Houthis strike US, British ships in Red Sea SANA: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Tuesday they had fired missiles at two vessels in the Red Sea, causing... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Punjab CM elected PCB Chairman unopposed LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has been elected unopposed as the 37th chairman of the Pakistan... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Trump sweeping immunity claim rejected by US appeals court WASHINGTON: A federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Donald Trump does not have immunity from charges that he... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Palestinian Authority to pay reduced salaries as Israel blocks funds RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Authority said on Tuesday it will pay public sector workers 60% of their December salaries... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Three die in ‘terrorist’ attack outside Istanbul court ISTANBUL: Turkish police on Tuesday shot dead two assailants from a leftist organisation, branded “terrorists” ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
BJP pushes polarising common civil law DEHRADUN, (India): India’s ruling party introduced contentious legislation Tuesday to create a common civil code ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
JI casts its doubts over ECP’s impartiality KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter on Tuesday cast doubt over the ECP’s impartiality, showing its... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Monitoring of polls: Control rooms, CCTV cameras activated LAHORE: The Lahore administration has activated control rooms while CCTV cameras were installed for monitoring the... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
14 NA, 30 PA seats in Lahore: 1,039 candidates in the election fray LAHORE: Like other parts of the country, arrangements have been given final touches to hold the elections on 14... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
‘Sun of Feb 9’ to rise with message of prosperity: Nawaz KASUR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed confidence in his party’s... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Bilawal says will protect party’s mandate LARKANA: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that he would go all-out to protect ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Europe Harry jets in to visit King Charles after cancer diagnosis LONDON: Charles III’s estranged son Prince Harry arrived in London on Tuesday, heading for his father’s side less... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 04:14pm
Britain, France lead 35 nations agreement on controlling spyware, mercenary hackers LONDON: Countries led by Britain, France and the United States and tech firms including Google, Microsoft and Meta ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Europe Pollution risks worsening global water scarcity: study PARIS: Water scarcity could affect three billion more people than previously expected by mid-century, with increased... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Africa Nobody dying from hunger in Ethiopia, says PM ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday denied that people were dying of hunger in the Horn of... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
8,000 displaced people evacuated from Gaza hospital: Red Cross GENEVA: Around 8,000 displaced people have been evacuated from a besieged hospital in Gaza’s main southern city of... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Blinken pursues Gaza truce as Israel presses onslaught DOHA/CAIRO/GAZA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met the main mediators in Gaza peace talks on Tuesday during a... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Ignite inks agreement with Pakistan Services Limited - Hashoo Group ISLAMABAD: In a significant development for the thriving Pakistan’s technology and startup ecosystem, Ignite... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
PPP lodges complaint with CEC against PML-N ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has written a letter to the chief election commissioner to lodge ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Safer Internet Day marked: Experts underscore need for users to be proactive about data security ISLAMABAD: Digital experts of Kaspersky have emphasised the critical need for users to be proactive about their data... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Seminar on IPR enforcement held KARACHI: A seminar on enhancing intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement was organised by the Directorate of... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Two terrorists killed in N Waziristan ISLAMABAD: At least two terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan district.... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 06, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 07, 2024)... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
SAU participates in digital communication workshop HYDERABAD: Dr. Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), extends congratulations to the... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
PTI says a reign of terror unleashed against it ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday alleged that the people at the helm of affairs have... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 11:31am
Mayor visits nursing school building KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday inspected the under-construction Nursing School building ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Election campaign concludes KARACHI: Provincial Election Commissioner Sindh Sharifullah has said that Tuesday (today) was the last day of the... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
CS opens free screening camp at Civil Secretariat LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman inaugurated a free screening camp at the Civil Secretariat here on... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
CJCSC, Saudi Defence Minister discuss strategic issues, defence cooperation RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Saudi Defence... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Next govt likely by Feb-end: Caretaker setup remains longest contrary to constitution ISLAMABAD: The next elected government is likely to be in place by end of February or first week of March following... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
ATCs adjourn IK’s bail pleas LAHORE: The anti-terrorism courts on Tuesday extended pre-arrest bail of former prime minister Imran Khan in seven... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
ATC indicts PTI leaders LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday indicted PTI leaders Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry and Mian... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
ATC adjourns hearing of cases till May 13 against Mughal ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of five cases registered against Pakistan... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Alvi directs PLI to pay death insurance claim to heirs of deceased within 30 days ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed Postal Life Insurance (PLI) to pay the death insurance claim of Rs 5... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Bushra seeks her transfer from Bani Gala to Adiala Jail ISLAMABAD: Bushra Bibi, the wife of former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan,... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
General elections: Political parties nominate 275 women contestants: FAFEN ISLAMABAD: Political parties have nominated 275 women candidates to contest the upcoming general elections on... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
‘PTI, PPP, PML-N lack strategies for democratic, economic, security issues’ ISLAMABAD: As the general elections loom, the three leading parties – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Pakistan... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan condemns attack on Courthouse complex in Istanbul ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the Courthouse complex in Istanbul... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Bodies of two abducted coalminers found in Duki DUKI: Bodies of two kidnapped coalminers were found here on Tuesday while two others were still missing. Two days... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
PD clarifies ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division clarifies that the news published in Business Recorder that the CCI approves 25 ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Partly Facetious: Zardari has bought a few more carrots? “I guess it’s a family affair.” “What? The distribution of who gets which ministry?” “Well that’s ... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 06:11am
ECP imposes ban on campaigns within 400m radius of polling stations ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday imposed a ban on canvassing and all forms of... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
PTI requests SC to review its judgment on intra-party elections ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) requested the Supreme Court to review its judgment as it is a ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
‘Indo-Pacific’ strategy: observations With the recent news of the six US senior trade officials intending to resign from their positions mainly due to the... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 06:13am
Multigenerational challenge—clash of the 4 titans The infamous four distinct eras; B, X, Y and Z had too many styles, multi mood swings, egos at work, clashing views,... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 06:15am
Letters Highly questionable conduct of caretakers The caretaker setup has turned out to be more smarter than any elected government in the history of the country. ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Stocks Asian FX edge higher BENGALURU: Emerg-ing Asian equities and currencies advanced on Tuesday, tracking a rebound in Chinese markets after... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Stocks Wall St mixed with focus on earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed in choppy trading on Tuesday as investors scrutinized big-ticket... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Stocks Energy heavyweights push European shares higher PARIS: European stocks advanced on Tuesday as bumper earnings from BP and higher crude prices propelled energy ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Stocks China stocks rebound sharply on support SHANGHAI: Battered Chinese stocks leapt to their largest one-day gain in two years on Tuesday and the yuan rose on a... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Stocks Tokyo shares fall, even as Toyota jumps on record earnings TOKYO: Tokyo stocks dropped on Tuesday following falls on Wall Street, even as automaker Toyota soared on record... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 06, 2024).... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (February 06, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Rates Bullish trend persists KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the back of aggressive buying by local and foreign... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Energy Oil gains on tighter supply prospects, Gaza ceasefire talks in focus HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Tuesday in anticipation of tighter supply later in February while markets watched US... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 226,110 tonnes of cargo comprising 179,530 tonnes of import cargo and 46,580... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Energy US natgas futures up on expectations of cold weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 0.2% on Monday, on hopes that winter might reappear, ending the... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Commodities Gold rebounds as dollar rally cools, Fed speakers on tap BENGALURU: Gold regained some ground on Tuesday on a slight pullback in the US dollar and Treasury yields, while... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, tracking strength in ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Commodities Chicago wheat, soybeans climb on bargain-buying SINGAPORE/PARIS: Chicago wheat and soybean edged higher on Tuesday, adjusting positions ahead of key reports ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 24.455... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Commodities Copper higher on China’s support measures LONDON: Copper prices edged higher in London on Tuesday, for the first time in five sessions, as efforts by top... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (February 06, 2024)... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate up by Rs500 per maund LAHORE: In a recent development, the Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) has decided to... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Commodities Japan rubber futures drop SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Tuesday as slowing automotive and tyre production, and vehicle demand... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Commodities Iron ore slides on China demand concern SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices slipped on Tuesday, undermined by diminishing pre-holiday restocking among... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
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 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (February 06, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (February 06, 2024).... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (February 06, 2024)... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (February 06, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Less than 48 hours before voting day: PIA restructuring, FWBL sell-off plans approved Cabinet directs the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Privatisation to deal with the matters related to the PIA financial settlement of government-owned enterprises Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:38am
Ogra allows second gas price hike of year ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regularly Authority (Ogra) allowed a raise in the gas tariff of Sui Northern Gas... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 08:58am
‘Sui ML’ between B’stan govt and PPL to be renewed ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to renew Sui Mining Lease (Sui ML) between Government of Balochistan... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:36am
More stable govt can attract external financing: S&P ISLAMABAD: A more stable political environment in Pakistan is likely an important precondition to repairing the... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:32am
CCoE approves amendments to refineries policy ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has approved amendments to Refineries Policy 2023 to resolve... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 08:59am
Sindh, Balochistan: MoC seeks MoF’s support for recovery of urea subsidy share ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has sought the Finance Ministry’s support to recover 50pc share of cost of imported... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:35am
Electioneering ends ISLAMABAD: At the stroke of midnight – 24 hours before Election Day – the high-pitch election campaign by all... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:33am
ECP to announce ‘unofficial’ results on 9th ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will announce unofficial results of all 859 constituencies of... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 11:30am
648,000 security personnel deployed ISLAMABAD: The government has deployed over 648,000 security personnel nationwide to ensure the safety of voters, as... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:34am
PM tells COG delegation: Conducive environment created ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG), led by former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 08:59am
Temporary import, export of vehicles: MoC and FBR lock horns over former’s proposal ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have reportedly locked horns over the... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 09:34am
Commodities Gold prices marginally up KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday inched up but silver was unmoved on the local market, traders said. Gold posted ... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Inflationary spiral remains a problem EDITORIAL: Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January 2024 declined by 1.4 percentage points against the previous month... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 06:12am
TTP terrorists and the Afghan Taliban EDITORIAL: Reiterating on Thursday its demand that the Kabul government rein in the self-styled Tehreek-e-Taliban... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Rain turmoil in Karachi EDITORIAL: For the umpteenth time, the denizens of Karachi had to endure misery and extreme discomfort on February... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 06:16am
QatarEnergy and India’s Petronet sign biggest LNG deal to date QUITOL, (India): QatarEnergy and India’s Petronet LNG signed their biggest single deal for supplies of liquefied... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Auction for MTBs: Govt raises only Rs64bn against Rs480bn target KARACHI: The federal government on Tuesday raised Rs 64 billion only as against the target of Rs 480 billion through... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
MoC takes major step to help protect local industry ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has decided to impose or enhance Regulatory Duty (RD) on three items to protect... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Companies (MRTs)/(MRCs), GMs: HBL delineates deferred compensation policy KARACHI: Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has informed that in accordance with the Risk Aligned Remuneration Policy of the... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Curbing misuse of scheme: Customs asks FBR to introduce new baggage rules for expats ISLAMABAD: Customs authorities of Karachi have strongly recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to amend the... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Non-duty paid foreign origin goods: Customs confiscates locally- manufactured clothing LAHORE: The customs department reportedly confiscated locally manufactured cloth on the pretext of non-duty paid... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Money & Banking US Fed official warns against cutting rates too soon WASHINGTON: It would be a “mistake” for the US Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates too soon, despite... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Europe Improving UK economy would be no election game-changer for Sunak MANCHESTER (England): Falling inflation, the prospect of interest rate cuts and signs that Britain’s economy is... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
CDWP clears irrigation project worth Rs23.835bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared a development project at a cost of Rs23.835 billion... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Industry Sale of substandard medicines continuously increasing KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Companies LWMC, PIC sign MoU LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) and the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) have formalized a... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am
Industry Business community opposes ban on minerals’ export KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has strongly opposed the proposed ban on raw minerals and marble as... Published 07 Feb, 2024 05:30am