Private sector funding key to climate transition, WB chief says WASHINGTON: The World Bank is working to slash how long it takes to get financing projects off the ground as part of... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Death toll rises as bombing of Gaza continues GAZA STRIP: Israeli bombing killed dozens of people in besieged Gaza, the health ministry of the Hamas-run... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Solidarity expressed with Iran ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jillani on Thursday spoke to the Foreign Minister of Iran, Hossein... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Civil society demands govt criminalise child labour in domestic work KARACHI: Human rights, child rights, civil society activists, legal experts, independent human rights institutions,... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Industry PBF demands govt declare 2024 ‘the year of exports’ KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) demands that Federal Government may declare the 2024 year of exports for... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
APNS offers condolence KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Companies ICT services: PTCL Group renews partnership with TPL Trakker ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Thar Foundation unveils ‘Portraits of Thar 2.0’ KARACHI: Thar Foundation, in collaboration with Thar Block II entities, unveiled the ‘Portraits of Thar 2.0’... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
South Asia Nepal signs hydro energy export deal with India KATHMANDU: Nepal signed a deal with India on Thursday for the Himalayan republic to export 10,000 megawatts of... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Islamic State claims responsibility for Iran’s deadliest attack DUBAI: Islamic State claimed responsibility on Thursday for two explosions that killed nearly 100 people and ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
PM for foreign policy guided by country’s vision ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday underscored the need for a foreign policy that... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
SC says sections related to morality ‘fine-tuned by lawmakers’ ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa on Thursday said the clauses of morality in Articles 62 and 63 were imposed,... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Alvi approves ISJS reconstitution ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday approved the reconstitution of the Islamabad Subordinate Judiciary... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Up to 300 units: PPP to provide free electricity, Bilawal LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto said on Thursday that the PPP would provide free of ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Nov FCA: Discos’ tariff hiked by Rs4.13/unit ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised Discos tariffs by Rs 4.13 per unit for... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
CDWP clears four projects worth Rs363.38bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared four development projects of a total cost of ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Weather conditions disrupt flights KARACHI: Multiple flights in and out of Islamabad and Peshawar were diverted, cancelled, or rescheduled due to poor... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Commissioner orders effective polio drive in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Commissioner Hyderabad Syed Khalid Hyder Shah taking notice of one more environmental sample of polio... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
No ban on coverage of IK, Pemra tells LHC LAHORE: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Thursday told the Lahore High Court that there... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
PFA imposes fine on 13 fast food restaurants LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday imposed a collective fine of Rs 226,000 on 13 well known fast... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
PITB unveils national expansion plan for entrepreneurial ecosystem LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousaf has said that the objective of National... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Red Sea: SMAP, PNSC officials discuss security concerns KARACHI: Qasim Yaqoob Paracha, Acting Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP), met with ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Articles 62, 63 of constitution aimed at ensuring transparency in politics: JI LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Siraj ul Haq has emphasized that articles 62 and 63 of the constitution ensure... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Toshakhana case: Indictment of IK, Bushra Bibi adjourned till tomorrow ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Thursday deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Bilawal to address over 30 rallies, public gatherings across all provinces ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will hold more than 30 rallies and public... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Light rain likely today KARACHI: Districts in upper Sindh are likely to experience isolated light rain as foggy, dry and cold weather may... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
NAB references: IHC restores 10-year disqualification period for convicts sentenced by courts ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday restored the 10-year disqualification period for the convicts... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
LHC rejects plea seeking restoration of bat as PTI’s election symbol LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday rejected the plea of a PTI activist seeking the restoration of bat ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Gohar says IK never criticized CJP ISLAMABAD, Jan 04: The chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Gohar Ali Khan on Thursday said that former Prime... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Seminar held at LCCI ‘Natural’ medicines can help cure various diseases: experts LAHORE: “The best active lifestyle, food supplements and natural medicines can be helpful in preventing many... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Seminar discusses role of PRMI ISLAMABAD: Representatives from across Pakistan gathered here on Thursday for an enlightening seminar organised by... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Training of electoral staff yet to complete ISLAMABAD: Slightly above half of almost one million electoral staff have only completed their preparatory training... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Agri sector: Punjab takes steps to protect women employees’ rights LAHORE: Agriculture Department, Punjab is taking all possible measures to ensure the protection of the rights of... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Governor praises role of business community LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman, while acknowledging the role of business community in the... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Governor-CM meeting: Naqvi vows to help improve air quality in Lahore LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman here at Governor... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Passengers coming from abroad: Govt decides to conduct Covid testing ISLAMABAD: Following the emergence of a new variant, JN-I, of Covid-19 globally, the government of Pakistan has... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Setting up of ‘Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal’ notified ISLAMABAD: The government has notified the establishment of Telecommunication Appellate Tribunal – a long-standing... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
PPC, CrPC: KP caretaker cabinet approves draft amendments PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa caretaker cabinet approved the draft of an Ordinance amending various sections of... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 04, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (January 05, 2024)... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Rates Equities inch down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Power talks to power’ “Yet another myth has been debunked.” “Which one are you referring to? That Nawaz Sharif can win an election... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Planning a non-austerity, pro-growth IMF programme In its April 2023 flagship World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) pointed out... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Withholding tax system: automation The economic topography of nations depends heavily on a robust revenue system, akin to the lifeblood sustaining its... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Letters Bilawal’s egalitarian approach to politics Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s post on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) yesterday makes an... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Stocks Wall St climbs on financials boost NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Thursday, boosted by gains in financial stocks, while strong jobs data prompted... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Stocks European shares bounce back from three-week lows PARIS: European shares recouped some losses on Thursday after hitting three-week lows in the previous session, with... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Stocks China stocks fall on macroeconomic factors SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks closed down on Thursday dragged by liquor companies’ shares, as investors remained ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Stocks Financials, energy lead rebound in Indian shares after fall BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes bounced back after a two-session drop on Thursday, led by financials on ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Stocks Tokyo’s Nikkei ends lower on year’s first trading day TOKYO: Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed lower on Thursday, Japan’s first trading day of 2024, as the... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 82,484 tonnes of cargo comprising 45,235 tonnes of import cargo and 37,249... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Energy Oil falls on massive US fuel inventory builds LONDON: Oil prices fell 2% on Thursday, largely unwinding an earlier rally, as massive weekly gasoline and ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Energy US natural gas prices rise NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 4% to a one-month high on Thursday on a drop in daily output and... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
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 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (January 04, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (January 04, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (January 04, 2024).... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 04, 2024).... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 04, 2024)... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (January 04, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (January 04, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (January 04, 2024) ============================= 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
German car sales up but electric models lose ground BERLIN: Sales of new cars in Germany increased in 2023, official data showed Thursday, but an end to government... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Challenges to SDGs implementation agenda reviewed ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) Sub-Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasised the... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 01:08pm
Team reaches UAE to remove bottlenecks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s key team comprising caretaker Minister for Commerce and Industries, Gohar Ijaz has reached... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 09:17am
Mega road network project: Chinese investment dependent on political stability ISLAMABAD: Chinese companies are interested in investing in mega road network project depending on political... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 09:14am
Forex Forex reserves hit 23-week high KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) foreign exchange reserves recorded a notable increase of $ 1.3 billion... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
PM brings role of SIFC under the Gulf focus Pakistan desires to expand bilateral cooperation across all spheres, particularly trade and investment, says Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Updated 05 Jan, 2024 02:12pm
FBR develops new tool for retailers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has developed a new software for taxation of retailers under the new... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 02:27pm
Price of gas to Fatima, Agritech: Ministry seeks ECC’s approval for upward revision ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy has sought the approval of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 09:22am
Hydropower, transmission: Major projects face rupee cover issue ISLAMABAD: Major hydropower and transmission line projects are reportedly facing Rupee cover issues due to less... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 08:45am
Gas shortages in Sindh becoming increasingly acute ISLAMABAD: The gas crisis continued to worsen as the Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) was compelled to... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 09:34am
PM urged to help resolve issues facing Karachi’s industry ISLAMABAD: Karachi’s business community and industrialists have sought caretaker prime minister’s help for... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 10:39am
Governance, basic services in KP: Senate panel to probe $44m MAGP-II ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Thursday decided to investigate the $44 million Merged Areas Governance Programme... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 09:13am
FTO asks FBR not to file writ petitions against its orders ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) not to file writ petitions... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 08:27am
Alhamra Arts Centre to host 11th Literary Festival LAHORE: The 11th edition of the Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) is set to take center stage at the Alhamra Arts ... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Money & Banking Bank Alfalah launches 1000th branch, surpasses Rs2trn deposits KARACHI: Bank Alfalah Limited, one of the leading commercial banks in Pakistan, achieved two significant milestones... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
State of democracy: a bleak picture EDITORIAL: With the country on the cusp of holding general elections, the Pakistan Institute of Legislative... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Broadening tax net: will FBR win big? EDITORIAL: For years, FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) has tried and failed to expand the tax base, leading to an... Updated 05 Jan, 2024 12:02pm
Industry PCJCCI underscores need for transforming industrial economy into digital economy LAHORE: Moazzam Ghurki, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has suggested to... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Businessman optimistic about business outlook KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday further declined on the local market with silver also inching down, traders said.... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Money & Banking HABIBMETRO strengthens its digital presence thru Kuickpay KARACHI: HABIBMETRO recently signed an agreement with Kuickpay to further enhance its digital presence and provide... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Money & Banking US dollar slightly down NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Thursday after hitting two-week highs the day before as the positive impact of... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies fall BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies declined on Thursday as investors reassessed their expectations of steep and early... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Commodities Dalian iron ore extends gains as hopes of stimulus persist BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures extended their rise for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, underpinned by... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rebound SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday, snapping four consecutive sessions of losses, underpinned by... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 25.476... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Commodities Gold prices little changed as US payrolls loom BENGALURU: Gold prices held steady on Thursday as investors braced for the US non-farm payrolls data that could... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a six-day winning streak to end lower on Thursday as traders gauged... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Commodities Aluminium slides on easing supply LONDON: Aluminium prices slumped on Thursday as raw material supply concerns eased and investor optimism over early... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (December 04, 2024)... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained tight and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Industry Goods-laden trucks: officials, businessmen reach agreement PESHAWAR: Members of the business community and officials concerned on Thursday agreed over expediting crossover of... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am
Companies Karandaaz launches WeHub ISLAMABAD: Karandaaz successfully conducted specialised training sessions, in collaboration with DEMO, to train 145... Published 05 Jan, 2024 03:12am