Famine risk rising in Gaza: UN GENEVA: The population of the Gaza Strip faces an increasing risk of famine as the Israel-Hamas war drags on, the... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
EU top diplomat says Israel can’t ‘have veto’ on Palestinian state BRUSSELS: EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday said that Israel cannot be allowed to unilaterally block... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Gaza ground war: Israel loses 24 soldiers in deadliest day GAZA STRIP: Israel said Tuesday 24 soldiers were killed in the biggest single-day losses since the start of its... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
General elections: 49 foreign journalists issued visas so far: govt ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Pakistan, Qatar sign agreements to boost employment opportunities for Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move to bolster job opportunities for Pakistanis, the Special Assistant to the Prime... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Ahmed Baig new title holder for Rashid D Habib Memorial Golf 2024 KARACHI: The 13th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2024 concluded on Sunday at the... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
LHC restores interim bails of IK in seven cases LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday restored interim bails, of PTI former Chairman... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Condolence by APNS KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
SC reserves verdict on Shaukat Siddiqui’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved the judgment on Shaukat Siddiqui’s petition regarding his removal... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Educational institutions: LWMC holds awareness activities LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) held awareness activities in several educational institutions... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Nawaz irked by lion’s presence at election rally LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif took notice of bringing a lion to the party’s... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
IGP Punjab visits various police development projects LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar is actively monitoring the early completion of ongoing police... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
CM Naqvi inspects key infrastructure projects LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi conducted thorough inspections, covering the CBD Punjab... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Lahore police device security plan for polls LAHORE: The Lahore Police has devised a comprehensive security plan to ensure the smooth proceedings of the upcoming... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Bilawal steps up election campaign CHINIOT: Ahead of general elections 2024, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Russian strikes kill seven, create new panic across Ukraine KYIV: A wave of Russian missiles hit Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities killing seven people and wounding dozens,... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
NATO signs $1.2bn artillery shell deal BRUSSELS: NATO on Tuesday signed contracts worth $1.2 billion to acquire over 200,000 155-millimetre artillery ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Asia 31 dead in southwest China landslide BEIJING: The death toll from a landslide that struck a remote and mountainous part of southwestern China reached 31... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
USA ‘Doomsday Clock’ remains at 90 seconds to midnight WASHINGTON: The symbolic “Doomsday Clock” was reset to 90 seconds to midnight on Tuesday, reflecting existential... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Humanitarian aid stuck at port: PRCS appeals for waiver of demurrage KARACHI: A consignment of Pakistan Red Crescent Society containing vital humanitarian aid donated by the Egyptian ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
US pledges over $320K to Balochistan’s Mehrgarh Museum? KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Chief Minister of Balochistan Ali Mardan Khan Domki launched the... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
International Day of Education: National Foods Ltd sign MoU with TCF KARACHI: On International Day of Education celebrated across the world annually on 24th January 2024, National Foods... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
9th Annual Deaf Reach Golf Tournament KARACHI: Deaf Reach proudly hosted its 9th Annual Golf Tournament at the DHA Country and Golf Club (DACGC) in ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
The Sustainable Development Goals: Developed nations urged to deliver on their commitments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called upon developed countries to deliver on their commitments and support the Global South... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Code of conduct violation: ECP Sindh intensifies monitoring KARACHI: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sindh chapter said it has been strictly monitoring violations of the... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Educational institutions urged to promote culture of research ISLAMABAD: Research is the key to economic, social and scientific development and the educational institutions in ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
ISSI holds round table discussion on Indian elections ISLAMABAD: As the general elections in India draw nearer, the India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
National Women’s T20 Tournament: Lahore, Karachi, Multan emerge victorious in sixth round LAHORE: The sixth round of matches of National Women’s T20 Tournament saw wins for Lahore, Karachi and Multan as... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Health sector: Minister briefs governor about measures LAHORE: Federal Health Minister Nadeem Jan called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman at Governor House... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
PTI candidate approaches LHC LAHORE: A candidate of PTI from NA- 128 Salman Akram Raja, has approached the Lahore High Court against the Election... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Punjab tightens Quail hunting laws LAHORE: In a recent move, the Punjab government has tightened Quail hunting regulations by restricting both the... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Thesis show 2024 of IAD students kicks off at SU HYDERABAD: The thesis show 2024 has officially kicked off at the Institute of Art and Design (IAD), University of... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
TikTok shares approach to upholding, protecting election integrity ISLAMABAD: TikTok shared its approach to upholding and protecting election integrity on its platform ahead of the... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 23, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 24, 2024)... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Rates PSX attains firm footing KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday remained under pressure during initial hours, however healthy buying in... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
LGs barred from announcing, executing uplift schemes till elections ISLAMABAD: Failing to hold local government elections in Punjab, the country’s largest province, and Islamabad, ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Father kills son over political party flag PESHAWAR: A father killed his son after the pair disagreed about which political party flag to display in the ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Torkham border crossing reopens ISLAMABAD: Torkham border crossing was reopened for trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan after 10-day closure with... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
World Bank rates Sindh education project as moderately unsatisfactory ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the progress towards achievement of the project development objective of the... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Bilawal to address election rally in Peshawar PESHAWAR: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is scheduled to address an election rally here at Purdah Bagh (Shahi... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
JI announces ‘power show’ in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Tuesday announced to hold a convention on January 28 in the megacity as part of its... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Security arrangements in Sindh: 122,000 cops, 10,000 rangers to be deployed KARACHI: As many as 122,000 police officials, besides 10,000 paramilitary rangers would be deputed across the Sindh... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Cypher case: Ex-official says he suggested issuing demarche to US ISLAMABAD: Former secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Asad Majeed, on Monday, while testifying before the special... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
IK asks candidates to launch campaigns openly ISLAMABAD: A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan called for countrywide protests,... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The gap between declassification and disqualification “Question: Can the chief executive of a country declassify a classified document?’ “In the US a President, as... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Abrogation of constitution: SC hints at initiating action against Suri ISLAMABAD: The apex court summoned former deputy speaker National Assembly Qasim Suri on the next date and hinted at... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Empowering provinces Disruptions in constitutional rule can have dire consequences, leading to political instability, uncertainty, and a... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Humans are humans, not mere resources Human Resource (HR) is it. HR is the most important resource. Human capital counts. Humans are the assets. Human... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Letters The lackluster election scene Although the general election is around the corner, electioneering has not picked up momentum in any meaningful... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Seasonal grid instability challenges in Pakistan—II Pakistan’s generation capacity, encompassing northern hydel, southern nuclear, and coal sources, requires ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as mixed earnings weigh on risk appetite NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged lower on Tuesday as a mixed bag of earnings from industry... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Stocks European shares dip amid caution ahead of ECB policy decision PARIS: European equities ended lower on Tuesday as investors refrained from making big bets ahead of the European... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Stocks Beijing’s support pledges scrape China stocks from lows SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks were lifted from multi-year lows on Tuesday by a news report and cabinet pledge flagging... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Stocks Indian shares slump 1.5pc as financials weigh BENGALURU: Indian shares surrendered early gains to end sharply lower on Tuesday, as HDFC Bank led a decline in... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Rates Karachi Port Activities KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 103,383 tonnes of cargo comprising 34,313 tonnes of import cargo and 69,070... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 23, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 23, 2024).... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 23, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 23, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Deployment of army troops okayed: Inter-ministerial body on proposed FBR reforms formed ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the deployment of Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces troops for the... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 09:59am
OIC denounces Ram Mandir inauguration ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Tuesday expressed grave concern over the construction of... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 08:37am
‘Deemed income’ on immovable properties: SC asks HCs to decide the matter expeditiously ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the High Courts to expeditiously decide the matter of tax on “deemed... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 10:00am
KE, Hubco ink MoU to explore off-take of electricity KARACHI: CEO K-Electric (KE) Moonis Abdullah Alvi and CEO The Hub Power Company Limited (Hubco) Kamran Kamal signed... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 08:38am
Plugging revenue leakages: LTO deploys officers at Sindh sugar mills KARACHI: The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) has again deployed its officers at sugar mills in Sindh to monitor... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 10:00am
Commodities Gold recovers slightly KARACHI: Gold on Tuesday regained some value but silver continued to stay firm on the local market, traders said.... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Energy OGDCL announces oil discovery at Sono-9 well in Hyderabad ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced that the development well Sono-9 in Sono... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Energy PTEA seeks govt’s intervention for restoration of competitive energy tariff FAISALABAD: High priced energy is adversely impacting the textile industry, the key driver of the country’s ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Tuesday (January 23, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Commodities Chicago soybean higher SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Tuesday, with short-covering supporting prices, although... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Commodities Gold up on softer dollar BENGALURU: Gold prices rebounded on Tuesday, helped by a weaker US dollar, while investors looked forward to more US... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Energy Oil prices gain NEW YORK: Oil prices inched up Tuesday, as traders weighed production outages in the US and tensions in the Middle... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 16.882... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil gains SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, driven by concerns about severe rains disrupting production... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Commodities Iron ore futures soar BEIJING: Iron ore futures climbed on Tuesday to their highest level in more than a week, as investor confidence was... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Energy US natural gas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 3% to a five-week low on Tuesday on forecasts for demand to keep ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Commodities Copper higher on hopes for more stimulus in China LONDON: Copper and other industrial metals pushed higher on Tuesday on hopes that top metals consumer China would... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Commodities Japanese rubber gains SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures sustained gains for five straight sessions on Tuesday, as heightened confidence ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (January 23, 2024)... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate picks up Rs500 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) announced a significant increase of Rs 500... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
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 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 23, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 23, 2024).... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 23, 2024)... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
SBP to launch platform for FX interbank market State Bank of Pakistan decides to revamp the foreign exchange trading system Updated 24 Jan, 2024 10:10am
PM welcomes investment of international companies ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has welcomed the investment of international companies like... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 08:37am
Hydropower project: PPIB conveys revised COD to NTDC ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has reportedly communicated revised Commercial... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 09:58am
PMUs in Discos: Cabinet throws PD’s plan into trash bin ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has reportedly thrown Power Division’s plan of Performance Monitoring Units (PMUs) in... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 08:38am
Mine mouth Thar coal project: SECMC wants to extend support for KE offtake ISLAMABAD: Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) is said to have shown willingness in extending support for the... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 09:58am
MPC meeting on 29th KARACHI: The meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will be held on... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Industry SECP, UN Women host 3rd ESG Symposium KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with UN Women Pakistan, ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
KATI lauds govt’s decision to fix industrial power rate at 9 cents/KWh KARACHI: Acting President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Nighat Awan expressed ... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
CCP supports PAS to encourage self-regulatory mechanism ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has extended its support to the Pakistan Advertisers Society... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Industry Need for strengthening Pakistan-Iran ties stressed KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Industry KP CM formally launches Bannu Economic Zone PESHAWAR: Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Former Justice Syed Arshad Hussain Shah formally performed the... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Govt may take rice exports to $5bn by 2028: Shahzad Malik LAHORE: Pakistan has the potential to take its rice exports to US $5 billion by the year 2028 and then double this... Updated 24 Jan, 2024 04:45pm
Taxes Industrial undertakings: Minimum tax payable despite exemption under Economic Reforms Act LAHORE: Minimum tax is payable by the industrial undertakings despite enjoying exemption under the Economic Reforms... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am
Money & Banking Bank of America cuts 20 staff in Asia HONG KONG: Bank of America on Tuesday announced job cuts of around 20 bankers in Asia, three sources with knowledge... Published 24 Jan, 2024 05:07am