US imposes sanctions for violations of Russia oil price cap WASHINGTON: The US Treasury Department said on Thursday it had put sanctions on three entities based in the United... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:10am
ZS polo qualifies for Noon Polo Cup 2024 final LAHORE: ZS polo beat Total Nutrition by 6-5 and qualified for the main final of the Noon Polo Cup 2024 here at the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
PCB Chairman gets briefing on development projects LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited the National Cricket Academy (NCA) where he... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Industry Amendments to listed cos regulations: ‘Primary objective is to protect interests of minority shareholders’ ISLAMABAD: The primary objective of new amendments to the Listed Companies (Substantial Acquisition of Voting Shares... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
USA Five US Marines dead after California helicopter crash LOS ANGELES: Five US service members missing after their helicopter crashed this week in southern California have... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Europe Germany sends frigate to help secure Red Sea shipping BERLIN: A German navy frigate set sail for the Red Sea on Thursday with the aim of protecting commercial ships from... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Security further tightened as unofficial results begin to come out ISLAMABAD: Although the police personnel were seen guarding the polling stations during general elections,... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Huawei raided in France on suspicion of improper conduct PARIS: The French offices of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei were raided this week on suspicion of improper behaviour,... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:43am
Saudi firm keen to invest in renewable energy sector ISLAMABAD: Saudi company ACWA Power is reportedly ready to offer low tariff for solar project of 600 MWp subject to... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:11am
Discos’ management: CCoP defers approval to PD proposal ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has deferred approval of the Power Division’s proposal to... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 02:47pm
Israel bombs Rafah city as battlefront nears GAZA STRIP: Israel’s armed forces stepped up air strikes on Gaza’s far-southern Rafah on Thursday as fears of... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:42am
PTI claims results being delayed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday alleged that election results across the country are being... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Army congratulates nation RAWALPINDI: We extend heartfelt congratulations to the nation on the generally peaceful and violence free conduct of... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
At least 12 dead, 39 injured in 51 terrorist attacks ISLAMABAD: At least 51 cowardly terrorist attacks aimed at disrupting the electoral process took place, mostly in... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Outcome remains uncertain: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari showed concern over the slow process of... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Scientists in UK set fusion record LONDON: Scientists in Britain announced Thursday they had smashed a record for generating fusion energy in the final... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Iraq revokes Iran’s Bank Melli operating licence BAGHDAD: The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has revoked the operating licence of Iran’s largest bank, Bank Melli Iran,... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Punjab caretaker govt: Major ‘statistical discrepancy’ identified ISLAMABAD: A statistical discrepancy of Rs231.352 billion was noted in the fiscal operation (or spending) of the... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:10am
Non-compliance of allocation of 5pc quota for women: IHC directs ECP to take action against parties ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to take action on a... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Balochistan launches large-scale solar project under CPEC BEIJING: The Balochistan government, with the support of Chinese government, has completed the solarization of 12... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
IT industry urges PM to insulate it against internet disruptions ISLAMABAD: The information technology industry has urged the government to exclude it from internet suspension. A... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Kashmir a ‘flashpoint’, points out Pakistan envoy to US NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Masood Khan, has called Kashmir a “flashpoint” in tensions between... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
‘Economy, democracy crucial pillars for development of country’ LAHORE: Coordinator to Minister of State and Federal Tax Ombudsman Meher Kashif Younis said on Thursday that the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Internet shutdown attracts criticism LAHORE: The unexpected suspension of internet and mobile services on Election Day not only invited sharp criticism... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
CM expresses satisfaction over ‘peaceful’ polling across Punjab LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the Provincial Election Commission Office on... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Karachi: Some ballots without ‘serial numbers’ found KARACHI: Reports surfaced during the polling day of general elections in the city that some ballots were cast... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
PML-N monitors election process through own monitoring cell LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) monitored the election process through its election monitoring cell... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Lahore witnesses ‘moderate’ turnout LAHORE: The polling for 14 National Assembly and 30 Punjab Assembly seats was held on Thursday in the provincial... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
PPP approaches CJP against mobile phone, internet disruptions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) approached Chief Justice Qazi Faez against the unannounced disruption of... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
PM congratulates nation on ‘high’ voter turnout ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Thursday, congratulating the nation over the successful... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Daniyal Aziz arrested SHAKARGARH: Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Daniyal Aziz was arrested from Shakargarh on... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
CEC commends successful conduct of election ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja expressed his gratitude and congratulations to the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Pakistan, Russia share views on military use of AI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have exchanged views on cooperation in emerging technologies, particularly the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Europe Maersk’s profit sinks, warns of Red Sea risk COPENHAGEN: Shares in shipping giant Maersk dived on Thursday after it warned of an uncertain 2024 earnings outlook... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 08, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (February 09, 2024)... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Regulated Entities: SECP to appoint new auditors ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to appoint new auditors for... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:45am
Internet services suspended on security concerns ISLAMABAD: Keeping in view the deteriorating law and order situation and to mitigate potential security threats, the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
‘Independent’ candidates steal the election show? Clear picture likely to emerge early today Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Immediate economic priorities for the incoming government The new government that comes into office will have its work sharply cut out as far as the economic challenges are... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Outgoing caretakers & challenges ahead In August 2023, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar assumed the charge of interim Prime Minister of Pakistan, marking the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Bulldozing justice EDITORIAL: It is clear that the recent consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya has only served to whet the ... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Another gas price hike EDITORIAL: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has raised gas prices for both Sui companies - Southern and... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Letters An interesting survey A survey conducted by Ispos Pakistan Pulse has revealed some interesting details about people’s likely responses ... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Polling conducted under tight security across KP PESHAWAR: Amid stringent security and adequate arrangements, polling for 45 General Seats of National Assembly and... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
JI Karachi chief levels accusations against MQM-P KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter on Thursday vented out its anger over the alleged attempts of election... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Presiding Officer robbed in Karachi KARACHI: Unidentified armed men robber a Presiding Officer in Malir Saudabad area of Karachi on Thursday. According... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Minister says ‘enthusiastic’ voter turnout to augur well for future of democracy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said on Thursday... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Polling stations: ECP rolls out the red carpet for observers and media ISLAMABAD: In a move that promises transparency and open access, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has laid... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Energy Space heating cost: gas price hike brings factor price equalization theorem under focus ISLAMABAD: With a massive increase in natural gas and electricity prices, the cost of space heating of both energy... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
India’s central bank holds rates, vows to cut inflation NEW DELHI: India’s central bank kept interest rates unchanged for a sixth time in a row Thursday, as both ... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities Brazil farmer bankruptcy filings worry global grain traders SAO PAULO: Brazilian grain exporters lobby Anec on Thursday warned it was concerned about a rise in farmer ... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities Brazil’s Conab lowers soy, corn forecast on unfavourable weather SAO PAULO: Brazilian crop agency Conab on Thursday lowered the forecast for the country’s 2023/24 soybean and corn... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Energy India’s fuel demand rises BENGALURU: India’s fuel consumption rose 8.2% year-on-year in January, government data showed on Thursday, helped... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities Zinc hits lowest in five months on China fears LONDON: Zinc prices slid to their lowest in more than five months on Thursday, hit by rising inventories and worries... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures close almost flat amid supply worries KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures were little changed on Thursday after three consecutive sessions of gains,... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities Japan rubber futures close flat SINGAPORE/TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures ended flat on Thursday in thin trade as investors refrained from making big... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities Dalian iron ore near one-week high HANOI: Iron ore futures in China climbed to near a one-week high on Thursday, on hope of better demand from the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities EU wheat slides to fresh lows PARIS: Euronext wheat futures slid to new contract lows on Thursday as an unrelenting decline in Russian prices... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities Gold subdued as traders seek more Fed cues BENGALURU: Gold prices eased on Thursday as dollar ticked higher, with investors awaiting more cues on the timing of... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Energy US natural gas prices fall NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 2% on Wednesday to a three-year low after breaking through the key $2 ... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities Chicago soybeans drop for 2nd session SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans lost more ground on Thursday, while corn prices traded close to a three-year low hit in... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Energy Oil up on Gaza ceasefire rejection NEW YORK: Oil prices gained over 2% on Thursday on concerns of a broadening conflict in the Middle East after Israel... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Commodities Prices of parboiled rice exported from India extend rally BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK: Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India extended their rally this week,... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am
Taxes FBR computer network: Major attack aimed at data breach thwarted ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has averted a major attempt at data breach by timely stopping... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:10am
KSA to hire Goldman, Citi, HSBC for Aramco share sale RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is set to hire Citigroup Inc, Goldman Sachs Group Inc and HSBC Holdings Plc for a secondary... Updated 09 Feb, 2024 09:42am
Industry ‘Texworld Evolution Paris’: Exhibitors show substantial presence ISLAMABAD: With a total of 19 enterprises, the Pakistani exhibitors show a substantial presence and impact at the... Published 09 Feb, 2024 03:29am