Pfizer sues Poland and Hungary over Covid debts BRUSSELS: Pharmaceutical firms Pfizer and BioNTech are suing the governments of Poland and Hungary alleging they... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between interim minister and caretaker minister “So Project, The Man Who Must remain Nameless failed?” “Hmmmm.” “Hey the economy faltered, the builders ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
17-member squad for New Zealand T20I series announced LAHORE: A 17-member Pakistan T-20 squad for Pakistan’s T20I tour of New Zealand announced, which will comprise ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Europe French lawmakers strike deal on tougher immigration bill PARIS: A group of French lawmakers struck a tentative deal on Tuesday on a contested bill that will toughen... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
South Asia BD protesters set train on fire amid opposition strike DHAKA: Protesters in Bangladesh set a train ablaze on Tuesday, killing four people, among them a mother and child,... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
US launches ‘Red Sea force’ as ships reroute to avoid attacks MANAMA/DUBAI: The United States on Tuesday launched a multinational operation to safeguard commerce in the Red Sea ... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 06:27am
Omar Ayub’s plea: LHC seeks replies from police, ACE LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought replies from the Punjab police and Anti-Corruption Establishment... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
PFA shuts restaurant, imposes Rs 160,000 cumulative fine LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday closed down a restaurant and penalized eight other food points Rs... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Projects failed or delayed due to lack of strategy: Experts HYDERABAD: The educationists and economic experts have expressed that due to lack of proper strategy on the ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Stable Pakistan not acceptable to enemies KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Swedish Ambassador meets FM ISLAMABAD: Swedish Ambassador Henrik Persson called on caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani, Foreign Office... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
TEVTA begins entrepreneurial, advanced freelancing skills course LAHORE: The Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Punjab officially commenced the... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 19, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 20, 2023)... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 19, 2023).... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Justice Shehram declines to hear ex-governor’s plea LAHORE: Justice Shehram Sarwar Ch of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday recused himself from a petition of former... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Inter-religious dialogue: UNGA adopts Pak-Philippines sponsored resolution ISLAMABAD: The United Nations General Assembly has adopted by consensus a resolution presented by Pakistan and the... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri Lanka, Cyprus: Alvi for enhanced cooperation ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for increasing cooperation with Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Sea travel facility between Pakistan, Iraq discussed KARACHI: Brigadier General Salih Zakhoi, the military attaché of the Iraqi Embassy in Pakistan, met with Muhammad... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Pakistani couple sentenced to life in Italy for killing daughter ROME: A Pakistani couple was sentenced to life in prison by an Italian court on Tuesday for the 2021 murder of their... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Baqar urges PM to allocate Sindh ‘proper’ gas share KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqar has urged Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq to... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
CM highlights Sindh’s share in production of chillies KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar has said that Sindh produces approximately 80 per cent... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
IK stops Gohar from allotting party ticket without his approval? ISLAMABAD: As the process of filing nomination papers begins on Wednesday (today), the incarcerated founding ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Farmers not the principal culprits There’s a continuous debate that burning of rice crop residue in Punjab is the primary contributor to smog. Every... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Bid to register all private entities: AJK IR dept asked to collect data, submit report to PM’s office in 15 days ISLAMABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in a bid to register all the private hospitals, hotels,... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
IHC reserves verdict on pleas against delimitation of some districts ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, reserved its judgement on the petitions challenging the... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
ECP orders removal of PM’s advisor Cheema ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the caretaker government to remove Ahad Cheema ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
PM terms cultural diversity ‘a source of strength’ QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday said Pakistan as a federation derived its strength... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
‘Provincial strategy for urban growth’ project successful: ADB ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated “Pakistan:... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
IK’s counsel assails ECP for holding proceedings in Adiala Jail ISLAMABAD: The counsel for former prime minister Imran Khan has lambasted the electoral body for holding contempt... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Balochistan’s governance structure being ‘streamlined’ through multiple initiatives: PM QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that the governance structure of Balochistan was being... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Governor Punjab highlights sanctity, importance of medical profession LAHORE: Inaugurating the Society of Gynecology Oncology Pakistan, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Nawaz steps up criticism of ‘electoral engineering’ in 2018 LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif said on Tuesday that the country and countrymen had to... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Letters Election: the big picture is already clear Now the general elections appear to be very much in sight. The announcement of election schedule and the consequent... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
MENA Rashid Rana’s ‘It Lies Beyond’ alongside COP28: a chance meeting to an inaugural solo exhibit in Dubai KARACHI: Who would have thought a chance meeting at Art Dubai 2023 in March would lead to an artist’s first solo... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 08:52pm
Punjab to export fodder to Kuwait LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi chaired a special meeting where a pivotal decision was taken to export... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
PM’s Youth Skill Development Programme launched: PM describes skilled human resource as ‘most important’ asset of a nation PM describes skilled human resource as ‘most important’ asset of a nation QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
AI technology—an industrial disruption explosion IRobot was the famous Hollywood movie which was released in 2004. This movie examined the relationship between ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Stocks European stocks climb on optimism over interest rate cuts PARIS: European shares climbed on Tuesday as government bond yields eased after comments from European Central Bank... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Stocks China stocks flat as sentiment remains subdued SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks ended largely flat on Tuesday, as investor sentiment remained muted between economic data... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Stocks Energy stocks power India’s blue-chip indexes to new highs BENGALURU: India’s benchmark Nifty ended higher on Tuesday, reversing course from a subdued start, led by energy... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Stocks Bloodbath on PSX KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a bloodbath and nosedived in deep red with one of the worst... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
31 vehicles impounded for overcharging LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Tuesday intensified a crackdown against transporters who refused to... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Conference on sustainable food systems in Hindu Kush LAHORE: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), in collaboration with the government... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Effective measures by police lead to increased street safety LAHORE: Lahore Police’s prompt response to calls on the police Helpline 15 has yielded a significant decline in ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
IGP reviews upgrading work of SIPS in all districts LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has said that the upgrading work of Special Initiative Police... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
IPO Chairman visits UVAS LAHORE: Chairman Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan Farrukh Amil along with Deputy Director Public... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
LDA continues operation against illegal construction LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) teams on Tuesday conducted an early morning operation against the... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
LHC issues notice to FIA in Khadija Shah’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on a petition... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
NAB files another reference against IK, Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Tuesday, filed another corruption reference against Pakistan... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Energy CPPA-G seeks tariff hike of Rs.4.6617/kWh ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought an increase of Rs.4.6617/kWh over the... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
‘Elderly politicians’ are no solution: Bilawal LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Tuesday that elderly politicians... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:49am
At least 127 die in northwest China earthquake DAHEJIA, (China): Rescuers in remote villages of northwest China dug through the rubble of collapsed homes in... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:07am
New era of Sino-Pak trade ties: First shipment of dried chillies sent to China ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries, Dr Gohar Ejaz, announced a significant... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:21am
UN weighs new ceasefire call GAZA STRIP: Israel launched more deadly strikes on Gaza Tuesday ahead of an expected UN Security Council vote on... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:48am
Tax on deemed income basis: BHC asks why FBR has different policies for Punjab and Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Balochistan High Court (BHC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to explain why Section 7E... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:47am
COAS, Commander CENTCOM discuss regional security RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir met Commander US Central Command General Michael Erik Kurilla during... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:06am
Energy Nepra owns up overcharging report; Discos’ functioning assailed ISLAMABAD: The power sector regulator said on Tuesday that the power sector would not be viable the way distribution... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Energy Regulator’s warning: Power sector will be doomed if Discos fail to mend their ways ISLAMABAD: The power sector regulator said on Tuesday that the sector would not be made viable the way distribution... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Commodities Gold prices improve slightly KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday continued inching up on the local market, traders said. They grew by another Rs400 ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Energy Solar power uplift: ‘White paper’ launched on AFCI for PV systems ISLAMABAD: The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB), Centre for Advanced Research in Engineering and ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Stocks Wall St climbs as rate-cut optimism lingers NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes rose on Tuesday, building on strong gains in recent weeks as investors... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Energy Oil rises as US launches Red Sea task force, tankers reroute BENGALURU: Oil prices rose more than a dollar a barrel on Tuesday, extending the previous session’s gains after... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 06:29am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 141,748 tonnes of cargo comprising 88,622 tonnes of import cargo and 53,126... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Energy US natgas prices gain on higher demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures pared earlier gains on Monday, but still climbed for a fourth straight session,... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SHANGHAI: Japanese rubber futures fell for a second day on Tuesday, hitting its lowest in more than two months... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 06:28am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR14.049 ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Commodities Chicago soyabean futures ease PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago soyabean futures eased on Tuesday as weather forecasts suggested dry crop belts will get... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil up on output concerns NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, fuelled by lower... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 06:28am
Commodities Copper climbs on hopes of tightening supplies LONDON: Copper prices climbed on Tuesday as supply concerns fuelled by mine closures and falling inventories in... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Commodities Iron ore futures move sideways on China’s mixed signals BEIJING: Iron ore futures drifted in a narrow range on Tuesday, as mixed market signals in top consumer China ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Commodities Gold quiet as firmer US dollar offsets falling yields BENGALURU: Gold prices were subdued on Tuesday as a slightly firmer dollar countered support from falling Treasury... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (December 19, 2023)... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate firm amid sluggish business LAHORE: The trading in the local market on Tuesday remained dull and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Energy SSGC holds annual gathering at QPC: Scholars for using gas appliances carefully during winters QUETTA: Balochistan’s well-known scholars have declared gas theft as haraam and emphasised on using gas appliances... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
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 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
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 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (December 19, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (December 19, 2023).... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 19, 2023)... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (December 19, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (December 19, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
New austerity steps await govt nod Official documents of the Finance Division notes that measures like a ban on the procurement of durable goods and vehicles are still in vogue and being implemented Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:52am
GPPs settlement: ECC may approve Rs262.075bn TSG ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is likely to approve Rs262.075 billion technical... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:50am
Appointment Rules of 2020: LHC declares appointment of chairman, members ATIR illegal ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) declared the appointment of members and chairman Appellate Tribunal, Inland... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:22am
ECP ‘discrepancies’: Lawyers’ bodies urge SC to take notice ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) said that the Supreme Court... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:08am
Electoral procedures begin ISLAMABAD: The electoral procedures leading up to the general polls formally started on Tuesday with the issuance of... Updated 20 Dec, 2023 09:21am
Pak-Afghan expo: Afghan CG, FPCCI KP region leader hold talks PESHAWAR: Peshawar-based Consul-General of Afghanistan, Hafiz Mohibullah has termed the idea of the Federation of... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Money & Banking Fake notes of Rs5000: SBP vows to improve regulations ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has assured the Senate Standing Committee on Finance to improve... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
LSM floundering EDITORIAL: Large-scale manufacturing (LSM) growth declined by 4.08 percent in October compared to October 2022 and 2... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Road to elections EDITORIAL: It’s settled, then. The Election Commission announced the election schedule and filing of nomination... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Money & Banking Internal control lapses: Rs90m penalties on erring banks termed ‘peanuts’ ISLAMABAD: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed penalties of Rs90 million on different banks and ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Industry UBG to play key role in economic development of country: Rehan KARACHI: The United Business Group (UBG) is poised to address the economic development challenges facing Pakistan, ... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Companies Sightsavers announces ‘Disability Inclusion Excellence Awards’ KARACHI: In collaboration with the Pakistan Business and Disability Network, and the Employers’ Federation of... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Money & Banking SBP grants approval: TPL, Abhi Ltd to commence due diligence of FINCA Microfinance Bank KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted TPL Corp Limited (TPL) and Abhi (Private) Limited (Abhi) its... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Industry Availing exemption from RD: Importers of motor spirit fail to establish presence of consignments on the high seas LAHORE: Importers of motor spirit have failed to establish presence of their consignments on the high seas to avail... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Industry Anti-encroachment operation: LCCI urges CM to extend deadline LAHORE: While assuring its full support to Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi for the cause of trade and industry, the... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Industry PCJCCI chief for upgrading country’s honey ‘industry’ LAHORE: Moazzam Ghurki, President of the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), stated... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
FBFC to become operational ‘very soon’, says Punjab govt official FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Business Facilitation Centre (FBFC) will become operational very soon where 17 departments... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am
Money & Banking Financing facility of Rs10bn: Bank Alfalah and U Bank enter into strategic collaboration ISLAMABAD: U Micro-finance Bank (U Bank), one of the largest microfinance banks in Pakistan, has forged a strategic... Published 20 Dec, 2023 06:00am