Heavy civilian casualties sadden China BEIJING: China is saddened by the heavy civilian casualties, caused by ongoing Palestinian-Israel conflict, Chinese... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Israel keeps bombing as Blinken meets Palestinian leader GAZA STRIP (Palestinian Territories): US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Wednesday met the head of the Palestinian... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Conditions ‘indescribable’: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization pleaded with Israel on Wednesday to allow the WHO and other UN agencies access... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
South Africa takes centre stage with ‘genocide’ case JOHANNESBURG: South Africa hopes that a landmark “genocide” case against Israel at the UN’s top court will... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
HBL-PSL media rights see a massive increase LAHORE: HBL-Pakistan Super League (PSL) had yet another historic day, when its live-streaming and broadcast rights... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Europe At least two dead after migrant boat sinks off Greek island ATHENS: At least two people died when a boat carrying migrants capsized Wednesday off the Greek island of Lesbos in... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Europe Germany resumes arms sales to KSA with missile deal BERLIN: Germany on Wednesday said it had approved the sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia, ending a blockade on direct... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
South Asia Afghan women detained over improper hijab: Taliban official KABUL: A Taliban official has said several girls and women were detained recently in Kabul for not covering... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
UK, US forces repel ‘largest attack’ yet by Huthis in Red Sea LONDON: US and UK forces have shot down more than 20 drones and missiles over the Red Sea launched by Yemen’s... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Asia China tells US will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan BEIJING: China vowed on Wednesday it will “never compromise” on Taiwan and told the United States to stop providing... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Commodities Soybeans, wheat fall SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures fell on Wednesday, shedding gains from the previous session, with forecasts of... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 20.760... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rise JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, as Malaysia’s... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Commodities Copper higher on arbitrage buying, weaker dollar LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Wednesday on arbitrage buying, a softer dollar and as investors took a ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Commodities Egypt’s GASC seeks raw sugar in tender CAIRO: Egypt’s General Authority for Supply Commodities on Wednesday announced a tender to import 50,000 metric... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Europe Ukraine under no pressure from allies to stop fighting: Zelenskiy VILNIUS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday Kyiv was under no pressure from allies to stop... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
T20 tri-series: 23 probable announced for Pakistan Women's Under-19 camp LAHORE: The Women’s National Selection Committee headed by Saleem Jaffar has named 23 probable for the upcoming ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
PCB extends gratitude to Cricket Australia for support LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee chairman Zaka Ashraf has expressed gratitude to Cricket... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
‘LDA will become exemplary institution’ LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman has said that after the completion of digitisation of records in... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 10, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (January 11, 2024)... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Musharraf case: SC sets aside LHC verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, set aside the Lahore High Court’s judgment, which declared the special... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Justice Naqvi resigns ISLAMABAD: Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi on Wednesday resigned as a judge of the Supreme Court, saying it... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
11 bodies found from Lakki Marwat house PESHAWAR: Bullet-riddled bodies of 11 persons including women and children were found in a house in Lakki Marwat on... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Genocide case against Israel: Pakistan urged to join South Africa at ICJ ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday emphasized that Pakistan should immediately join South Africa in the... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
PTI gets ‘bat’ as PHC declares ECP order ‘illegal’ PESHAWAR: In a major relief ahead of the February 8 general elections, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Election candidate shot dead PESHAWAR: A candidate in Pakistan’s general elections was shot dead while campaigning on Wednesday, police said, ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: They have all managed to become richer “I can’t understand this obsession with a narrative.” “Hmmmm, in any case the diehard supporters of ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
No seat adjustment with PML-N in NA-242 constituency: MQM-P KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has once again denied reports that it has reached an ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Three cops among four martyred in Kohat PESHAWAR: At least four people including three police personnel were martyred in a terrorist attack on Lachi Toll... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Illegal Nikkah case: Court adjourns indictment of IK, spouse ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
NCHR signs MoU with HEIs to foster culture of respect, equality and justice ISLAMABAD: In order to promote human rights education among university students, the National Commission for Human... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Maryam declared eligible to contest elections LAHORE: An election tribunal on Wednesday declared the PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz eligible to contest ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
PML-N to launch election drive on 15th: Rana LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah said on Wednesday that the PML-N would... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Students in grade one and below: Pneumonia cases force school closures in Lahore LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday announced a one-week suspension of classes for... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
More than 130 Ecuador prison staff held hostage as armed forces target crime gangs GUAYAQUIL/QUITO: More than 130 prison guards and other staff are being held hostage by inmates in at least five... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Maulana tries, and fails For what it’s worth, Fazlur Rahman’s trip to Kabul has left me five hundred rupees richer. I bet with a... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
2024—Business winds and waves Goodbye 2023. A year that was tentative, testing and turbulent. The world became more uncertain and businesses more... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Letters A public safety outcry Karachi is the trade and business hub of Pakistan with a huge population and is ranked among one of the most ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Foggy weather likely to prevail this week KARACHI: The prevailing foggy conditions are likely to run through this week as well, as the Met Office on Wednesday... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
KMC to hold ‘Marigold Festival’ tomorrow KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is going to... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
‘Safe City’ being launched in other 18 Punjab cities: IGP LAHORE: The process of promotions in the police department is continuing in the New Year too, in continuation of... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Sindh CM adds another 80 buses to ‘People’s Bus Service’ fleet KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, former Justice Maqbool Baqar, added another 80 buses to People’s Bus... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Stocks China stocks hover near five-year low HONG KONG: China stocks dipped again on Wednesday to the lowest since February 2019, while Hong Kong shares logged a... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Probe into TLP protest: Defence secy writes letters to Army, Air and Naval chiefs? ISLAMABAD: Defense Secretary Lt Gen Hamood uz Zaman Khan (retd) is said to have written letters to the defence... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
PPP appreciates SC’s judgment ISLAMABAD: President Human Rights Cell of Pakistan People Party (PPP) Farhatullah Babar appreciated the Supreme... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
PML-N announces candidates from Rawalpindi Div ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) on Wednesday announced its candidates from Rawalpindi division for ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
PFA disposes of adulterated milk LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has disposed of 1,900 litres of adulterated and substandard milk during the... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
First phase of Safe City begins: Children's Hospital cameras linked to PSCA LAHROE: The process of connecting hospital cameras to Safe City has been initiated. According to details, initially,... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Rates Stocks under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday remained under pressure and closed in negative due to investor ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Rejection of IK’s nomination papers upheld LAHORE: The election tribunal on Wednesday dismissed the appeals of former PTI chairman Imran Khan challenging the... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:53am
Energy ICMA webinar reveals comprehensive plans aimed at revolutionising energy sector KARACHI: In a recent live webinar organized by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA),... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Commodities Gold, silver prices fall KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Wednesday inched down on the local market, traders said. Gold lost just Rs300... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Stocks Wall St climbs on megacap boost NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes climbed in choppy trading on Wednesday, underpinned by strength in some... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Stocks European shares end lower, with miners and travel stocks leading losses PARIS: European shares ended lower on Wednesday, with miners and travel stocks leading the fall, as optimism about... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures slip on China demand worries SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious over Chinese demand, although... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Commodities Gold firm as traders gear up for US inflation print BENGALURU: Gold steadied on Wednesday as traders kept their eyes glued to US inflation data that could shape the... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Energy Oil prices fall after surprise US storage build NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Wednesday after a surprise jump in US crude stockpiles raised worries about demand in... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 102,594 tonnes of cargo comprising 50,918 tonnes of import cargo and 51,676... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Commodities Singapore iron ore lower on subdued demand BEIJING: Iron ore futures lost stream on Wednesday for a fifth consecutive session, with the Singapore benchmark at... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (January 10, 2024)... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Cotton & Textile Sluggish business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained stable and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
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 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 10, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 10, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 10, 2024).... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 10, 2024).... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 10, 2024)... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 10, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 10, 2024). ==================================== ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Wednesday (January 10, 2024) ============================= 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Water woes to stay even after dam construction ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s water woes are unlikely to be over even after construction of Diamer Bhasha Dam (DBD) in 2030... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 12:04pm
FBR issues ‘final’ notices to non-filers Senior FBR official says blockage of mobile phones will be done positively this month, but 'not necessarily on January 15, 2024' Updated 11 Jan, 2024 10:52am
Dec workers’ remittances post 5.4pc growth MoM KARACHI: Inflows of workers’ remittances recorded 5.4 percent growth in December 2023 compared to November 2023, the... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 09:56am
Aircraft stuck abroad returns to Pakistan This was one of the two aircraft stuck in Malaysia over a payment dispute Updated 11 Jan, 2024 09:50am
PM for provision of health services to everyone ISLAMABAD: The first Global Health Security Summit (GHSS) began on Wednesday in Pakistan under the theme “Together... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:51am
Enforced disappearances: Reorganisation of cabinet panel approved ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the reorganization of the Cabinet Committee on Enforced Disappearances... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 09:56am
General elections: ECP to publish revised list today ISLAMABAD: The poll organisation is scheduled to publish Thursday (Jan 11) the revised list of the candidates... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:58am
Bilawal shares party’s ‘economic plan’ with business leaders LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari shared his economic plan with the Punjab... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:51am
Missing persons’ case: IHC underscores need for prosecuting intelligence personnel ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has stressed the prosecution of intelligence agencies’ personnel to... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 09:28am
2023: FTO provides Rs17.74bn relief to taxpayers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has provided a relief of Rs17.74 billion to taxpayers in 2023 as compared... Updated 11 Jan, 2024 08:52am
Insufficient investment: 15pc of companies experienced cyber incidents globally in last two years ISLAMABAD: Around 15 percent of companies globally have experienced cyber incidents due to insufficient ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Taxes 2022-23: Only 61 complaints filed with FTO ISLAMABAD: Only 61 complaints have been filed by the taxpayers against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) during... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Taxes Sales tax department fails to establish ‘suppression of supplies’ LAHORE: The sales tax department has failed to establish suppression of supplies after its failure to issue fresh... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Modi woos investors at business summit GANDHINAGAR (India): India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted his country’s economic prospects at a business... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
World Bank ’s perspective on global economy EDITORIAL: The global economy is on track to register a ‘woeful’ decade of growth, so maintained the World Bank (WB)... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Judicial decisions take us round in circles EDITORIAL: So, what the Supreme Court giveth; the Supreme Court taketh away – which, in the case of interpreting... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
China’s poverty reduction experience instructive for Pakistan: PCJCCI LAHORE: China’s poverty reduction experience in rural areas is instructive for Pakistan, stated by Moazzam Ghurki,... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
GSP Plus status: EU envoy urges businessmen to avail maximum advantage KARACHI: The Ambassador of European Union (EU) Raina Kionka has said that rather than staying confined to export... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Money & Banking Yuan hits one-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened to a one-month low against the dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by growing market... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Money & Banking Dollar gains on yen, Bitcoin slides NEW YORK: The dollar gained on the yen but edged lower against the euro on Wednesday as investors waited on US... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Philippine peso hits more than 2-month low BENGALURU: The Philippine peso fell most among emerging Asian currencies against the greenback on Wednesday, while... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Stocks Indian shares rise on boost from IT, Adani group stocks BENGALURU: India’s Nifty 50 and Sensex rose on Wednesday, led by gains in IT companies ahead of quarterly results... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Govt borrows Rs283bn thru MTB auction KARACHI: The federal government borrowed Rs 283 billion in the Market Treasury Bills auction held on Wednesday.... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Industry Croatian envoy discusses bilateral trade, visa issue during his visit to KCCI KARACHI: Ambassador of Republic of Croatia Dr Drago Stambuk has said that although Croatia and Pakistan were ... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Money & Banking FBL joins forces for state of the art consumer-credit ‘Decision Engine’ KARACHI: Faysal Bank (FBL) one of the premier Islamic banks in Pakistan has partnered with DataCheck, forming the... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am
Companies EFU Life partners with Mindshare to drive digital transformation KARACHI: Mindshare has partnered with EFU Life, a leading life insurance and family takaful provider, to drive the... Published 11 Jan, 2024 06:15am