Trump hit with UK legal bill after losing case LONDON: Former US president Donald Trump will have to pay at least £300,000 ($382,000) in costs after losing a UK... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:15am
US airdrops aid to Gaza for third time in week WASHINGTON: American C-130 cargo planes airdropped aid to Gaza on Thursday, the US military said, its third joint... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:15am
Haiti extends state of emergency as gangs target police PORT-AU-PRINCE: Haiti’s troubled capital was put under a state of emergency for another month on Thursday as... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:15am
China calls war in Gaza ‘a disgrace to civilisation’ GAZA STRIP: China described the war in Gaza as a “disgrace to civilisation” and called on Thursday for an... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:15am
Hopes dim for Gaza truce before Ramazan as war enters sixth month GAZA STRIP: Hopes dimmed on Thursday for a truce before Ramadan in the Israel-Hamas war that entered its sixth month... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:15am
South Asia IIOJK has been transformed, Modi claims on first visit in five years OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: The Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has been transformed and integrated with... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
South Asia Foreign banks: Dubai’s ruler issues law imposing 20pc annual tax DUBAI: Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum on Thursday issued a law imposing an annual tax of 20%... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Avenfield, Al-Azizia, and Flagship references: Perpetual arrest warrants for Hassan Nawaz, brother suspended till 14th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, suspended the perpetual arrest warrants of Hassan and Hussain... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Bani Gala sub-jail: IHC seeks report about present condition of Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) sought a report from the Islamabad administration about the present... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Govt, ‘establishment’ will be held responsible ‘if anything happens to party founder’: PTI ISLAMABAD: A day after police claimed of thwarting a terrorist attack on Adiala jail, where ex-prime minister Imran... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Election results: PTI demands impartial audit under Pildat report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday demanded an impartial audit of the “massively rigged”... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Governor for use of modern technology to boost agri output FAISALABAD: Governor Punjab/ Chancellor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that knowledge-based economy, tangible... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
‘Women’s Day’ will be marked today LAHORE: With the theme “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”, the International Women’s Day is being marked... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
CM Maryam heaps praise on ASP Shehrbano Naqvi for bravery LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has extended appreciation to Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
US CG inaugurates scholarship programme LAHORE: United States Consul General in Lahore Kristin Hawkins inaugurated the English Access Scholarship Programme... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Proposal being mulled to extend Sanjrani’s tenure ISLAMABAD: The Senate Secretariat is considering the proposal on having the existing rules of business amended to... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
PML-N leader for shunning hatred, divisive politics LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has asked the PTI to shun hatred,... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Punjab cabinet approves ‘Ramazan Nigahban Relief Package’ LAHORE: The new Punjab cabinet in its maiden meeting held with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the chair accorded... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
PTCL Group distributes smartphones under ‘Ba-Ikhtiar’ programme KARACHI: In celebration of International Women’s Day, Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
MENA Living in Dubai, scaling summits all over: Pakistan’s Naila Kiani finds no mountain high enough DUBAI: When British mountaineer George Mallory was asked why he wanted climb Mount Everest, the tallest summit in... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 10:07am
‘Road to Makkah’ KSA delegation visits Karachi airport KARACHI: A high-level delegation of Saudi officials, led by Saudi Envoy Nawaf Bin Saeed Al-Maliki, visited Jinnah... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Google opens new cybersecurity hub in Japan TOKYO: Google on Thursday launched a new cybersecurity hub in Japan, aimed at helping to upgrade defences in the... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Global patent filings fall for first time in over a decade: UN GENEVA: International patent filings declined last year for the first time in 14 years due to higher interest rates... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Proton offers free VPN access to fight election manipulation GENEVA: Internet privacy company Proton said on Wednesday it would offer a network of free VPN servers for use in... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Indians killed in Ukraine forced to fight for Russia, families say NEW DELHI: When Mohammed Asfan from India’s Hyderabad city travelled to Russia to work as a “helper” in the... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Six people killed in Canadian capital in rare case of mass murder OTTAWA: Six people, including four children, were killed in the Canadian capital Ottawa late on Wednesday, police... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Saudi Arabia doubles sovereign fund’s stake in Aramco RIYADH: Saudi Arabia transferred an 8% stake in Aramco to the country’s Public Investment Fund, as the kingdom... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Europe ‘No limits’ to Ukraine support, Macron tells party leaders PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said France would not rule out any option to support Ukraine two years... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Sweden to join NATO in shadow of Ukraine war WASHINGTON: Sweden was set to join NATO on Thursday, capping two centuries of non-alignment and two years of... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
South Asia Indian govt hikes inflation-adjusted allowances NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Thursday hiked inflation-adjusted pay and allowances for 11.7 million employees... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 07, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (March 08, 2024)... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
SJC finds ex-SC judge Naqvi guilty of misconduct ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) found Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi guilty of misconduct and opined... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
PM thanks Modi, other leaders for good wishes ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed gratitude to the world leaders for extending... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Targeting judges in smear campaign ‘utterly unacceptable’: SCBA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) said that targeting judges and their families in a smear... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Letters Apex court’s opinion on ZAB reference The Supreme Court has noted that due process and fair trial were not complied with in the murder trial of the ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Educated and not so well-educated “Traditions vary markedly…” “From one region to another, one country to another, one…” “I was... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Navigating data governance in Pakistan’s evolving financial landscape The winds of change are blowing strong, not just in the realm of nature and climate, but also in the very fabric of... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Provincial economic policy As the new provincial governments are finding their feet in a rather very difficult economic environment, it is... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Role of KPK in new leadership dynamics Pakistan is embarking on a new chapter in its history, following the February 8, 2024 elections, with almost all... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Industries, CNG stations in Sindh: SSGC announces 48-hour gas holiday KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 48-hour gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Two terrorists killed in KP ISLAMABAD: At least two terrorists were “sent to hell” by security forces in two separate operations in... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
‘MIT-LCE Global Entrepreneurship Conference’ held at LUMS LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE), in collaboration with... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
‘International Women’s Day Gala’ held ISLAMABAD: The UN Resident Coordinator Office in Pakistan, UN Women and the Embassy of Denmark hosted an... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
IESCO says will ensure power continuity during sehar & iftar ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive IESCO Dr Muhammad Amjad Khan in his statement regarding IESCO arrangements during the ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
PTI to move privilege motion against Adiala jail’s superintendent ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Thursday, said it is going to move a privilege motion... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Court voids CM Gandapur’s ‘proclaimed offender’ status ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, declared as “null and void”, the orders declaring Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Country’s ‘largest’ book fair begins at PU: PA Speaker highlights significance of book fairs in fostering literacy LAHORE: Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, emphasised the significance of book fairs in... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Stocks S&P 500 hits record high, chip stocks extend rally NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes climbed on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading the charge supported by... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 jumps 1pc after ECB rate decision PARIS: Europe’s main index leapt on Thursday, after the European Central Bank kept rates steady on signs of ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Stocks China stocks fall on strong trade numbers SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Thursday as better-than-expected trade data dented expectations of strong... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Stocks Financials lead India’s Nifty, Sensex to record highs BENGALURU: India’s blue-chips extended their rally to record highs for a second session in a row on Friday, led by... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Stocks Tokyo stocks end lower as yen strengthens TOKYO: Tokyo shares trimmed early gains to end lower Thursday, as chip-linked shares lost momentum and investors ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
‘Public investment’s key objectives are to efficiently allocate scarce resources’ ISLAMABAD: Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan said that public investment’s key objectives... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Presidential election: PPP’s Kundi claims his party enjoys MQM-P’s support ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi claimed that his party has the... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 07, 2024).... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (March 07, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Sri Lanka ex-leader claims ousted over China investments COLOMBO: Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa ended a long silence over his ouster Thursday by releasing a... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 09:47am
Zardari will become President: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday presidential candidate of ruling coalition, Asif Ali... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 08:54am
Moody’s changes outlook on banking to stable from negative ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Investors Services (Moody’s) has changed its outlook on the banking sector of Pakistan (Caa3... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 09:45am
19 essential commodities: Subsidy being provided to the poor, PM told PM Shehbaz Sharif presides over a meeting on the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Relief Package and the Benazir Income Support Program Updated 08 Mar, 2024 10:09am
Rates PSX shows mixed trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed mixed trend and after moving in both directions finally ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Corporate Restructuring Companies Rules: SECP introduces major amendments ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken major steps to improve the... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 09:49am
Mari network: Engro, others investing $300m in gas PEF project KARACHI: Engro Fertilizers and other major fertilizer manufacturers are investing heavily worth $300 million in Gas... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 08:50am
KE-govt mediation process begins ISLAMABAD: Mediator, Ashtar Ausaf Ali, has started the mediation process between K-Electric (KE) and government... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 08:50am
Inclusion of hybrid energy project in IGCEP: OEL seeks PD’s support ISLAMABAD: The Oracle Energy Limited (OEL) has sought the Power Division’s support for the inclusion of its hybrid... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 09:48am
Handing over power cos to provinces: Shehbaz orders formation of body to examine proposal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to constitute a review committee on the proposal of handing... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 08:52am
UK should first listen to voice of its own citizens: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, on Thursday, responded sharply to British Foreign Secretary David Cameron’s recent... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 09:46am
FBR officers asked to dispose of deferred ST refunds by June 1 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday directed field formations to dispose of deferred sales tax... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 08:49am
Waste sans frontiers EDITORIAL: The United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP’s) latest Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Energy Ogra to hold public hearings on revenue requirements of SNGPL, SSGC ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) will hold public hearings on the revenue requirements of both... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Iron ore climbs on renewed hopes of more China stimulus BEIJING: Iron ore futures rose on Thursday after comments from officials in top consumer China revived hopes for ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 160,004 tonnes of cargo comprising 110,238 of import cargo and 49,766 tonnes... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Vietnam 2024 rice exports seen falling HANOI: Vietnam’s rice exports are estimated at 6.5-7.0 million metric tons this year, down from last year’s... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 33.848... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures dip KUALA LUMPUR/ SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday after hitting its highest closing price in more... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Copper, zinc hit 5-week highs on China trade data LONDON: Copper prices touched their highest in five weeks on Thursday on better-than-expected trade data in top... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (March 07, 2024)... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Cotton & Textile Slow business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Energy Oil prices slip HOUSTON: Oil prices slipped on Thursday as expectations that US interest rate cuts could be delayed capped gains,... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
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 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (March 07, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (March 07, 2024).... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 07, 2024)... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 07, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Global banking watchdog cracks down on big lenders gaming capital requirements LONDON: Global banking regulators proposed measures on Thursday to crack down on the world’s biggest banks that game... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Taxes Release of ‘radiation machine’ President endorses FTO’s order ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has endorsed the order of the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), directing the Collector of... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Industry APTMA Southern Zone rejects increase in gas tariff KARACHI: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), Southern Zone, has strongly rejected increase of 223 ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Shattered childhoods EDITORIAL: The child rights NGO Sahil’s latest report detailing the plight of Pakistani children during 2023 is ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking Dollar slips vs euro NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the euro on Thursday after the ECB kept rates steady even as it acknowledged... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ dlrs rescued by short squeeze SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars found themselves on firmer ground on Thursday as dovish comments from... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking Asian currencies rise on US rate cut bets BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies and equities rose on Thursday, buoyed by growing expectations that US rate cuts are... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Export-oriented units: Lesco posts Rs1.1bn revenue loss? LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has booked Rs1.1 billion revenue loss from its connections to the... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Industry SAI chief for ensuring ‘proper’ gas pressure to industries KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Arbi, President of SITE Association of Industry (SAI), while expressing serious concern ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Taxes Budget FY25: SPARC proposes 26pc hike in FED on cigarettes ISLAMABAD: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) Friday proposed a 26 percent increase ... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Industry PBF demands PM help ensure export-led growth, ‘robust’ planning commission ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has demanded export-led growth and robust planning commission from the... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking US bank profits drop 44pc in Q4 as big firms cover failed bank costs WASHINGTON: The US banking sector saw its profits drop by nearly half in the last quarter of 2024, as large firms... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:14am