UN migration agency seeks $7.9bn for migrant support WASHINGTON: The United Nations migration agency aims to raise $7.9 billion this year through a new funding push to... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
US ‘all in’ for Africa, Blinken says opening coastal tour ABIDJAN: Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday the United States was committed to deeper relations with... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
EU pushes Israel on two-state solution BRUSSELS: EU foreign ministers on Monday pressed Israel for an eventual two-state solution with the Palestinians... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
US military declares two Navy SEALs lost at sea ‘deceased’ WASHINGTON: Two US Navy SEALs who went missing during an operation to seize Iranian weapons bound for Yemen’s ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Storm Isha batters Britain, cutting power and diverting flights LONDON: Tens of thousands of people across Britain and Ireland were without power on Monday after Storm Isha lashed... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Punjab CM likely to become new PCB Chairman LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi is likely to be nominated for the post of Pakistan Cricket... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
South Asia Sri Lanka party leader gunned down in drive-by shooting COLOMBO: A Sri Lankan political party leader was killed Monday along with four others, authorities said, in a rare... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Chinese research vessel heads to Maldives, could concern India NEW DELHI: A Chinese research vessel is on its way to the Maldives, according to an Indian military official and an... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Africa Cameroon launches historic large-scale malaria jab campaign SOA (Cameroon): Cameroon on Monday launched the first malaria vaccination programme to be offered nationwide and as ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
USA DeSantis ends election campaign, backs Trump WASHINGTON: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, once the leading Republican rival to Donald Trump, ended his election... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Europe EU growth plan potential ‘game changer’ for Western Balkans, official says SKOPJE: The European Union’s 6-billion euro growth plan for the Western Balkans is a potential “game changer”... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Justice Shaukat’s case: Ex-DG ISI denies influencing superior judiciary ISLAMABAD: Former DG Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt General Faiz Hameed (retd) denied influencing the superior... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
200 shops gutted in Peshawar’s Saddar mobile market inferno PESHAWAR: A fire broke out in the early hours of Monday in a mobile market located in Peshawar’s Saddar area ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 22, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 23, 2024)... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:15am
Electoral process termed ‘fake’: Fawad says he, his group boycotting elections ISLAMABAD: The jailed ex-information minister Fawad Chaudhry on Monday declared that he and his group are going to... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Mansehra election rally: Nawaz steps up election drive, says optimistic about prospects PESHAWAR: In his maiden address in massive power show in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Mansehra district ahead of general... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Baloch protesters’ march ‘a ray of hope’ : PPP ISLAMABAD: The 1500 kilometres long march from Turbat in Balochistan to Islamabad and the peaceful sit-in in the... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Jail superintendent’s misbehaviour: Imran calls for nationwide protests on Sunday ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday called for nationwide protests on Sunday after the Adiala Jail... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Shehbaz urges people to vote for PML-N LAHORE: Former Prime Minister and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif has asked the people to vote for Nawaz Sharif on... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Rank-pinning ceremony of newly promoted police officers held LAHORE: Punjab Police arranged the rank pinning ceremony of newly promoted officers who got promotions from DSP to ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Pakistan provides training to Afghan meteorological officials LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) officials are providing weeklong training to Afghan officials ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Training: DCs asked to take action against absent polling staff LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Monday issued instructions to all the deputy commissioners to... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Seven terrorists killed in Zhob operation ISLAMABAD: Security forces on Monday eliminated seven terrorists in Sambaza Sector, Zhob district, near the... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
PM for completion of bicycle-lane project on priority basis ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has directed that the bicycle lane project, an... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Man commits suicide after killing wife, three children KARACHI: A man committed suicide after killing his wife and three children on Monday in the Falaknaz apartment in... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Candidates briefed about code of conduct of general elections KARACHI: A joint meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner South Karachi Captain Altaf Hussain Sario (retd) and ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
PTA clarification ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) wishes to clarify about misconceptions circulating in media... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
In any case polls will be held on Feb 8, says minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Monday while denouncing ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
KE asked to increase public facilitation capacity KARACHI: In order to improve service delivery and redressal of grievances of public, Members of Federal Ombudsman... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Foreign policy: China’s Sun highlights his country’s approach to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Vice Foreign Minister of China Sun Weidong has said that China accorded immense importance to Pakistan in... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Punjab Agri Marketing Ordinance promulgated LAHORE: The Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman Monday promulgated the Punjab Agricultural Marketing Regulatory... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
US Ambassador visits KWSC KARACHI: The US Ambassador, Donald Blome visited the main office of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
US to collaborate with Punjab in education, commerce fields: CG LAHORE: US Consul General Ms. Kristin K. Hawkins has shown readiness to collaborate with Punjab in the fields of... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Faizabad dharna: SC grants one more month to commission for completing probe ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has granted one more month to the Inquiry Commission to complete the probe in Faizabad... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
‘Punjab Job Centre enrolls 250,000 job seekers since Aug 2022’ LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousaf has said that Punjab Job Centre, a joint... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Punjab Agri Marketing Ordinance promulgated LAHORE: The Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman Monday promulgated the Punjab Agricultural Marketing Regulatory... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
PTA, FIA conduct successful raid against VOIP grey setup in Shahdara ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office in Lahore, in close collaboration with the... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
PFA wastes 1,000 litres of substandard milk LAHORE: Food safety teams of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday inspected 110,000 litres of milk being ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Surge in cold weather: People urged to follow healthy lifestyle LAHORE: Terming unhealthy lifestyle as one of the key reasons behind growing disease burden, health professionals... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
PBC elects Executive Committee’s chairman, VC for 2024-25 ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) elected Riazat Ali Sahar as its Vice-Chairman and Farooq Hamid Naek as... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
MPs seek exemption despite ban on prohibited bore arms licences ISLAMABAD: Despite the ban on prohibited bore (PB) arms licences, the Senate Standing Committee on Rules of ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
LHC dismisses IK’s plea to stop jail trial LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday dismissed a petition of PTI former chairman Imran Khan praying to stop... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Int’l community’s role vital in global health security: minister LAHORE: The caretaker Federal Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan has said that the international community has to play a... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Security threats: Institutions taking measures for public safety: Solangi ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi,... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Action against LTO officers: IHC summons CCIR, Member Operations FBR for initiating proceedings ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has summoned Member Operations Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Chief... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Toshakhana, Al-Qadir Trust cases: IHC rejects IK’s plea seeking stay order against jail trial ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday rejected the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences project near completion LAHORE: The project of Fatima Jinnah Institute of Dental Sciences at Jubilee Town, which halted for the last 20 ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Rates PSX posts smart rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Pakistan slams ‘Ram Temple’ construction ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday condemned the construction and consecration of the “Ram Temple” on the site of the... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Several educational centres shut over security threats in capital ISLAMABAD: Several educational institutions were closed down in the federal capital on Monday following a security... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Fake stamps: Around 850m counterfeit cigarette sticks being sold across country ISLAMABAD: The documented tobacco industry Monday raised serious concern that around 850 million counterfeit... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
USAID signs MoU with three firms ISLAMABAD: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday signed a memorandum of... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Ex-foreign secy testifies before special court: Cypher’s copy wasn’t returned to foreign ministry till Sept 2022 ISLAMABAD: The former foreign secretary Sohail Mahmood on Monday testified that the cypher copy had not been ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Two NA seats of Sargodha: ECP says elections to be held as per previous schedule ISLAMABAD: Three days after nodding the postponement of general elections on two National Assembly seats of Sargodha... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The profundity of institutional memory “Question: how do you assess who did a good job or not?” “There is the person involved who will insist the job... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Post-general election economic outlook Elections will hopefully be held in the next two weeks. They are taking place at a time when the economy continues ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Back from the brink After an exchange of missile attacks on alleged Baloch subversive elements in each other’s territory, Pakistan and... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Letters Iran and Pakistan: China is first option; it is their last option as well It is a matter of great satisfaction that China has expressed its satisfaction over the security steps that the... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Not investing in future! The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) board has disbursed around $700 million as second tranche under a $3... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Stocks Asian FX largely mixed BENGALURU: Shares in Japan and Taiwan led the charge in Asia on Monday after corporate earnings fuelled a big rally... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Stocks S&P 500 hits fresh record high NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 scaled a fresh record high on Monday, extending a bull-market run into a new ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Stocks European shares rise as Wall Street rallies PARIS: European shares rose on Monday with tech stocks leading the charge, tracking a Wall Street rally that drove... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Stocks China, HK stocks tumble amid foreign outflows SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong shares slumped on Monday, as relentless foreign outflows and a surge in short selling... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Stocks Gulf markets rise on higher oil prices DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf were up on Monday, tracking a surge in global equities amid rising oil prices, ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 207,875 tonnes of cargo comprising 86,578 tonnes of import cargo and 121,297... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (January 22, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (January 22, 2024).... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 22, 2024).... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 22, 2024)... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (January 22, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (January 22, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Forex repatriation against remittances: Govt striving to ink G2G pact with Saudi Arabia, UAE ISLAMABAD: The government is reportedly making hectic efforts for a government-to-government (G2G) agreement with... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:41am
‘Hurdles’ to copper ingots’ export to China: Exporters move SIFC against FBR ISLAMABAD: Exporters have approached the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) against the Federal Board of... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:08am
World Bank official, Shamshad discuss financing for two operations ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs met with the Country Director World Bank for... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:42am
Govt to refrain from granting any increases in salaries, pensions ISLAMABAD: The government will “refrain from granting any further increases in salaries and pensions beyond those in... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:20am
Financial close: PPIB board grants 4-month extension to Turkish firm ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has granted extension of four months to... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:30am
Circular debt reduction: MoF objects to plan tailored by minister ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reportedly raised objections on circular debt reduction plan tailored... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:09am
Iran-Pakistan diplomatic ties fully restored ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Monday decided to fully restore diplomatic ties with the return of the ambassadors... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:47am
Cabinet to discuss FBR revamp plan today KARACHI: In the cabinet meeting to be held Tuesday (Jan 23), proposals that envisage restructuring and reforms of... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:09am
SBA review: Punjab govt held responsible for Rs115bn unbudgeted spending ISLAMABAD: The government claims it has taken measures to curtail expenditure but held the Punjab government... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:46am
Anti-judiciary drive: Govt identifies 500 accounts ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Monday identified more than 500 accounts involved in anti-judiciary campaign... Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:09am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday showed some decline on the local market but silver remained firm, traders said. ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Energy Oil rises as conflicts, weather tighten HOUSTON: Oil prices rose about 2% on Monday as traders weighed the impact of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine and... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Energy US natgas prices drop on warmer forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped about 5% to a five-week low on Monday on forecasts for demand to drop and... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.430... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Commodities Soybeans, corn recover SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean and corn futures gained ground on Monday, as short-covering and strong demand for US... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil slips SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures snapped two consecutive sessions of gains on Monday, weighed down by weakness... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Commodities Gold slides on trimmed US rate cut bets BENGALURU: Gold prices eased on Monday as investors rolled back expectations of a US interest rate cut at the end of... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Commodities Copper prices drift lower LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Monday as the market focused on poor demand prospects, particularly in top consumer... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (January 22, 2024)... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market demonstrated resilience on Monday, with a subdued trading volume. Cotton analyst... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rally SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rallied for a fourth session on Monday amid a strong tyre demand outlook in 2024,... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Commodities Iron ore futures consolidate BEIJING: Iron ore futures were in a tight range on Monday, with the Dalian benchmark ticking up and Singapore prices... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Energy PPL funded WVTC commences operations in Punjab KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Limited-financed Women Vocational Training Centre (WVTC) in District Okara, Punjab... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Energy CEO FESCO for providing excellent services to consumers FAISALABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Engr. Muhammad Amir has ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (January 22, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Monday (January 22, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 23 Jan, 2024 05:14am
China satisfied with CPEC security steps Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong calls on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Updated 23 Jan, 2024 09:49am