Raisi meets Erdogan in Turkey for talks on Gaza conflict ANKARA: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was set to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Sisi tells Egyptians to bear with economic pain CAIRO: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told Egyptians on Wednesday they were still able to eat and drink despite... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
US Navy intercepts missiles in Red Sea while escorting Maersk ships COPENHAGEN: Shipping company Maersk said on Wednesday two US-flagged vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Houthis order US, British nationals to leave Yemen ADEN: Yemen’s Houthi authorities have ordered US and British staff of the United Nations and Sanaa-based... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Middle East Israel genocide case: World Court to rule Gaza emergency measures on 26th AMSTERDAM: Judges at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will rule on Friday whether or not they will grant... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Israeli rejection of two-state solution ‘unacceptable’: UN UNITED NATIONS: Israel’s rejection of the idea of a two-state solution with the Palestinians is unacceptable and... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
10 killed at UN complex by Israeli forces GAZA/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Tank shells hit a UN training centre sheltering tens of thousands of displaced people in... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Trump-Biden rematch looms after New Hampshire win MANCHESTER, (United States): Get ready for round two: Donald Trump all but nailed down a rematch with President Joe... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
PTA drafts framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operator services ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has drafted a framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operator... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Shah Khawar assumes powers of PCB chairman LAHORE: Shah Khawar, advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Election Commissioner of Pakistan Cricket... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Boeing will not put planes in air unless 100pc confident, CEO says WASHINGTON: Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said on Wednesday the planemaker will only support the operation of its ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
China seals closer Uzbek ties, pushes railway route bypassing Russia BEIJING: China on Wednesday upgraded its diplomatic ties with Uzbekistan and offered closer cooperation across a... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
UN experts urge rights reforms in Bangladesh GENEVA: UN experts on Wednesday urged Bangladesh to carry out major human rights reforms to reverse “repressive... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
More than 40 killed in artisanal mine collapse in Mali BAMAKO: More than 40 artisanal gold miners were killed in southwest Mali last week after the shaft they were working... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Europe EU tools up to protect key tech from China BRUSSELS: The European Union unveiled Wednesday plans to strengthen the bloc’s economic security including ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
DRAP recalls ‘INCIP 200mg Infusion’ ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has recalled INCIP 200mg Infusion (Ciprofloxacin) Batch No... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
CM praises Dagha for online services in revenue, industries depts. KARACHI: Chief Minister Former Justice Maqbool Baqir appreciated the efforts of the Minister Younus Dagha and his... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Police officers on minority quota to be recruited in Sindh KARACHI: Police officers will be recruited under the minority quota on the available vacancies of minorities in the... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Senate panel told: 44,000 beggars traveling on pilgrim visas offloaded in 2.5 years ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Wednesday that 44,000 professional beggars who were trying to ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
ATC acquits Marriyum, Javed Latif LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday acquitted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders Marriyum... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
CDA to install pedestrian bridges at three different places ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is taking several steps to provide best possible facilities to ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Elections preparations: Hyderabad Commissioner chairs meeting HYDERABAD: Commissioner Hyderabad Syed Khalid Hyder Shah presided the meeting regarding elections preparations, ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
LDA fetches Rs416m after auctioning 28 plots LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Wednesday fetched over Rs416 million after auctioning 28 ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
LHC disposes of plea against PM LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) disposed of a petition filed by a bar member against caretaker Prime Minister... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
LHC issues notice to ECP on Salman Raja’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Met Office forecasts dense fog across country KARACHI: The persistent thick fog is not leaving the horizons of the country's plains yet, as the Met Office on... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Child trafficking: NCRC unveils 3-year strategic plan & policy brief ISLAMABAD: The National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC), Wednesday, unveiled a comprehensive three-year... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Pakistani, Uzbek diplomats discuss regional situation ISLAMABAD: Top Pakistani and Uzbek diplomats on Wednesday exchanged views on connectivity between the two countries... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
PFA fines snacks production unit LAHORE: An enforcement team of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) raided a snacks unit at Gaju Mata and stopped its... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
PML-N plans to extend relief to public very soon LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb has advised the Pakistan People’s... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Punjab Apex Committee reviews security plan for polls LAHORE: The provincial Apex Committee, which was co-chaired by CM Punjab; Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, and Commander... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Ranjit Singh Haveli renovations: Rs80.5m renovation work will begin soon LAHORE: The Punjab Walled Cities and Heritage Areas Authority is going to start Rs 80.5 million renovation works on... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 24, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (January 25, 2024)... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Rates Positive trend persists KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday due to healthy... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Propaganda on social media: PM urges youth to check, re-check facts ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said on Wednesday that youth can play a constructive role in... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
President for enrollment of around 26m out-of-school kids via drastic steps ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for enrollment of around 26 million out-of-school children in the country... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Rejection of nomination papers: Elahi moves SC against LHC verdict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Pervaiz Elahi approached the Supreme Court against the Lahore High... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Elections can be contested ‘without bat as public knows IK’: ECP member ISLAMABAD: In an apparent bid to defend the decision of depriving Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of its iconic... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Gohar Ejaz assumes charge of interior minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Industries Gohar Ejaz on Wednesday formally assumed the charge of interior ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The House of Sharif ain’t known for their academic and reading skills? “Delusions are a close cousin to politicians.” “Muslims are allowed marriage with their first cousins so I am... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
PTI says will be launching ‘election campaign’ on Sunday ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday announced that it would formally kick off its election... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Jail trial notification: IHC reserves verdict on IK’s pleas ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, reserved its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Out-of-school children in Sindh: Minister to support GCT’s initiative LAHORE: In a promising development, Punjab Health Minister, Prof Dr Javed Akram, committed unwavering support to the... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Minister directs departments to prepare comprehensive security plan LAHORE: Federal Caretaker Minister for Communications Shahid Ashraf Tarar on Wednesday directed all departments... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Punjab cabinet approves dissolution of BoP’s board LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet in 37th meeting, which held here on Wednesday with Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
PML-N public gathering postponed LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has postponed the public gathering which was scheduled to be held ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Digital media: Solangi for enhancing fact-checking mechanisms LAHORE: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Solangi,... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
TTP after Pakistan-Iran confrontation Nobody’s talked about it yet, but you can be sure that one party that watched the Iran-Pakistan missile and drone... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
The energy rip-off Once an energy surplus country today it faces a circular debt of Rs 5.725 trillion, in addition to the power... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Letters PPP Senator Raza Rabbani too clever by half? Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Raza Rabbani has let the cat out of the bag by arguing that any presence of... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
NUST seminar: Comprehensive overhaul of govt’s fiscal apparatus vital: Shamshad ISLAMABAD: Effective implementation of bold and ambitious reforms is imperative to usher in a new era of development... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Federal budget and business leadership The federal budget is anxiously awaited every year and, as per tradition, the trade organizations get their act... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Stocks Asian FX largely subdued on dollar strength BENGALURU: The Indonesian rupiah led declines among Asian currencies on Wednesday, while the prospects of a rescue... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Stocks S&P 500 hits record high on Netflix earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street rallied on Wednesday, with the benchmark S&P 500 scaling record intraday levels, as ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Stocks European shares jump on upbeat tech earnings PARIS: European shares rose over 1% on Wednesday, boosted by technology stocks after software company SAP and... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Stocks HK stocks bounce after PBOC announces rate RRR cut, China up HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks clocked their best day in more than two months on Wednesday after China’s central bank... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Stocks Indian shares settle higher in volatile session BENGALURU: Indian shares settled higher in a volatile session on Wednesday, as metal stocks gained on supply ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 112,275 tonnes of cargo comprising 65,565 tonnes of import cargo and 46,710... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 24, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 24, 2024).... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 24, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 24, 2024). ==================================== ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Appointment of ATIR chief, judicial members: LHC DB suspends its single-member bench’s judgment ISLAMABAD: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) suspended its single-judge judgment regarding the... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:10am
Sale of natural gas: Ogra grants licence to SSGC’s subsidiary KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has granted a licence to SSGC Alternate Energy (Private)... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton, textile sector: US diplomat, APTMA discuss collaboration LAHORE: In a recent meeting, Kristin K Hawkins, the United States Consul General in Lahore, engaged in discussions... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Energy LPG kits’ installation in autos: Ogra likely to give qualified fuel/CNG stations special permission ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) may give special permission to qualified fuel/CNG stations to... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Energy All industries: SSGC announces 48-hour gas holiday KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 48-hour gas holiday for all industries including their... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Commodities Chicago soyabeans on short-covering SINGAPORE: Chicago soyabean futures rose further on Wednesday, with prices climbing to their highest in more than a... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures climb BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures extended early gains on Wednesday to its highest in over two months, underpinned... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Energy US natgas prices jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 6% on Wednesday on forecasts for cooler weather and higher heating... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Commodities Iron ore futures soar BEIJING: Iron ore futures climbed for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, aided by improved risk sentiment... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 20.828... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Commodities Gold slips on strong US data BENGALURU: Gold eased on Wednesday after data showed strong US business activity, even as a weakened dollar limited... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Energy Oil prices up on big US crude withdrawal NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Wednesday as a bigger-than-expected US crude storage withdrawal, Chinese economic... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Commodities Copper hits 3-week high LONDON: London copper prices rose to a three-week high on Wednesday on reinforced hopes of more stimulus measures... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Commodities Australia set to harvest bigger crops after rains defy El Nino CANBERRA: Australia is poised to produce much more wheat and other crops this year than previously thought after... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures logged gains for the sixth straight session on Wednesday, as better-than-expected... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (January 24, 2024)... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Cotton & Textile Trading activity improves on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market displayed a bullish trend on Wednesday, with trading volume meeting satisfactory... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Wednesday (January 24, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
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 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 24, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 24, 2024).... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 24, 2024)... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Energy sector: Major step taken towards reducing circular debt Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar directs Ministry of Energy to prepare and submit a comprehensive and sustainable plan after consultation with Finance Ministry Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:47am
Solar PV projects under G2G mode: PM allows PD to seek approval of summary from Cabinet ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has allowed Power Division to seek approval of a summary on... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 08:13pm
Getting power from Cat–III wind projects: KE links setting up of infrastructure to Nepra’s nod ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has reportedly linked establishment of infrastructure of power evacuation from... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:11am
Disco consumers: NTDC seeks Nepra’s help to recover Rs41.5bn ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has knocked the doors of National Electric Power... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:45am
Auction for MTBs: 62bps ‘surprise’ drop in cut-off yield KARACHI: The cut-off yield on short-term government securities surprisingly declined up to 62 basis points in the... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:11am
ECP accuses LGs of ‘facilitating’ candidates, warns of ‘stern’ action ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has accused the elected heads and other functionaries of the... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:42am
Govt picks Rs87bn thru Sukuk auction KARACHI: The government has smartly borrowed slightly less amount to maintain yields in the latest Sukuk auction at... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:10am
Petroleum concession deals, exploration licences signed ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Concession Agreements (PCAs) and Exploration Licences (ELs) over block no Kotra East (2867-8),... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:41am
PARCO pipeline: Customs unearths ‘tunnel’ dug for stealing diesel KARACHI: Customs Intelligence has busted a gang stealing non-duty paid diesel from the PARCO oil pipeline via a... Updated 25 Jan, 2024 09:46am
Taxes FBR asked to give maximum tax rebate to principals, headmasters of KP ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to give maximum income tax... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
PM says country benefiting from CPEC’s early harvest projects ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said that having achieved the first phase of... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Economic stability: TIOs directed to coordinate with business community FAISALABAD: Newly designated Trade & Investment Officers (TIOs) must ensure close liaison with the business... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
SIFC EC reviews various policy-level initiatives ISLAMABAD: The eighth session of the Executive Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) started ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am
Money & Banking NayaPay, Alipay+ to boost payments in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: NayaPay, a rapidly growing financial platform, has partnered with Alipay+, a cross-border digital ... Published 25 Jan, 2024 04:23am