US CIA chief to help broker Gaza hostage deal WASHINGTON: US Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns plans to meet with Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Europe UK to return looted royal regalia to Ghana in loan deal LONDON: Britain is returning a selection of Ghanaian gold regalia looted from an Asante king in the 19th century, in... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Muslim shopfronts torn down in Mumbai after clashes MUMBAI: Authorities in India’s financial capital Mumbai have torn down several Muslim-owned makeshift shopfronts... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Forbes’ unionized journalists stage first walk-out in magazine’s history LONDON: Unionized journalists at Forbes said they were staging a three-day walk-out from Thursday to protest alleged... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Death toll from Mali gold mine accident rises to over 70 BAMAKO: The death toll from last week’s accident at an artisanal gold mine in southwest Mali has risen to more ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Energy PDP for introducing energy-saving technologies in rural areas KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor has said that introducing energy saving technologies ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Alkhidmat hands over 30 houses to flood victims KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has handed over 30 more houses to flood victims under its Tameer-e-Watan rehabilitation... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
SBP Governor opens Japanese pottery show KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad inaugurated a Japanese pottery exhibition ‘Yakishime -... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
US Fund KPS explored takeover offer for UK’s Elementis LONDON: KPS Capital Partners recently explored a bid for UK specialty chemicals maker Elementis but has since paused... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Biden urges US Congress to approve F-16 sale to Turkey ‘without delay’ WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden sent a letter to leaders of key Capitol Hill committees on Wednesday informing... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 25, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (January 26, 2024)... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Policeman martyred in Turbat KARACHI: A policeman was martyred in an armed attack on the office of the regional election commissioner in Turbat ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
FO presents details of Indian drive of killings inside Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday unveiled the sophisticated and sinister Indian campaign of extra-territorial and... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
International education day: AKU launches innovative academic programme KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) launched its newest academic... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
SC allows PTI’s Masti Khel to contest polls ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to include Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Hearing of Al-Qadir Trust scam case adjourned ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday again deferred framing of charge against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
ECP directed to redress Salman Raja’s grievance as per law LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday disposed of a petition of PTI candidate Salman Akram Raja filed against... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
President for GB’s durable uplift ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for a special focus on the development of human as well as natural ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s always the Nawaz Sharif way or the highway “It’s like when a wealthy man dies, intestate claimants come out of the woodwork.” “I don’t get it.... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Babar ‘hatching another conspiracy under state patronage’: PTI ISLAMABAD: As Akbar S Babar is flexing muscles to “take over” Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the party on... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Delay in regularisation of ICT ‘daily wage’ teachers attracts ire of Senate panel ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Government Assurances expressed disappointment on the delay in the... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
China wants fair, timely elections: CG LAHORE: China wants peaceful, transparent, fair and timely elections in Pakistan, the Consul General of the... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Freelancers’ markets potential target of cyber criminals ISLAMABAD: Pakistan being one of the largest freelancer’s markets is also potential target for cyber criminals.... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Orders under MPO: IHC restores powers of Islamabad CC & DC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, restored the powers of the Islamabad Chief Commissioner and... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
IK says talks only on ‘fair polls’ possible ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Thursday said that he never stated that he would not... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Admissions in B.Ed FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has opened admissions for B.ED programme (1.5 years) and last... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Maryam urges people to vote for ‘a better tomorrow’ LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz has urged the people to vote for the PML-N... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
e-Khidmat Markaz launches driving test service LAHORE: The e-Khidmat Markaz located at Arfa Software Technology Park (ASTP) has launched a driving test service as... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
PILDAT president urges youth to vote in large numbers LAHORE: Young people should come and vote for their chosen parties on the Election Day was the message given to the... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
MoU signed to transfer Data Darbar’s Hospital admin to ANF LAHORE: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed to transfer the management of Data Darbar Hospital to the... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Rs43.1m fine imposed on milkmen LAHORE: The dairy safety teams of Punjab Food Authority (PFA) disposed of 377,000 litres of adulterated milk and... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
VC praises four SAU graduates for ‘outstanding talent’ HYDERABAD: The Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University Dr. Fateh Marri, congratulated the four university... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Inherent internal conflict in IMF programmes as the elephant in the room In its first review of the ongoing Standby Arrangement (SBA) programme with Pakistan, the International Monetary ... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan & ESG implementation Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) values act as the guiding principle for a corporate sector’s ... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 05:27am
Letters ‘Electronic cigarettes and devices: Menace spreading at warp speed’ This is apropos an article “Electronic cigarettes and devices: Menace spreading at warp speed” carried by the... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
SFA DG praises Sunridge Foods for safety practices KARACHI: Agha Fakhar Hussain, the Director General of the Sindh Food Authority (SFA), and his team carried out a... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Scientific consensus supports the safety and benefits of GMOs… In Pakistan, the debate over Genetically Modified Organisms including seeds (GMOs) is polarized, with concerns about... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 05:31am
Stocks China stocks rally after central bank cuts bank reserves SHANGHAI: China stocks rallied for a third straight session on Thursday, after the country’s central bank ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
13 out of 15 ‘important targets’ achieved: MoITT ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Dr Umar Saif claimed that 13... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Rates Circular debt: stocks lose 524.43 points on uncertainty KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday opened in positive however heavy selling mainly in OGDC and PPL due to... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Stocks IBM shares soar to more than 10-year high on rosy AI outlook NEW YORK: IBM shares jumped nearly 13% to a more than 10-year high on Thursday after the company reported a... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Energy IEA to expedite 2025 oil demand forecast, OPEC also moves early LONDON: The International Energy Agency is bringing forward publication of its first 2025 oil demand forecast to... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Stocks European shares muted ahead of ECB rate verdict PARIS: European shares were subdued on Thursday as investors steered clear of risky bets ahead of a widely expected... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends flat TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average erased early losses to end flat on Thursday, supported by the advances in... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Stocks Wall St climbs after strong GDP data NEW YO0RK: Wall Street’s main indexes gained on Thursday after data reflecting strong economic performance in the... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Stocks Indian shares log worst week since late Oct BENGALURU: Indian shares declined on Thursday, dragged by information technology stocks (IT) following disappointing... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 181,321 tonnes of cargo comprising 73,795 tonnes of import cargo and 107,526... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (January 25, 2024)... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Stable trend amid handsome business on cotton market LAHORE: In the bustling local cotton market, trading remained stable with satisfactory volume, according to cotton... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Energy Oil perks up nearly 2pc on US crude stock draw NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Thursday after data showed US crude stockpiles fell more than expected last week and a... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Energy Criticality of power tariff cut highlighted KARACHI: President Federal B Area Trade and Industries (FBATI) Syed Raza Hussain said the decision to cut down the... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (January 25, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
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 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (January 25, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (January 25, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (January 25, 2024).... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 25, 2024).... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 25, 2024)... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (January 25, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Jul-Dec power sector circular debt soars to Rs2.55trn Shows 10.5 percent growth in flow per month -Rs 40 billion in total terms Updated 26 Jan, 2024 11:54am
CCoE meets today to negotiate with baggasse power plants ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) headed by caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:45am
Turkish firm wants probe into ‘Lot-1 affair’ ISLAMABAD: Turkish energy firm M/s SA-RA has urged caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali to... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 09:35am
Two ‘innovative’ power sector plans fail to attract MoF support There are discussions that circular debt reduction plan should not be in conflict with pledges made to the IMF Updated 26 Jan, 2024 09:53pm
Investment roadmap of PIACL: FA presents business plan ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Privatisation Fawad Hasan Fawad chaired a meeting of the Privatisation... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:44am
PM urges Al-Jomaih Group to invest in alternative energy ISLAMABAD: The government welcomes Saudi investment in Pakistan’s energy sector, stated Caretaker Prime Minister... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 09:36am
Hunger stalks the entire Gaza Strip GAZA/GENEVA: In battered, hard-to-reach north Gaza, rare aid deliveries get mobbed by desperate, hungry Palestinians... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:46am
ECB keeps rates unchanged FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged at a record-high 4% as expected on Thursday and... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 09:55am
Armed, civil armed forces personnel: ECP issues ‘code of conduct’ ISLAMABAD: The personnel of armed forces and civil armed forces will not respond at their own to apparent... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:44am
SC highlights criticality of intra-party polls ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said if intra-party elections are not held in a political party it severs its... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 09:36am
Withdrawal of approval of non-NPO status: LHC upholds order of LTO Lahore ISLAMABAD: Lahore High Court (LHC) has upheld the order of the Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Lahore to withdraw the... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 08:45am
Commodities Concern at delayed urea distribution LAHORE: Farmers expressing their grave concern over delayed distribution of 150,000 metric tons of imported urea ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Need stressed to reduce interest rate KARACHI: Sheikh Umar Rehan, the former President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Need stressed to tap potential in aerospace market KARACHI: “Pakistan has a great potential to tap into the US $370 billion high-tech aerospace market,” said Dr... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
FD’s directives to all attached departments ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has directed all the attached departments of the Division to deposit their annual... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Reforms in insurance industry discussed ISLAMABAD: Gohar Ejaz, caretaker Minister for Commerce, Industry, Investment and Interior participated in a meeting... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Open trucks: Business community for allowing import of cotton PESHAWAR: Members of the business community urged the government and ministry of National Food Security and Research... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
SMEDA holds policy dialogue to strengthen SMEs LAHORE: In a significant move to strengthen the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) sector, the Small and Medium... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Commodities Gold prices fall sharply KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday saw a noticeable downturn on the local market but silver was steady, traders said.... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Of internet outages and bizarre excuses EDITORIAL: Internet shutdowns and nationwide disruptions to social media platforms, of late, have regrettably become... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 05:26am
Fixing the forex market EDITORIAL: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new foreign exchange (FX) electronic trading platform... Updated 26 Jan, 2024 05:18am
Commodities Japan rubber futures at three-year high on China stimulus SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures sustained gains for seven straight sessions and surged to a nearly three-year ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Commodities Gold prices move up slightly BENGALURU: Gold prices edged higher on Thursday, helped by a slight fall in the dollar, while investors awaited more... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Commodities Dalian iron ore futures rise NEW DELHI: Iron ore futures were mixed on Thursday, with the Dalian benchmark extending gains to a third session on... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Commodities Chicago corn nears 2-week high on Brazilian crop woes SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures edged higher on Thursday, with the market trading close to its highest level in two... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Commodities Asia rice: India rates spring to record highs on dwindling supplies BENGALURU/MUMBAI/ HANOI/BANGKOK/BANGLADESH: Rates of parboiled rice exported from top hub India advanced to record... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Commodities Copper prices firm LONDON: Copper prices edged up to a three-week high on Thursday and were on track for their biggest weekly gain in... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR25.875... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Taxes FTO orders probe into bank account attachments without recovery notice ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered to conduct an investigation against Secretary Revenue Division ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Industry 26 women entrepreneurs: LCCI recognises achievements LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) marked a significant milestone in women’s empowerment ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Companies PTCL Group, SNGPL renew partnership for cellular services LAHORE: The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group and the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Taxes Finalisation of revised summary to cabinet: Deliberations continue on FBR restructuring ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC), headed by caretaker Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar, continued... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Industry ‘Women in finance thought leaders workshop’ concludes LAHORE: The “Women in Finance Thought Leaders Workshop,” which was co-organized by the Asian Development Bank ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Industry PBF urges political parties to come up with ‘creative’ manifestos PESHAWAR: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has asked major political parties for presenting creative economy manifesto... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Industry All set for ‘Pakistan Mobile Summit’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mobile Summit, the first all-encompassing mobile conference in Pakistan, is set to take place on... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Money & Banking HABIBMETRO and ACE Money Transfer join hands Karachi: HABIBMETRO Bank and ACE Money Transfer have joined forces to facilitate safe and legal remittance services... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Money & Banking US dollar up slightly after GDP data NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher on Thursday after data showed the world’s largest economy grew at a faster... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Money & Banking Asian FX largely muted BENGALURU: The Indonesian rupiah touched a near 3-month low in otherwise muted Southeast Asian currency trade on... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Money & Banking Indian rupee closes little changed MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended little changed on Thursday after hovering in a tight range through much of the ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am