naqvi says he has no faith in SJC proceedings ISLAMABAD: Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi said he has no faith in the proceedings of the Supreme Judicial... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
PTI questions ECP regarding pleas challenging intra-party polls ISLAMABAD: Former ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has questioned the maintainability of the petitions... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
NTC Lecture Series Discourse: Realignment of import substitution urged to address global trends ISLAMABAD: “Thickness in public-private-partnership would pave the way for the government to effectively pursue... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Court defers indictment of IK, Qureshi till today ISLAMABAD: The special court on Tuesday deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Fawad, Alvi discuss proposed ‘PC Ordinance’ ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Privatisation Fawad Hasan Fawad called on President Dr Arif Alvi and... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Australian HC meets new PTI chairman ISLAMABAD: In the run-up to February 2024 general elections in the country, the Australian High Commissioner to... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Mayor highlights significance of University Road BRT Red Line corridor project KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that the under construction Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
PTI leaders declared Pos LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday declared PTI leaders Murad Saeed, Imtiaz Sheikh, Farhat Abbas, ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Human rights activist Ramla Baig shares her ‘inspiring journey’ LAHORE: Ramla Baig, a human rights activist, called on Tuesday for the implementation of human rights laws. While... Updated 15 Dec, 2023 06:27pm
JI chief rejects poll delay proposals LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said that the proposals for the delay of elections are coming from... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Awareness workshop on drug use and HIV LAHORE: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in collaboration with the Ministry of National Health... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Amidst the what, how, when to privatize As airline privatization began in the late 20th century, the airline industry historically subject to strict control... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 06:09am
Protecting foreign investment Foreign investment plays a significant role in the economic development of a country as it boosts economic growth,... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Letters We salute heroism of our soldiers Dozens of our brave and valiant soldiers embraced martyrdom in D I Khan yesterday when terrorists rammed an... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
MENA COP28 in Dubai: 5 key takeaways for Pakistan One of the world’s most important climate change conferences, the UN’s COP28, came to an end on Tuesday. With... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:38am
New corporate mantra–‘DEI or DIE’ “Strength lies in differences”. Stephen Covey. Agreed; why then are we always searching for similarities. We ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Wall St inches up after November inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes edged higher on Tuesday, following inflation data that kept expectations of a... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Stocks France, Germany shares hit record highs, but give up gains after US CPI PARIS: France and Germany’s benchmark stock indexes briefly touched record highs on Tuesday after data showed US... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Chinese stocks rise as investors await policy signals SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks ended higher on Tuesday, led by property and banking shares, amid investor optimism ahead ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Nikkei closes higher TOKYO: Tokyo’s key stock index closed higher Tuesday but trimmed earlier gains as traders eyed a major government... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Energy shares drag Indian shares down BENGALURU: India’s Nifty 50 and Sensex fell on Tuesday, weighed by a pullback in energy shares ahead of inflation... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 12, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 13, 2023)... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
‘PTI will never encourage any anti-state institutions drive ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday reiterated that PTI founder Imran Khan's political journey is a... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
PTI criticises acquittal of Nawaz in Al-Azizia reference ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday strongly reacted to the acquittal of ex-prime minister Nawaz... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Al-Azizia reference: PML-N welcome Nawaz’s acquittal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Tuesday welcomed its Quaid Nawaz Sharif’s acquittal in ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Rates New record high hit KARACHI: Despite mid-session pressure, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday closed at new highest-ever level on the... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Energy OGDCL propels production revival from KPD Field KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), as part of its production optimization drive has... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Energy ‘Consumers should have power to buy power from firms of their own choice’ FAISALABAD: Electricity market may be developed in Pakistan enabling consumers to purchase this utility from the... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Energy US natgas prices down NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid more than 10% to a near six-month low on Monday, hurt by ample output while... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Energy Oil falls more than 3pc, extends losses after US data NEW YORK: Oil prices fell more than 3% on Tuesday, hitting their lowest level in six months amid growing concerns of... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 139,237 tonnes of cargo comprising 59,466 tonnes of import cargo and 79,771... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures end unchanged BEIJING: Japanese rubber futures took a breather on Tuesday after a sharp jump in the previous session, with a ... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Iron ore futures rebound BEIJING: Iron ore futures rebounded on Tuesday with the Singapore benchmark at the highest level since February, as... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil ends flat MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures ended a volatile session flat on Tuesday, as a drop in inventories offset a... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Chicago soyabeans ease after rally SINGAPORE: Chicago soyabeans fell on Tuesday, shedding some of previous session’s gains and easing from their... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Copper rises on weaker dollar LONDON: Copper prices rose in London on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar, the prospect of tighter supply next... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Gold upwards as dollar dips ahead of US inflation print BENGALURU: Gold prices recovered from a three-week low hit the previous session, as a weaker dollar provided support... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (December 12, 2023)... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Spot rate inert amid slow trading activity LAHORE: The trading in the local market on Tuesday remained dull and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
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 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (December 12, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (December... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (December 12, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (December 12, 2023).... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 12, 2023).... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 12, 2023)... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (December 12, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (December 12, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Energy Minister accuses APL of not lifting petrol, HSD stock ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Energy, Muhammad Ali, on Tuesday accused Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) – a... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
IMF review: MoF takes step towards ensuring desired outcome Second review under IMF's $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) is expected to take place in February 2024 Updated 13 Dec, 2023 12:03pm
Q1FY23: Provincial development spending up 38pc to Rs245.5bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Provincial development spending has increased to Rs245.5 billion during the first quarter... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:35am
CDWP clears four uplift projects worth Rs36.22bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared four development projects at cost of Rs 36.22... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:23am
Key policy rate kept unchanged at 22pc KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday kept the policy rate... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
PM terms energy sector a ‘nightmare’ ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq has described the energy sector as a nightmare for the country... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:24am
PC Board approves draft rules ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission Board on Tuesday approved the draft Privatisation Commission (Government to... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:39am
Aramco to acquire 40pc stake in GO Pakistan KARACHI: Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has signed definitive... Published 13 Dec, 2023 05:33am
Cotton & Textile Higher tariffs cause power consumption decline: APTMA ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumption of textile sector in the jurisdictions of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco)... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:48am
Oil policy deadline: CCoE grants oil refineries 60-day extension ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has granted a 60-day extension to oil refineries to meet the... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:53am
Industry and investors: Dispute resolution tribunal to be set up ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to establish a specialised tribunal to resolve disputes expeditiously between... Updated 13 Dec, 2023 09:22am