US starts targeting banks that help Russian war in Ukraine WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday it will impose sanctions on foreign banks that support Russia’s war in... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
War pushing Gaza to famine, UN warns GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): The Israel-Hamas war is pushing Gaza towards famine, the United Nations ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Red Sea attacks hit global trade OSLO/PARIS: Maersk and CMA CGM, two of the world’s largest shipping firms, will impose extra charges after ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Suspected ‘human trafficking’: France grounds plane carrying 300 Indians VATRY, (France): A Nicaragua-bound plane carrying more than 300 Indian passengers has been grounded in France over... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Audit report 2022: clarification by PCB LAHORE: A spokesman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued clarification regarding an impression created in... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Climate-resilient houses in Balochistan: OGDCL joins hands with HANDS ISLAMABAD: In continuation of its strategic collaboration for uplifting the local community, the Oil and Gas... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Unity, tolerance, brotherhood can help overcome challenges: governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Friday that the challenges faced by the country can be... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
‘Illegal’ Nikkah case: Court writes letter to IHC registrar to conduct trial of IK, Bushra Bibi in jail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday wrote a letter to the registrar of Islamabad High Court (IHC) for conducting a... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Nestlé Pakistan extends Rs5m to PRCS LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan extended corporate contribution worth Rs 5 million, as part of its philosophy of Creating... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
General elections will be held as per schedule: govt ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Eighteen Friday signs agreement with ECHO ISLAMABAD: Eighteen Friday signed an agreement with ECHO, an initiative by Mehar Oil and Gas Private Limited, to... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Federal Urdu University: Senate body concerned at ‘precarious’ state of affairs ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training expressed reservations about... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Discussion titled ‘COP28: an analytical view’ organised by CSP ISSI, CSCCC ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a round table discussion termed the COP28 as a crucial stage for discussions on a key subject... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 22, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (December 23, 2023)... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Strike in many Balochistan cities QUETTA: On the call of Baloch Yekjehti Committee (BYC), a shutter-down strike in different cities of Balochistan was... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Senate meeting after seven years to explore journey of LUMHS: VC HYDERABAD: The Vice Chancellor LUMHS, Prof. Ikram Din Ujjan expressed that the long awaited Senate meeting after a... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Sculptures of Mao, Jinnah unveiled BEIJING: In an elegant and well attended ceremony at Pakistan Embassy in Beijing, Ambassador Khalil Hashmi unveiled... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
FM Jilani visits Kuwaiti Embassy ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani visited the Kuwaiti Embassy in Islamabad to offer... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Cold & dry weather expected today KARACHI: The country most parts are expected to experience mainly cold and dry weather on Saturday, the Met Office... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
CM pays surprise visit of Children's hospital LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi Friday paid a surprise visit to Children's Hospital where... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
CM inaugurates Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed flyover LAHORE: Inaugurating the Captain Colonel Sher Khan Shaheed flyover, here on Defence Turn on Friday, the caretaker... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Anti-power theft drive continues: KE KARACHI: The use of kundas not only bypasses safety protocols for infrastructure installed by utilities, it also... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
LHC informed: 14 cases registered against Hammad Azhar LAHORE: As many as 14 cases were registered against former federal minister Hammad Azhar. This was told to the... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Rates Stock market recoils KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in deep red due to heavy selling... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
ECP extends nomination deadline to Sunday ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has extended the date for the submission of nominations for... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
PTI assails ECP decision ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday strongly reacted to Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP)... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
ECP decides against letting PTI retain ‘bat’ symbol ISLAMABAD: Shortly after assuring the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of a level playing field in the upcoming ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Cypher case: IK, Qureshi granted post-arrest bails ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted post-arrest bails to former chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Student avails payment of annual fee by insurance company LAHORE: A medical student has availed payment of the annual fee by the insurance company after the failure of her... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Sustainable agri practices, other goals: CABI, CropLife Pakistan join hands LAHORE: The CAB International (CABI), an inter-governmental international organization on agricultural research and... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Election campaign: PPP urges CEC to place restrictions on LGs’ mayors, chairmen, nazims ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has written a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
General elections 2024: KP cabinet vows to provide a level playing field to parties PESHAWAR: The KP cabinet has reiterated its commitment to provide a level playing field to all political parties and... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
PTI lawyer terms meeting with ECP officials ‘fruitful’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Friday that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) had assured... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
PML(N)-IPP seat adjustment plan hangs in the balance LAHORE: The possibility of alliance or seat adjustment between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Istehkam... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Baloch protesters in Islamabad “There have been many butchers in history…”“Hey, if you are referring to the treatment meted out to the... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Christmas: LHC allows keeping markets, shopping malls open till midnight LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday allowed to keep markets and shopping malls open on the occasion of Christmas... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Govt’s quest for FDI: the way forward Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been crucial in supporting developing economies to participate in global trade ... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:06am
The saga of elections Elections are just round the corner. The famous English proverb says that “There is many a slip between the cup ... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:07am
Letters Has chief election commissioner erred? What has warranted the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to voice its full support to the Chief Election... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Rs16.8bn approved for Karachi water supply schemes KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar approved Rs16.8 billion in development schemes for... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
‘Ethiopian Tourism Desk’ opened KARACHI: Governor of Sindh Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori and Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
JI’s Hafiz Naeem files nomination papers KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Friday filed his nomination papers ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Stocks Wall St rises after soft inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes gained on Friday after a key inflation reading came in softer than expected,... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Stocks European shares end slightly higher ahead of holiday PARIS: European stocks closed with a whimper on Friday, as softer-than-expected US inflation data offset losses in... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Stocks HK shares tumble as gaming rules dent sentiment SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares slumped on Friday, erasing gains from early trade, as China’s new rules to curb ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Stocks Indian stocks snap longest weekly winning run in six years BENGALURU: India’s stock benchmarks advanced on Friday, paring weekly losses while ending their longest weekly... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close slightly higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks trimmed early gains and closed only marginally higher on Friday as markets overseas move into ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Police deny nomination paper snatching incident LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday disposed of a petition by the father of a PTI ticket aspirant Umair Khan... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
HRCP condemns crackdown on Baloch protesters LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday strongly condemned the violent crackdown on Baloch... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (December 22, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (December 22, 2023).... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (December 22, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
WHT transactions: FBR implements new documentation system Directs withholding agents to install and integrate fiscal electronic devices and softwares for carrying out any transactions liable to withholding tax Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:43pm
Valuation of immovable properties: FTO directs FBR to hire competent, experienced valuers ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to hire competent and... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 07:42pm
Political parties, including PTI: SC asks ECP to ensure a level playing field ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to ensure that all political... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 05:26pm
Open market: SBP unveils new exchange rate mechanism KARACHI: In order to ensure transparency and credibility to the process of compiling open market exchange rate, the... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 02:50pm
SPI-based weekly inflation soars 42.60pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended 21st December 2023, increased by 42.60... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:41pm
PSM revival: Senate body asks govt to take ‘practical’ steps ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production, Friday, while expressing serious concerns... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:26pm
Baloch protesters: President, PM discuss ‘police excesses’ ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday held a telephonic... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 09:42am
Vietnam, other origins: Customs’ values on import of cashew nuts revised ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi has revised Customs values on the import of cashew nuts... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 09:43am
Baloch women protesters: ‘Persons responsible for forceful transportation should be accounted for’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, directed the police authorities that the persons responsible for... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:42pm
Baloch protesters: EU envoy concerned over mishandling ISLAMABAD: European Union Ambassador to Pakistan, Riina Kionka, on Friday, expressed “deep” concerns over the... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 12:11pm
At least 5 labourers shot down at South Waziristan PS SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: At least five labourers were killed after unidentified assailants attacked an under-construction... Updated 23 Dec, 2023 09:06am
Energy Up to 10.11pc increase in price of RLNG for Dec 2023 ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Friday notified a raise in the price of RLNG up to 10.11... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Theft of FBR tax revenue EDITORIAL: Is it really a surprise that FBR’s “first-ever electronic tax audit of immovable property” has... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
‘Education, not guns’ EDITORIAL: The surrender of BNA (Baloch National Army) ‘commander’ Sarfraz Bungulzai, along with 70... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains dull LAHORE: The trading in the local market on Friday remained dull. Cotton analyst, Naseem Usman while talking to... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Money & Banking China’s yuan slips SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped against the dollar on Friday, dragged lower by expectations of a further widening ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Money & Banking Asian currencies set for weekly gains on Fed rate-cut optimism BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies were poised for weekly gains on Friday, with the Malaysian ringgit and the... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
‘Ghazi Economic Zone’ launched commercially PESHAWAR: Ghazi Economic Zone was formally launched on commercial basis with the laying of foundation stone of two... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Issues facing textile export industry: PTEA seeks govt’s immediate intervention FAISALABAD: Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has sought government’s immediate intervention as ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Money & Banking Meezan Bank holds its 63rd Shariah Board meeting KARACHI: The 63rd meeting of Meezan Bank’s Shariah Board was recently held at Darul Uloom, Karachi under the... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
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 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (December... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (December 22, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Money & Banking Meezan Bank, PAFLA join hands to empower freelance community KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Energy MD SSGC reiterates Company’s customer-centric approach KARACHI: Imran Maniar, Managing Director, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has reiterated Company’s commitment... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Commodities Gold prices surge KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday regained a huge momentum on the local market but silver stood unchanged, trades ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Expert for achieving sustainable agri & food security ISLAMABAD: Agriculture expert underscored the need for looking at possible actions which can help the country ... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Costly electricity termed punishment for industry KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Money & Banking BOP conducts first transaction under EXIM Bank’s export finance facility ISLAMABAD: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) becomes the first bank to execute a transaction for Export Import Bank of... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am
Money & Banking Dollar at 5-month low after US inflation cools in Nov NEW YORK: The dollar fell against a basket of currencies on Friday, hitting a near five-month low as data showed... Published 23 Dec, 2023 06:16am