The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 09, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 10, 2024)... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
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 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 09, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 09, 2024).... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 09, 2024).... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 09, 2024)... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 09, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 09, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Rates Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Tuesday (January 09, 2024) ============================= 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Blinken asks Israel to avoid further civilian harm TEL AVIV: More than three months into the deadliest ever Gaza war, US top diplomat Antony Blinken urged Israel on... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Attal picked as France’s youngest PM PARIS: French leader Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday picked Gabriel Attal as prime minister in a bid to give new momentum... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
PML-N finalises process of awarding party tickets LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has completed the process of awarding party tickets to the candidates... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Senate panel briefed about ministry of narcotics ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Narcotics Control was held on Tuesday at the Parliament... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Maldives president courts investors in China as ties with India sag BEIJING: At an “Invest Maldives” forum in a southern Chinese port city, the Maldivian president shook hands and... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Europe Russia to do ‘everything’ to halt Ukrainian shelling MOSCOW: Russia said Tuesday that its military would do everything possible to stop the Ukrainian shelling of... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Bhutan counts votes as economic strife hits ‘national happiness’ THIMPHU (Bhutan): Bhutanese election officials counted votes on Tuesday after polls dominated by serious economic... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
South Asia Dutch, Singapore firms set to invest $7bn in India AHMEDABAD: Dutch and Singapore firms are set to commit $7.19 billion in investments in India during a investors’... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Trump presses immunity claim, says he could prosecute Biden if re-elected WASHINGTON: Donald Trump warned on Tuesday he could prosecute Joe Biden if he returns to the White House, as... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Gaza aid access ‘shrinking’: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday its ability to provide aid and support struggling hospitals... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
ICC says probing journalist deaths in Gaza THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court confirmed Tuesday that it is investigating potential crimes against... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Bajaur blast death toll rises to 7 PESHAWAR: The death toll of the Bajaur bomb blast on Tuesday rose to seven as two more police personnel succumbed to... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Onion prices rise due to increased export demand KARACHI: Prices of onion, a running staple food in every household, shoot up to Rs 250 per kg in the domestic retail... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Sindh govt urged to ban unhealthy food KARACHI: The Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI) has issued an urgent appeal to the Chief Secretary... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Maritime security exercise ‘Sea Guard-24’ commences KARACHI: The Maritime Security Exercise Sea Guard-24 with the aim to ensure maritime safety and security along the... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
JI to host ‘Mera Brand Pakistan’ expo KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Wednesday announced to host “Mera Brand Pakistan” exhibition with Pakistan... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Nomination papers of Dar’s mother accepted LAHORE: An appellate tribunal on Tuesday set aside a decision of the returning officer of NA-71, Sialkot and ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Zu Peshawar bags 5th int’l accolade for sustainable transport PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit System known as Zu Peshawar has secured another prestigious international... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
TEVTA directed to functionalize School of Aviation Training PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Technical Education, Industries Commerce and Newly Merged... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Spinner Sufiyan undergoes operation on left knee LAHORE: Left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem underwent an operation on his left knee at a private hospital in... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Punjab govt allocate Rs148.5m for martyrs’ families LAHORE: The Punjab government under the police martyrs package has allocated Rs.148.5 million for the accommodations... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Briefing on Sector G-14 Centre project Islamabad: Director General Housing Authority visited Sector G-14 Markaz and the project director briefed the... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Nomination papers of Sharif: Appellate tribunal upholds RO decision LAHORE: An appellate tribunal on Tuesday upheld the decision of Returning Officer of NA-132 accepting the nomination... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Rates PSX falls in volatile trade KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday witnessed a volatile session and after moving in both directions,... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
IK arrested in GHQ attack case RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been arrested in a GHQ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
NAB ends probe in Sharif Trust case bility Bureau (NAB) has closed the investigation into the Sharif Trust case against... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Polio drive: There’s positive change in public attitude: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said on Tuesday that with cooperation between the government... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
‘The Economist’ article authored by IK: PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday clarified that the most talked about article published by The... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Thall-Parachinar road: protest against terror incidents ISLAMABAD: The Thall-Parachinar road – the only road connecting the bordering tribal belt with the rest of ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Rising but lagging: female entrepreneurs Despite experiencing some growth in the past three decades, female participation rates in Pakistan’s labour force... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Hopium – II Energy pricing fortnightly (fuel, LPG and LNG), monthly (power) and 6 monthly (gas) needs an approach that smoothens... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
RO summoned LAHORE: An election tribunal on Tuesday proceeding with the appeal of Dr Yasmin Rashid against cancellation of her... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
LHC to take up IK’s plea on 12th LAHORE: A five-member bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) will proceed with the petitions of PTI former Chairman... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Pre-arrest bail extended LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday extended the pre-arrest bail of PTI former secretary general Asad Umar ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
PAD seizes substandard pesticides worth Rs2.75m LAHORE: Under an ongoing campaign against substandard and fake pesticides, the Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Alvi orders implementation of employment quota for PWDs ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need to implement employment quota for persons with... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Political engagements of western diplomats gear up ahead of polls ISLAMABAD: The top Western diplomats, stationed in Islamabad, particularly the Americans and British, have geared up... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Corruption case: AC extends physical remand of Fawad Chaudhry ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Tuesday again extended the physical remand of former federal minister Fawad... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
PTI reacts strongly to verdict against lifelong disqualification ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday said that all attempts were being made to reopen the doors of... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
SJC proceedings: SC turns down Justice Naqvi’s request for stay ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has turned down Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi’s request to grant a stay... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Desilting of canals: CM inaugurates campaign LAHORE: Inaugurating the desilting drive of canals, the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Tuesday... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Arrest warrants of Moonis issued LAHORE: A city court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants of former federal minister Moonis Elahi for... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
No ban on airing poll-related programmes: ECP tells LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday disposed of the petitions against the ban imposed on airing surveys... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Al-Qadir Trust scam: AC rejects IK’s bail plea ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Tuesday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder and former Prime... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
‘NCCIA’ being established to check cyber crimes: Director FIA FAISALABAD: National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) is being established to check the increasing cyber... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The number of misses is rising exponentially “Eggs have become very expensive.” “Everything has, the Sensitive Price Index is over 42 percent and the... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Letters Jailed IK using iPhone, laptop surreptitiously? The latest buzzword in the Pakistani politics is “Artificial Intelligence (AI)”. This has become fashionable at ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Unfulfilled promises: Windfall levy on oil and its impact on KP The Council of Common Interest (CCI) in its meeting held on 8th August 2012 while approving Petroleum Policy 2012... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 06:12am
Stocks Asian FX range-bound as traders await US data BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies were range-bound on Tuesday, while most equities in the region edged higher, as... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow drop as Treasury yields tick up NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 and the Dow slipped on Tuesday as an uptick in Treasury yields pressured some... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Stocks European shares slip, banks amongst top decliners PARIS: European equities slipped in a broad-based decline on Tuesday, as investors turned risk-off with government... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Stocks China stocks struggle for direction; tourism shares shine SHANGHAI: China blue-chip stocks rebounded slightly on Tuesday, after a five-day losing streak, with tourism... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Stocks Financials rein in Indian shares’ auto stocks-driven jump BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, led by a jump in auto stocks, but surrendered a lot of their ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 90,232 tonnes of cargo comprising tonnes Tons of import cargo and 27,676... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
PIA sell-off, outsourcing of airports: Caretaker setup for speeding up process Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar directs that the process of privatisation of the PIA and outsourcing of airport operations should be accelerated in a transparent manner Updated 10 Jan, 2024 10:13am
Pakistan Startup Fund launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday launched the first-ever “Pakistan Startup Fund” (PSF) aimed at catalyzing venture... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 08:59am
30pc taxpayers have obtained ST registration to get sales tax refunds fraudulently? ISLAMABAD: Around 30 percent of the total sales tax registered persons (397,000) have obtained sales tax... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 10:12am
Weighted average price mechanism: Local, imported urea put in one ‘basket’ ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a mechanism for urea weighted... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 08:58am
Incentives to PV solar sector: SIFC set to finalise recommendations for TPB ISLAMABAD: The Working Group (WG) of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has decided to hold a... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 12:57pm
Wind, solar projects: PPIB seeks details of LoIs issued by Punjab, Sindh ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has sought details of Letters of Intent (LoIs) of wind... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:00am
Body formed to probe power breakdowns ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has constituted a two-member committee to probe reasons for recent power breakdowns... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:42am
Taxes Coercive steps against taxpayers: probe ordered ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to investigate all cases... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:00am
UEP’s gas: ECC to allow allocation to SSGCL ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is to allow allocation of United Energy... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:41am
Defence collaboration discussed with KSA, Turkiye ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye, on Monday, discussed a prospective collaboration in defence... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:43am
Pakistan offers PTA to Egypt CAIRO (Egypt): Pakistan offered Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to Egypt envisaging boosting trade volume to 4... Updated 10 Jan, 2024 09:41am
Missing persons: 52 out of 744 production orders implemented, SC told ISLAMABAD: The Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances informed the Supreme Court that 744 production ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Subsidies on power: where’s fiscal prudence? EDITORIAL: A recent consolidated report on State-Owned Entities (SOEs) released by the Finance Ministry noted a... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Abused children: the road to rehab is long EDITORIAL: That Pakistan remains dismally poor at protecting its children from sexual abuse and online pornography ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Gold prices gain slightly KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday made slight gain but silver remain steady on the local market, traders said. Gold... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Policymakers urged to help revive economy KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
US trade deficit narrows unexpectedly in Nov WASHINGTON: The US trade gap narrowed in November with imports and exports both falling while higher interest rates... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Energy US natgas prices higher NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 4% to a seven-week high on Tuesday on forecasts for extremely cold... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Energy Oil prices climb on ME crisis, Libya outage NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed over 2% on Tuesday as the Middle East crisis and a Libyan supply outage pared the... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Soyabeans, corn steady after drop to multi-year lows CANBERRA: Chicago soyabean and corn futures steadied on Tuesday after falling oil prices and improved crop ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down on demand concerns SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slid more than 2% on Tuesday as concerns over demand in top importer China and... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.831... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Gold gains as traders find comfort in Fed rate cut hopes BENGALURU: Gold prices rose on Tuesday after touching a three-week low in the previous session as traders reassessed... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures up JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, helped by strength in... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Aluminium prices rebound as stocks decline LONDON: Aluminium prices rebounded after touching their lowest in almost three weeks on Tuesday as daily data from... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities EU 2023/24 soybean imports, rapeseed down LONDON: European Union soybean imports so far in the 2023/24 season that started in July had reached 6.00 million... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Iron ore extends decline BEIJING: Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday for a fourth consecutive session, albeit at a slower pace, as steelmakers... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (January 09, 2024)... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate gains Rs400 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Boost investment to avert ‘decade of wasted opportunity’: World Bank WASHINGTON: The global economy is on track for a woeful decade of growth unless policymakers can boost investment ... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Agriculture and Allied Agri neglect termed major reason behind economic woes HYDERABAD: The two-day International Humanitarian Technology Conference hosted by Sindh Agriculture University has... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Taxes Expert for transferring agri tax to federation LAHORE: Renowned tax expert Dr Ikramul Haq has proposed transferring the taxation of agricultural income to the... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Industry 4th Pak-Africa Trade Development Conference, exhibition opens in Cairo CAIRO: The 4th Pak-Africa Trade Development Conference and Single Country Exhibition, a major trade and investment... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am
Money & Banking HBL inaugurates Peshawar’s first Prestige Lounge KARACHI: HBL inaugurated Peshawar’s first Prestige Lounge located at University Road on Tuesday. The Prestige... Published 10 Jan, 2024 05:22am