European countries eye reopening embassies in N Korea after pandemic closures SEOUL/BERLIN: A German delegation visited the North Korean capital of Pyongyang for the first time since its embassy... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Gaza death toll nears 30,000 as UN warns of ‘imminent’ famine GAZA STRIP: Fighting raged Wednesday in the Gaza Strip, where the reported death toll in the almost five-month... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Eight migrants found dead off Morocco RABAT: The bodies of eight migrants have been found after their vessel sank off Morocco’s northern coast, local... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Biden, 81, has annual medical exam with election looming WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday underwent his last yearly medical examination before November’s... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
MENA Dubai’s economy shows no signs of slowing even as world ‘contends with uncertainty, subdued growth’ Dubai’s government has always been very optimistic and ambitious regarding the future of the emirate, says one expert Updated 29 Feb, 2024 12:44pm
Planned air ambulance service in Punjab hailed LAHORE: Welcoming the announcement of the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to start Air Ambulance service in the... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Punjab CM vows to provide quality education LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that she wants to prepare an educational... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Wapda awards consultancy contract for digitization of rock carvings LAHORE: The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) signed a contract worth Rs46.5 million with... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Punjab PA session adjourned after budget for one month granted approval LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly session, which commenced with a delay of over three hours on Wednesday, was adjourned... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
World must act to stem surge of polluting trash, UN warns PARIS: The world generated 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal waste last year and the pile of trash is set to grow... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
China urges nuclear states to negotiate a ‘no-first-use’ treaty BEIJING: States with the largest nuclear arsenals should negotiate a treaty on no-first-use of nuclear weapons... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Europe Prince Harry loses case against UK govt over security LONDON: Prince Harry lost a court challenge against the UK government on Wednesday over a decision to change the... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
‘Its cover is blown’: Australian spymaster reveals foreign espionage network SYDNEY: The head of Australia’s main intelligence agency on Wednesday revealed the existence of an “A-Team” of... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Khamenei rallies Iranians to vote Friday in show to ‘enemies’ TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader urged voters to come out in droves on Friday and show the foes of the Islamic... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
LHC disposes of IK’s plea LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition of PTI former Chairman... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
HSHM and Bahria University Islamabad join hands to provide hospitality education ISLAMABAD: In an exciting initiative designed to enhance hospitality education in Pakistan, Hashoo School of... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Islamabad United defeat Karachi Kings KARACHI: Islamabad United defeated Karachi Kings by 7 wickets in the Pakistan Super League at National Bank Stadium... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Saylani Trust sends third relief consignment to Palestinians KARACHI: The Saylani Welfare International Trust announced on Wednesday that it had shipped its third consignment of... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Japanese CG hosts ‘national day’ reception KARACHI: Hattori Masaru, the Consul General of Japan in Karachi, hosted a ‘National Day Reception’ on Wednesday... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
DHA, EEPL sign MoU on collaboration in development of properties ISLAMABAD: The Defense Housing Authority (DHA) and Eighteen by Elite Estates Pvt. Ltd. (EEPL) Wednesday signed a... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Heavy rains likely to lash several parts of Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is gearing up for significant changes in its weather, with heavy rains expected to lash out... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
‘AI has ability to perform various tasks simultaneously’ HYDERABAD: The M365 Regional Tech Lead for Asia Pacific at Tetra Tech Australia and former faculty member at the... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Asim attends France International Agricultural Show LAHORE: Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, graced the 60th edition of the France International... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
CCPO for providing timely relief to citizens LAHROE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana has emphasized the need for providing ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Court summons IK in judge-threatening case ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan in the... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
LBA protests shifting of civil courts to Model Town LAHORE: The Lahore Bar Association (LBA) on Wednesday took out a rally against the shifting of civil courts from ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Multi-party delegation meets Fazl ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of former ruling alliance comprising Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
PFA imposes EPOs on five food businesses LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday imposed emergency prohibition orders (EPOs) on five food points... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
PTI calls for restoration of rule of law ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday called for restoration of rule of law by putting an end to ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
PTI denounces ‘bids’ to deprive SIC of reserved seats ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday strongly denounced what it called ‘ongoing malicious... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Rescue-1122 an integrated emergency services model in South Asia LAHORE: A delegation of 32 students and officers of the Armed Forces Post Graduate Medical Institute (AFPGMI) headed... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Rs163m worth of liquor & fuel seized KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has seized over Rs163 million worth of smuggled liquor and... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Shehbaz hosts dinner in honour of allies, newly elected MNAs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and Prime Minister-designate Shehbaz Sharif hosted a ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 28, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (February 29, 2024)... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
KP MPAs-elect take oath PESHAWAR: As many as 115 newly-elected members of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly took their oath on Wednesday as ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Sistan and Baluchistan: Roadside bomb explodes prematurely, kills militant DUBAI: A “terror plot” targeting a police car in southeast Iran with a roadside bomb failed on Wednesday, ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Balochistan: MPAs-elect administered oath QUETTA: The newly elected MPAs of the Balochistan provincial Assembly took their oaths of membership on Wednesday.... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Case related to protests, vandalism on May 9: IK, Asad, Faisal acquitted ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and other leaders... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
POs appointed for presidential election ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has appointed the Chief Justices of all but one High Court as... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
SC asks: What is the role of an approver in light of Islamic teachings? ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned whether it can amend the questions referred by the President of Pakistan, ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
‘PTI’s constitution stipulates most ambitiously complex intra-party election mechanism’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI)’s constitution stipulates the most ambitiously complex intra-party... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Asif assails MPs for getting ‘dictation’ from Bajwa, Faiz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Asif lamented that the parliamentarians had to... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: We always complicate elections “Oh what a tangled web we weave.” “Quoting Shakespeare ain’t gonna resonate in the Land of the Pure.”... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Fazl sees no smooth sailing for new govt ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam- Fazl (JUI-F), Wednesday, decided to attend the inaugural session of the National... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Reserved seats: ECP reserves its verdict on SIC’s plea ISLAMABAD: Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) has contended that the PTI-backed candidates, who joined it after winning the... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
UBL conducts its 5th RACC meeting at SAU HYDERABAD: Dr. Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, emphasized the... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Probe into campaign against SC judges: SC urged to declare that FIA has no jurisdiction ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to declare that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has no... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Govt to exercise zero tolerance policy against street crime: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah directed the police to improve their performance and curb street... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
IGP Punjab pays homage to martyred policeman LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab has taken notice of the incident of martyrdom of a police constable by ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Maryam pays surprise visit to Mayo Hospital LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz visit to the Mayo Hospital Emergency Block and directed to provide 50... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
LHC dismisses plea of Salman Raja LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition of PTI backed candidate Salman Akram Raja seeking... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
IMF programme will test SIFC Two is a trend, they say, and twice in two weeks now the market has shrugged off concerns of international rating... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Politics of deception: unveiling the mask of benevolence This article exposes the deceptive practices of those in power and emphasises the duty they have to prioritize the... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Letters What’s in store? A seemingly beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has now done something that it ought to have done days ago in... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Stocks Wall St retreats as investors brace for inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Wednesday ahead of an inflation reading later in the week that... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Stocks European shares drop on earnings dismay PARIS: Europe’s benchmark stock index fell on Wednesday as a raft of downbeat corporate earnings bruised ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Stocks China, HK stocks fall on profit booking SHANGHAI: Chinese and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a recent policy... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Stocks India Nifty 50 posts worst day in five weeks BENGALURU: Indian blue-chip index Nifty 50 posted its biggest drop in five weeks on Wednesday and small- and ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 28, 2024).... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (February 28, 2024). ====================================... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Rates PSX ends on positive note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday closed on positive note on the back of healthy buying by both local ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
SBP revises timelines for Banks’ Floating Exchange Rates KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised the timelines for submission of data of Banks’ Floating... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 08:50am
Incoming govt to fix economy, says Nawaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that Pakistan would have been a... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 09:34am
Discussions continue on IP gas pipeline project: US WASHINGTON: A day after the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project gets a go-ahead from the caretaker cabinet, the State... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 09:34am
Finance minister’s slot: New govt may not accept non-party technocrat ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N)-led coalition government may be reluctant to accept a non-party technocrat... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 01:44pm
Energy OGDCL inaugurates ‘Digital Drilling Hub’ ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Wednesday inaugurated the country’s premier... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Commodities Japan rubber futures dip on lower oil prices SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Wednesday amid lower oil prices and cautious trading ahead of the ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Energy Oil gains on potential OPEC+ cuts HOUSTON: Oil prices rose marginally on Wednesday as the prospect of delays to US interest rate cuts and a ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 155,588 tonnes of cargo comprising 125,109 tonnes of import cargo and 30,479... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Commodities Chicago soybeans decline CANBERRA/PARIS: Chicago soybean futures edged lower on Wednesday as cheap South American supply made US beans less... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Commodities Dalian iron ore extends rise on renewed hopes of improving demand SHANGHAI: Dalian iron ore futures prices extended gains into a second consecutive session on Wednesday, helped by... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR21.608... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures drop JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday, snapping three sessions of gains, weighed down by softer... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Commodities Copper held down by China’s property woes LONDON: Copper prices resumed their downward path on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger dollar and more bad news... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (February 27, 2024)... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday remained steady and the trading... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Energy US natgas futures touch 4-year lows NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rebounded after crashing to their lowest levels in nearly four years ahead of the... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Commodities Gold holds ground as traders buckle in for Fed cues BENGALURU: Gold prices ticked up on Wednesday as traders strapped in for key economic data and comments from US... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Commodities Vietnam imports husked brown rice from India for re-exports MUMBAI: Vietnam has imported husked brown rice from India for the first time in decades to process the grain and... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday saw a sizeable fall on the local market with silver standing firm, traders said.... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
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 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (February 28, 2024). ========================== ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (February 28, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (February 28, 2024).... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 28, 2024)... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (February 28, 2024). =======================================... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Govt moves NPP, GPP sell-off process forward Cabinet Committee on Privatisation directs Power Division to submit timelines for each of the issues hindering the process of privatisation of Nandipur Power Plant and Guddu Power Plant Updated 29 Feb, 2024 09:36am
PPIB may extend FC date of Gwadar power plant today ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) scheduled to meet on Thursday (today) is to... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 01:45pm
Swapping issue: Rs100bn FBR notice perplexes beleaguered SNGPL ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is said to have put Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) under... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 08:50am
NA session today amid deepening political impasse ISLAMABAD: The inaugural session of the 16th National Assembly will be held today (Thursday) under Article 91 (2) of... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 08:49am
President, too, summons NA session? KARACHI: President Arif Alvi has convened a National Assembly session hours before the lower house of parliament is... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 08:50am
Cases falling under LHC jurisdiction: Section 7E of tax law will now be applicable ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday directed field formations of Punjab that the section 7E (tax... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 08:51am
India, US at loggerheads over WTO reform ABU DHABI: A US-led push to reform the World Trade Organization’s embattled dispute settlement system sparked... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Missing Baloch students case: Finally, caretaker PM appears before court ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar told the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that it is not fair to... Updated 29 Feb, 2024 09:33am
Google hit with $2.3bn lawsuit by 32 media groups BRUSSELS: Alphabet’s Google was hit with a 2.1-billion-euro ($2.3 billion) lawsuit by 32 media groups including... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Taxes Policy reforms on tobacco taxation urged ISLAMABAD: The absence of a clear policy reforms on tobacco taxation for multinational cigarette manufacturing... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Industry UK-Pak Inward Trade Mission visits KCCI: ‘Traders should take advantage of DCTS to enhance trade flows’ KARACHI: Leader of UK-Pakistan Inward Trade Mission Dr Michelle Kristy, while advising the business community of... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Fertilizer manufacturers: Anomaly in gas prices creates price distortion KARACHI: The government should remove current price discrimination among fertilizer manufacturers to bring stability... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am