South Asia Mauritius launches India-funded air strip in Agalega PORT LOUIS, (Mauritius): Mauritius inaugurated on Thursday an Indian-financed air strip and jetty on the island of... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Quetta Gladiators beat Karachi Kings in a thriller KARACHI: The Quetta Gladiators held their nerve in a tense last-ball thriller to beat the Karachi Kings by 5 wickets... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
LHC sets aside govt’s decision to rent out examination centre LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday set aside a decision of the Punjab caretaker government of renting out... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
LWMC initiates special cleaning activities across Lahore LAHORE: In response to directives from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Lahore Waste Management Company ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
˜Opposition not ready to play positive role KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
FG Polo registers victory in President Polo Cup LAHORE: The Jinnah Polo Fields were alive with excitement as FG Polo team registered an easy victory over BN Polo... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Elections on 11 vacant Senate seats: PPP writes letter to CEC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has written a letter to the chief election commissioner to hold elections... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Post-arrest bail pleas in six cases: Jail authorities directed to present IK, Bushra thru video link ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, directed jail authorities to present Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
JI chief says concerned at future of democracy LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has expressed concerns about the future of democracy, urging a national... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Verdict reserved on plea challenging ECP’s power LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on an intra court appeal (ICA) challenging the powers... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Convictions in cipher, Toshakhana cases: IHC defers hearing of IK’s, Bushra’s, Qureshi’s pleas ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, deferred the hearing of former prime minister Imran Khan, his... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
KP, Balochistan assemblies elect Swati, Achakzai as Speakers PESHAWAR/QUETTA: The provincial assemblies of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan on Thursday elected Babar Saleem... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Grey traffick: PTA blacklists 1,407 CNICs, blocks 27,626 SIMs ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blacklisted 1,407 CNICs and blocked 27,626 ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
‘Job Fair 2024’: 120 renowned companies set up stalls KARACHI: Centre for Guidance Career Planning & Placement of Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
South Asia India gives green light to chip plants worth $15.2bn NEW DELHI: India gave the go-ahead to construction of three semiconductor plants worth 1.26 trillion rupees ($15.2... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Europe Putin warns West of nuclear war risk MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday of a “real” risk of nuclear war if the West escalates the... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Global freedom drops sharply in 2023, study says WASHINGTON: Democracy faced sharp, widespread setbacks worldwide in 2023 with violence and manipulation marring a... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Trump demands Biden ‘must take a cognitive test’ WASHINGTON: Donald Trump called Thursday for President Joe Biden to take a cognitive test, slamming the Democrat... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
At least 24 dead in migrant shipwreck off Senegal SAINT-LOUIS (Senegal): At least 24 people seeking to reach Europe drowned off northern Senegal when their loaded... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
USA US to probe China tech risks in ‘connected vehicles’ WASHINGTON: The United States is launching an investigation into the national security risks of “connected... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
G20 finance leaders still at odds over language on Gaza, Ukraine SAO PAULO: Finance leaders of the G20 major countries are still discussing how to describe the wars in Ukraine and... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (February 29, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 29, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (March 01, 2024)... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 29, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 29, 2024).... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 29, 2024). ==================================== ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Gwadar declared calamity-hit QUETTA: The Balochistan government on Thursday declared Gwadar as calamity-hit due to destructions caused by the... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Sindh declares emergency amid heavy rain forecast for today KARACHI: Sindh’s Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Thursday declared rain emergency in the province after a weather... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
‘Iddat’ case verdict: Pleas of IK, Bushra declared ‘maintainable’ ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan and his wife ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
US says supports Pakistan to break free from vicious cycle of debts WASHINGTON: The United States has said that Washington supports Pakistan’s efforts to break free from the vicious... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
AKF hands over 115 wheelchairs to TransPeshawar for BRT system PESHAWAR: Al-Khidmat Foundation (AKF) handed over 115 wheelchairs to TransPeshawar to enhance the accessibility for... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
‘Rare Disease Day’ marked: Roche Pakistan holds panel discussion to raise awareness KARACHI: In recognition of Rare Disease Day, Roche Pakistan Limited held a panel discussion and press briefing to... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 11:49am
Inadequate water supply burdens low-income households with Rs116bn health cost KARACHI: WaterAid’s latest Health Study, “Determining the Health Cost of Inadequate Water, Sanitation, and... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Dadocha Dam: CM witnesses ongoing construction activities LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited the Dadocha Dam site during her inaugural trip to... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
PTI leaders say concerned at ‘threats’ to Bushra’s life ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have expressed grave concerns over serious threats to the life and... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Bilawal directs Sindh govt to fully prepare for rains ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday instructed the Sindh Government... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Rangers always available to safeguard industries: Brig Kabir KARACHI: Sector Commander, Pakistan Rangers Sindh, Brig Muhammad Kabir Ahmad said that there is need to reduce... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Letters A political cul-de-sac A letter that has been written by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI’s) Quaid Imran Khan to the International... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
No decision yet to restore operations of Akbar Bugti Express: PR CEO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) as yet has not taken any decision for restoring operations of Akbar Bugti Express... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What is not written in IMF’s Articles of Agreement? “So The Man Who Must Remain Nameless dictated a letter to I assume his lawyers to on-send it to the International... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Incoming government and some important economic policy initiatives High inflationary situation should be among the top most priorities of the incoming government. Over-board aggregate... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Time to apply for FATF membership The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) concluded its 5th Plenary presided over by Singaporean President T. Raja... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Stocks European shares edge up on earnings relief PARIS: European stocks climbed on Thursday as investors took comfort in upbeat earnings and an in-line US inflation... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Stocks China stocks end February higher ahead of key meeting SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on the last trading day of the month after the securities regulator said it would ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends lower TOKYO: Japan’s key Nikkei index ended lower on Thursday, tracking falls on Wall Street ahead of the release of key... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Stocks Indian shares recover from muted start BENGALURU: Indian shares struggled for direction for most of the session on Thursday, logging gains at the close on ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
CM’s Ramazan relief package ‘Punjab Police committed to provide security’ LAHROE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab,... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
10 accused challaned over violating wildlife laws LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department during different raids at various places in the province recovered... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
ADB delegation meets LDA DG LAHORE: An Asian Development Bank (ADB) transport sector delegation called on Lahore Development Authority (LDA)... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Barrister Gohar elected PTI’s chairman unopposed ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Khan was elected as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) chairman unopposed on Thursday,... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
PU conference: Govt urged to halt establishment of new general universities LAHORE: The government is being urged to halt the establishment of new general universities, with a focus instead on... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
KPT distributes ration bags among deserving individuals KARACHI: In celebration of the arrival of Ramazan Mubarak, Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has undertaken a charitable... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Former SC judge can cross-examine witnesses in land scams: SJC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) again said that Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi, a former judge of the... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Diamer-Bhasha, Mohmand dams: Body reviews land acquisition, resettlement status LAHORE: The Implementation Committee on Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dams (ICDBMD), constituted by Supreme Court of... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
COAS praises PATS, explains criticality of team spirit RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir on Thursday said Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) was... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Rates PSX ends on positive note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Forex reserves fall by $59m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign reserves fell by $59 million during the last week, the State Bank of... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 08:27am
Rs30.8bn ‘recovery’ from Hubco: PSO seeks PD’s intervention ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has sought Power Division’s intervention for recovery of Rs 30.8 billion from... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 09:46am
Nepra receives KE’s Jan FCA request ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is said to have received K-Electric’s Fuel Charges... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 09:42am
MNAs to elect PM on Sunday ISLAMABAD: The newly elected National Assembly will elect the Leader of the House (prime minister) on Sunday. The... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 08:24am
NA speaker, deputy speaker, PM and President: JUI-F announces boycott of elections ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday announced the boycott of the... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 08:26am
302 MNAs-elect, including Nawaz Sharif, sworn in ISLAMABAD: The 16th National Assembly came into effect as 302 members took oath on Thursday following the February 8... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 09:07am
PEC drafts 15-year ‘Make in Pakistan’ plan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has drafted 15-year Make in Pakistan (MIP) plan focused on maximising... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 09:42am
Nawaz, Shehbaz assail IK over letter to IMF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif and party president Shehbaz Sharif have censured... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 09:06am
Commodities Gold prices slightly up KARACHI: Gold on Thursday reclaimed some momentum on the local market but silver was firm, traders said. Gold... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Stocks Wall Street mixed in choppy trade NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Thursday as investors assessed a key inflation reading and... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Energy OGDCL, ISGS agree to collaborate for development of SUGS project ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and Inter State Gas Systems (Private) Limited (ISGS)... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Commodities Chicago soybean futures slip CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures fell on Thursday and hovered just above three-year lows as the ongoing harvest in... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 143,459 tonnes of cargo comprising 88,294 tonnes of import cargo and 55,165... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Thursday, tracking strength in rival oils, while the market is... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Commodities Coffee prices move up in Vietnam, Indonesia on thin supply HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Coffee prices edged up this week in major Asian robusta beans suppliers Vietnam and Indonesia,... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Energy US natural gas rises NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained more than 7% on Wednesday, rebounding from a four-year low hit in the... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Commodities Iron ore hemmed in tight range BEIJING: Iron ore futures held in a tight range on Thursday as investors reassessed near-term demand prospects in ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Commodities Nickel prices hit more than two-month high LONDON: Nickel prices touched their highest in more than two months on Thursday as some investors bet that a slide ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (February 29, 2024)... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Cotton & Textile Modest trading activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Energy Oil rises as US data keeps June rate cut prospect NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Thursday as US inflation data reinforced expectations for a June cut to ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.195... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
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 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (February 29, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (February 29, 2024).... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 29, 2024)... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 29, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Massive Rs33bn shortfall in Feb revenue collection FBR meets overall tax collection target for the first eight months of the current fiscal year Updated 01 Mar, 2024 09:46am
Expenditure: Higher mark-up payments putting significant pressure: Finance ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has stated that higher mark-up payments are putting significant pressure on... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 09:06am
Higher gas prices push up urea rates KARACHI: Significant gas price hike by the federal government has forced the manufacturers to adjustment in urea... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 09:41am
WTO talks deadline extended again with talks deadlocked ABU DHABI: Negotiations at the World Trade Organisation ministerial meeting in Abu Dhabi on Thursday were extended... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Petrol price hiked by Rs4.13 ISLAMABAD: Interim government on Thursday announced up to Rs 4.13 per litre price hike in petroleum products for... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Monthly inflation rate projected to slow in February KARACHI: Inflation is projected to hover around 24.5-25.5% in February, with expectations of further easing to... Updated 01 Mar, 2024 11:08am
Industry NTU to hold global moot on knowledge-based textiles on 5th FAISALABAD: 3rd International conference on Knowledge-based Textiles will be held from 5th to 6th March at National... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Taxes Unjustified levy of taxes: FTO monitoring complaints of taxpayers HYDERABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah, SI, has said that FTO is monitoring complaints of... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Industry Uninterrupted power supply to export-oriented units to be ensured, Lesco tells APTMA LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco), Shahid Haider, has provided... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Industry Agro and food sector in Pakistan: Chinese investors explore investment opportunities KARACHI: The Agro and Food Division of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Money & Banking Mobilink Bank’s ‘Change to Sustain’ programme drives sustainability with Rs2.5bn KARACHI: Mobilink Bank, a leader in digital financial services, launched its sustainability program, “Change to... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
New scheme for traders EDITORIAL: One can only wish the government good luck as it now tries to collect an estimated Rs500 billion from a... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Insulating regulators from govt interference EDITORIAL: Reportedly, a much-needed amendments in Ogra (Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority) and Nepra (National... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Money & Banking Dollar dips as US inflation meets expectations NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Thursday after data showed that US inflation was in line with economists’ ... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies set for monthly fall BENGALURU: Asian currencies were largely subdued on Thursday and were headed for monthly declines, while equities... Published 01 Mar, 2024 02:59am