Palestinian Authority: Yellen says Israel resuming revenue transfers SAO PAULO: Israel has agreed to resume tax revenue transfers to the Palestinian Authority to fund basic services and... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Saudi Arabia denies its minister met with Israeli counterpart ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia denied that a meeting had taken place between its commerce minister and his Israeli... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Three Test cricketers taking part in Level-1 coaching course LAHORE: Three Test cricketers Aamer Malik (14 Tests, 24 ODIs), Naved Latif (1 Test, 11 ODIs) and Saleem Elahi (13... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Current crisis: Experts for increased collaboration among govt, industry, academia LAHORE: Distinguished experts convened at the 9th Invention to Innovation Summit emphasized the crucial need for... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Ejaz Ch’s jail trial: LHC directs law officer to furnish documents LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday directed a law officer to furnish complete documents relating to a... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Punjab Job Centre has enrolled 60,000 employers so far LAHORE: Punjab Job Centre, a collaborative initiative of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
PML-N discusses formation of new Punjab cabinet LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Tuesday held a consultative meeting at Jati Umrah which ... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
HBL Zarai Services launched BUREWALA: HBL launched a new company, HBL Zarai Services, a significant step forward in the realm of agricultural... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Indus Hospital launches ambitious ‘Ramazan Campaign 2024’ KARACHI: Over two hundred esteemed guests gathered at the Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus, Karachi, to witness the... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
PSW mega event inaugurated at Expo Centre Lahore LAHORE: Pakistan Sustainability Week (PSW) alongside Solar Pakistan – 14th International Renewable Energy... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
IBA Karachi organises ‘IBA Leaders Connect’ KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi held ‘IBA Leaders Connect’ at a local hotel,... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
ZAB murder case a case of sheer dishonesty: SC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Manzoor Malik, a former judge of the Supreme Court, stated that malice in Zulfikar Ali Bhutto... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Multan Sultans defeat Lahore Qalandars by 60 runs LAHORE: Multan Sultans outclassed defending champions Lahore Qalandars by 60 runs in the 14th match of the ... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Huge quantity of gold, cash seized at JIA KARACHI: Customs officials on Tuesday seized substantial quantity of gold and cash at Jinnah International Airport.... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
JI, PTI, GDA, JUI-F protest against ‘vote rigging’ KARACHI: Opposition parties on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration against the alleged rigging in February 8... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
FIA granted 5-day physical remand of journalist ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) a five-day physical remand of... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Maritime and regional security: Pakistan, Ethiopia discuss increased cooperation ISLAMABAD: Jemal Beker Abdula, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
CPJ urges govt to ‘unconditionally’ release Toor NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency arrested independent journalist Asad Ali Toor on Monday after he... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 09:43am
Africa Thousands of Nigerians protest soaring costs ABUJA: Thousands of Nigerians rallied against soaring living costs on Tuesday as the worst economic crisis in a... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Europe Europeans rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron BERLIN/MOSCOW: Germany, Britain and other European countries said on Tuesday they had no plans to send ground troops... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
USA In Michigan, some voters ‘uncommitted’ to Biden; Trump seen beating Haley DEARBORN: President Joe Biden’s support for Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza is being put to a test on Tuesday... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 27, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 28 2024)... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
NA session summoning: President has made the right decision: IK RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan has said that President Arif Alvi did the right thing... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
IK, Bushra indicted in Al-Qadir Trust case RAWALPINDI: An Accountability Court on Tuesday indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Five years of ‘Operation Swift Retort’: Pakistan will respond to any aggression: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar made it clear on Tuesday that Pakistan will respond strongly... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Alvi to face multiple cases: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari claimed that President Dr Arif Alvi would... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Rain inundates various areas of Gwadar GWADAR: Heavy downpour in Gwadar city and surroundings on Tuesday inundated various areas of the city. According to... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Murad takes oath as CM; Bilawal, others present at ceremony KARACHI: Syed Murad Ali Shah has received a third consecutive term at serving as the Sindh Chief Minister as he took... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Birth of first Holstein Friesian calf: UVAS achieves milestone in livestock breeding research LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) has achieved a significant milestone in livestock... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
UAF holds Gur, cultural mela FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad organised Gur and cultural mela that brought different colors ... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
SP martyred, two terrorists killed PESHAWAR: In yet another terrorism incident reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a senior police officer was... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
SAU's IT graduates showcase innovative solutions HYDERABAD: Dr. Fatah Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University, (SAU) Tandojam, highlighted the rapid... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Rain likely on March 01 KARACHI: Met Office forecast rains with a thunderstorm for Friday (March 1). Over the last two days, the strong... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Punjab CM pledges commitment to meritocracy, public service LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed her profound appreciation for honest officers,... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Policewoman praised for rescuing woman from blasphemy mob LAHORE: A police officer who saved a woman accused of blasphemy from a mob of 200 men in Lahore has described how ... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Newly elected assembly of KP to take oath today PESHAWAR: The newly elected assembly of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is going to take oath today as all arrangements have... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
LHC issues bailable arrest warrants of Tehreem Elahi LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued bailable arrest warrants of Tehreem Elahi the wife of former federal... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
SDPI holds policy dialogue: Govt must transform Gwadar into technology-based gateway ISLAMABAD: The government must transform Gwadar into a technology-based gateway for not only Pakistan but also a... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
‘Adoption of preventive steps against diseases prerequisite to ward off treatment’ ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that the adoption of preventive measures against various diseases was a... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Annual sports gala of IELL gets underway at SU HYDERABAD: An annual two-day Sports Gala of the Institute of English Language & Literature (IELL), University of... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
AKU receives $1.5m Wellcome Leap KARACHI: Aga Khan University has received a $1.5 million grant from Wellcome Leap, a leading global health ... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Overseas Pakistanis: DIB & DHA City Karachi sign MoU KARACHI: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) Pakistan and DHA City signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to become the... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Punjab PA to meet today LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman called the session of Punjab Assembly today in the provincial... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
2nd show-cause notice to Islamabad DC: IHC recalls its order for issuance ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) recalled its order to issue second show-cause notice to Islamabad deputy... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
PTI leader speaks about party’s approach to foreign policy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan on Tuesday said that the party is not against any... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
National Assembly session: Dar accuses Alvi of attempting to violate constitution ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Ishaq Dar on Tuesday accused President Arif Alvi of... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
PML-N’s parliamentary party meeting today ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s parliamentary party meeting will be held at the Parliament House... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Allocation of reserved seats: PML-N leader supports PTI’s demand ISLAMABAD: In a rare display of parliamentary solidarity beyond the party lines, a member of the upper house of... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
PTI chairman urges ECP to allot reserved seats to SIC forthwith ISLAMABAD: The chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday called upon the Election... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Rates PSX ends on negative note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed mixed trend and after moving in both directions, finally ... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Energy OGDCL’s net sales revenue reaches Rs235.375bn mark ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) announced on Tuesday that net... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Wasn’t Captain Safdar (retd) at Maryam’s oath-taking ceremony? “So Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) has transitioned.” “Indeed she has. In her maiden speech as an oath taker... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Business strategy in downtimes Business environment has been uncertain and unsure. That was to be. Any country before the elections is naturally... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Healing, not dealing, for civilian supremacy In his very first speech after taking over the mantle in 1971 of what remained of Jinnah’s Pakistan, Zulfikar Ali... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 10:06am
Letters The Ichrra incident Whatever happened in Lahore’s Ichrra the other day clearly shows our progressive regression, to say the least.... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Energy Bangladesh raises gas prices for power plants DHAKA: Bangladesh has raised gas prices for power plants by 0.75 taka ($0.0068) per unit to ease the subsidy burden,... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Energy Oil prices higher HOUSTON: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as the market focused on uncertainty over a potential Gaza ceasefire and... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Energy US natgas futures rebound NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained more than 6% on Monday ahead of the expiration of the March contract... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate sheds Rs500 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday decreased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Wall Street wavers ahead of key inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Tuesday as investors awaited a crucial inflation report and... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 rises on miners, tech support PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index inched up on Tuesday, with Germany’s DAX hitting a record high, while... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Stocks China stocks rise, led by AI firms SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Tuesday, with artificial intelligence (AI) firms leading the gains, helped by the AI... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends nearly flat TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed nearly flat on Tuesday, giving up most of its early gains as investors... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
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 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (February 27, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (February... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (February 27, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (February 27, 2024).... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 27, 2024).... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (February 27, 2024)... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (February 27, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Nepra, Ogra laws to be amended: Trying to insulate regulators from govt interference Decision taken at the latest meeting of Cabinet Committee on Energy which has also been ratified by the caretaker Federal Cabinet Updated 28 Feb, 2024 10:16am
Energy sector revolving debt has reached Rs5,422bn: minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Energy Minister Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said that total revolving debt of the energy sector is... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 10:12am
Large steel sector’s value chain: EDB to furnish report on energy costs in coordination with ministries ISLAMABAD: The country’s steel industry has backed out from its demand of creation of “distinct category” regarding... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 08:56am
Discos: Govt refuses to appoint IFC as TA of privatisation ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has reportedly refused to appoint International Finance Corporation (IFC) as the... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 08:58am
Six months: Centre transfers Rs2,435.349bn to provinces ISLAMABAD: The federal government has transferred Rs2,435.349 billion to the provinces during the first six months... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 10:14am
Ministry issues guidelines for PSDP 2024-25 ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has issued guidelines for Public Sector... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 08:56am
Austerity committee created ISLAMABAD: The government has created an austerity committee to be headed by the caretaker finance minister with... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 10:16am
Ban on vehicles, machinery, equipment buying imposed ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has imposed a ban on purchase of vehicles, machinery, and equipment, and creation of... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 08:56am
Presidential election schedule to be announced on March 1: ECP yet to decide SIC reserved seats issue ISLAMABAD: With the matter involving the allocation of several reserved seats in the three Assemblies pending before... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 09:20am
Conduct of business of banks: FTO has no jurisdiction to probe legality: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared that the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) cannot assume the powers... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 09:19am
Zakat contributions: SECP issues new accounting standards for NPOs ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued new accounting standards for the... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 08:54am
PCJCCI praises induction of KCCDZ project into CPEC LAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) express enthusiasm for the inclusion of... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
LCCI rejects hike in electricity tariffs LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has denounced the recent increase in electricity prices,... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Gold prices slightly lower KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday inched down on the local market but was unchanged, traders said. Gold was traded for... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Discos’ accountability EDITORIAL: Once again the incompetence, inefficiency, and perhaps corruption in the working of Discos (distribution... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
And another needless crisis EDITORIAL: So, the next roadblock in the national journey back to a proper, functioning democracy has been placed by... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Sahibzadi Mahin Khan made Convener FPCCI body KARACHI: Sahibzadi Mahin Khan has been appointed as Chairperson by FPCCI to represent Pakistan Chapter at Economic... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise on stronger oil SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose by about 1% to close above the 300-level mark on Tuesday, supported by gains... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 165,714 tonnes of cargo comprising 112,857 tonnes of import cargo and 52,857... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Soybeans up on short-covering SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans gained more ground on Tuesday, rising almost 1% as the market was supported by... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Iron ore rebounds on hopes of China demand recovery SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures rebounded on Tuesday, supported by hopes of demand recovery in top consumer China and a... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR19.087 ... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Gold prices gain on softer dollar BENGALURU: Gold prices rose on Tuesday as the dollar softened, while investors awaited a key US inflation report and... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher for a third straight session on Tuesday, tracking gains in rival... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Copper prices edge up LONDON: Copper prices in London rose for the first time in three sessions on Tuesday, on hopes that next week’s... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (February 27, 2024)... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
WTO approves services trade rules, overcoming objections ABU DHABI: The World Trade Organization Tuesday enshrined new rules facilitating trade in services between more than... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am
Daraz announces layoffs KARACHI: Alibaba-owned e-commerce platform Daraz Group has announced layoffs across the group to “adopt a more... Published 28 Feb, 2024 06:10am