USA US calls on Pakistan to lift social media restrictions WASHINGTON: The United States called Wednesday on Pakistan to lift restrictions on X, formerly known as Twitter,... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
South Asia Police fire tear gas at protesting Indian farmers, govt offers talks SHAMBHU, (India): Indian police fired tear gas and water cannons on Wednesday to scatter thousands of farmers trying... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Europe Former London police officer convicted of multiple rapes LONDON: A former member of the Metropolitan Police has been convicted of multiple rapes, including of a child,... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Red Sea ballistic missile attacks trigger Asian interest in defences SINGAPORE: The use of anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) in the Red Sea has spurred interest in Asia about the... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
HBL-PSL-9: Karachi Kings defeat Peshawar Zalmi by seven wickets LAHORE: Karachi Kings locked their first win of HBL PSL 9 after they defeated Peshawar Zalmi by seven wickets, here... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Europe Media investigation identifies 45,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine WARSAW: The BBC Russian Service and news outlet Mediazona have confirmed the identity of around 45,000 Russian... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Europe EU targets Chinese firms, N Korea in new Ukraine war sanctions BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday agreed to ban exports to three mainland Chinese firms and blacklist North Korea’s... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Gaza humanitarian situation ‘inhumane’: WHO GENEVA: The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is inhumane, the head of the World Health Organization said... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Somalia approves defence deal with Turkey MOGADISHU: Somalia’s cabinet and lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed a defence deal with Turkey, with Mogadishu locked... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Lawyers for US urge UK court to reject Assange appeal bid LONDON: Lawyers for the United States on Wednesday urged a UK court to block a last-ditch bid by Julian Assange to... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
US urges UN court not to order Israel out of Palestinian lands THE HAGUE: The United States said on Wednesday the World Court should not order the unconditional withdrawal of... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
PKNC conference concludes at SAU HYDERABAD: The two-day Second Annual Pakistan-Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) Conference organized by the Institute of... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Newly-elected NA members: One-window facilitation centre established ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Secretariat Islamabad has established one-window facilitation centre to assist and... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
NBG Pakistan hails PPP, PML-N agreement KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Powers of withdrawing electoral symbol: LHC seeks replies from ECP, centre within a week LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought replies from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
LHC reserves verdict LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a petition by PTI-backed independent candidate... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
LHC adjourns proceedings in plea of PTI senator LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday adjourned the proceedings in a petition of PTI senator Ejaz Chaudhry and... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Iran, China CGs bid farewell to Caretaker CM Punjab LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has started his farewell meetings, as he held separate meetings... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Toshakhana case: Hearing against Nawaz, Zardari, Gilani and others adjourned till Mar 6 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of Toshakhana case against Pakistan Muslim... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Govt ‘extends’ Rangers’ deployment in Mianwali for three months MIANWALI: The government on Wednesday extended the deployment of Rangers in Mianwali for three months, sources ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Governor inaugurates Pak Pharma & Healthcare Exhibition & Conference LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman has said that he would summon the Punjab Assembly session upon... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Arrest warrant of PTI senator Faisal Javed suspended ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday suspended the arrest warrant of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senator Faisal... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 21, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (February 22 2024)... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Russia appreciates Pak policy on Ukraine conflict ISLAMABAD: Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert Khorev on Wednesday said that there has been no confirmation of... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
PTI rejects PML(N)-PPP agreement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday plainly rejected what it called ‘malicious attempts to... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Balochistan CM slot: PPP completes consultations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) completed consultation for government formation in Balochistan and it... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Services on election day: Internet suspension: SHC seeks reasons from Centre KARACHI: Once again ordering the restoration of internet services in the country, the Sindh High Court (SHC) on... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
2022 flood victims in Sindh still struggling to cope with losses ISLAMABAD: The 2022 flood victims in Sindh who were devastated by the worst ever flooding in the country’s ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
IHC turns down unconditional apology of DC Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, turned down Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
SJC proceedings shall not be abated if a judge retires or resigns: SC . Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
BHC CJ to be elevated to SC QUETTA: It has been decided to elevate Balochistan High Court (BHC) Chief Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan to the Supreme... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Don’t compare apples with oranges “There is one thing I simply cannot understand about transitions.” “Well, transition as in…in…how do I put... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
PTI to hold intra-party elections within two weeks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday decided to hold intra-party elections afresh within two ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
PPP nominates 3 candidates for Punjab governorship ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday finalised three nominees Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood, Qamar Zaman... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
JI asks CEC to furnish details of Rs50bn spent on elections ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami(JI) Pakistan, Wednesday, while accusing the chief election commissioner (CEC) of failing... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Recall of defective drugs: DRAP seeks input of stakeholders on guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in line with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
PTI steps up efforts to form govts at centre, in Punjab, KP ISLAMABAD: The chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Wednesday said that the party... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Senate panel recommends that parliament should immediately send bills to president for his assent ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, unanimously, recommended that Parliament should... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
JI, PTI join hands to challenge the results of Feb 8 polls KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf have joined hands, unveiling a collaborative strategy aimed at... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Maryam vows to help usher in prosperity in Punjab LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) parliamentary party in the Punjab Assembly, which met with the ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Nestlé Pakistan initiates first urban forest tree-plantation activity LAHORE: Nestlé Pakistan launched its first urban forest tree plantation activity at Allama Iqbal International... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
12th edition of LLF to begin tomorrow LAHORE: The Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) is set to captivate audiences once again as it returns for its annual... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Default, then? Fitch’s doubts about securing a post-SBA (Stand-By Arrangement) IMF lifeline show that even leading IFIs... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Beyond colonial legacies—II An additional critical factor contributing to the governance and economic challenges in Pakistan is the dominance of... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Letters Impact of imported used cars on national exchequer I would like to draw your attention to the sudden influx of cheap imported used cars. Though there’s nothing cheap... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Will the power sector ever deliver?—I The sector shenanigans have resulted in a near existential threat for the Country. Although, the situation has been... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Transformative reforms for post-election Pakistan Following the general election on 8th February 2024, the incoming government is poised to navigate a challenging... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Stocks China stocks extend rally on market rescue measures HONG KONG: China stocks rose for a seventh straight session, while Hong Kong stocks advanced as investors cheered... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Stocks Indian shares snap six-session winning run as IT drags BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Wednesday, snapping a six-session winning streak, dragged by information technology... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday as falls on Wall Street weighed on the market. The benchmark Nikkei... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
SABS University organizes anti-drug awareness seminar HYDERABAD: Shaheed Allah Buksh Soomro (SABS) University of Art, Design and Heritages, Jamshoro organized an... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Railways cop rewarded for saving life of woman passenger LAHORE: Inspector General of Pakistan Railways police has awarded the constable Bilal of Rawalpindi division with... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
PSO DIGICASH announces strategic partnership with foodpanda KARACHI: foodpanda, Pakistan has announced its strategic partnership with PSO DIGICASH, a convenient and efficient... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
PPP starts consultations for key slots ISLAMABAD: The leadership of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has started consultation for the nomination of chairman... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Rates PSX ends on positive note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Energy SSGC starts work on Rs5.1bn Kathore-Surjani pipeline project KARACHI: Imran Maniar, MD, SSGC performed the groundbreaking of the 24’ dia., 31-km gas pipeline project from ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Stocks Nasdaq tumbles ahead of Nvidia’s results NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq led declines on Wall Street on Wednesday as investors braced for Nvidia’s... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Stocks HSBC, healthcare stocks drag European shares lower PARIS: European shares slipped on Wednesday hurt by banking shares following a drop in shares of HSBC on a... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 193,397 tonnes of cargo comprising 130,799 tonnes of import cargo and 62,598... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Commodities Gold gains as markets await Fed minutes BENGALURU: Gold prices rose on Wednesday as investors looked to the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Energy US natgas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a 3-1/2-year low on Tuesday on forecasts for mild weather and low... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Grains Chicago grains ease as short-covering rally fades PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago wheat, corn and soybeans edged down on Wednesday as a bounce fuelled by short-covering... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Energy Oil rises 1pc on signs of tightening supplies NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 1 percent in afternoon trading on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions raged on in the... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (February 21, 2024)... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate higher by Rs500 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs 5,00 ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Commodities China’s top coal producing region tells miners to curb overproduction BEIJING: China’s top coal-producing region of Shanxi has ordered miners to curb overproduction, according to a... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Commodities EU wheat slips back as supply pressure persists PARIS: Euronext wheat eased on Wednesday after a day-earlier rebound stalled and hefty export supplies continued to... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Commodities Dalian iron ore dips further SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures declined for a third straight session on Wednesday due to lingering... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.422... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Wednesday (February 21, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
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 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (February 21, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (February 21, 2024).... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 21, 2024).... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 21, 2024)... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (February 21, 2024). =======================================... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (February 21, 2024). ====================================... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Foreign-funded projects: EAD seeks budget/revised estimates Economic Affairs Division holds meeting to review hydropower and transmission line projects which are reportedly facing rupee cover issues Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:54am
Next govt to implement FBR reforms, says chairman FBR will complete groundwork for reforms and submit it to the next government Updated 22 Feb, 2024 04:13pm
PPIB to review hydropower project progress tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has convened a meeting on Friday (tomorrow) to review... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:50am
MoF refuses to release Rs70bn KE TDS due to non-reconciliation ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has reportedly refused to release Rs70 billion K-Electric Tariff Differential... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:50am
PML-N negotiates terms with other parties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has geared up efforts for making the next coalition government in... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:13am
JIT to probe ‘campaign’ against ECP, govt officials ISLAMABAD: The government has formed a joint investigation team (JIT) for probing into the ongoing malicious... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:12am
SC throws out plea seeking election annulment ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of Ali Khan’s petition seeking to declare the general elections 2024 null and... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:53am
Govt bans hiring of consultants without prior clearance ISLAMABAD: The federal government has put a bar on ministries/divisions on hiring of consultants without seeking... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:52am
Hike in prices of 146 essential drugs notified ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government on Wednesday notified an increase in prices of 146 essential drugs in line with... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:15am
Agreement with US: PM optimistic about salt export boost prospects ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has expressed the hope that subsequent to the signing of the... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:49am
Tax on windfall income case: FBR decides to engage legal counsel KARACHI: In a significant development, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to engage legal counsel to... Updated 22 Feb, 2024 09:12am
FPCCI demands supply of power at the rate of 9 cents/kWh KARACHI: Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), ... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Exports of Pakistani food items to cross $7bn mark by year-end, says Motiwala DUBAI: Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Muhammad Zubair Motiwala visited Pakistan... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Sustainable growth termed ‘a must’ for stable economy ISLAMABAD: Economic experts on Wednesday underscored the need for stabilising the economy which relies on attaining... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
FTO can’t address anonymous complaints against FBR officers LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) cannot entertain anonymous and pseudonymous complaints to conduct an... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Energy Businessman urges incoming govt to address circular debt issue LAHORE: Ali Alam Qamar, Entrepreneur, industrialist and Director of Flying Group of Industries, highlighted the... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Taxes EFS: official explains FBR’s planned approach to textile value chain LAHORE: In a recent interaction with members of the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), Muhammad Sadiq,... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
‘PDM 2.0’: that, after all, is the art of politics? EDITORIAL: The deal between Pakistan Muslim league-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Capital punishment ought to stop EDITORIAL: Whilst there is a worldwide trend towards abolition of death penalty — 170 out of the 193 UN members... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Commodities Gold prices rise, silver’s steady KARACHI: The local market on Wednesday continued to see a rise in the gold prices for the sixth consecutive day but... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Commodities Punjab expecting wheat production of 25.6 MMT LAHORE: The Punjab province is expecting a good wheat production of 25.6 Million Metric Tons (MMT) out of the 17.4... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am