World food price index falls in February: UN agency LONDON: The United Nations food agency’s world price index fell in February for a seventh consecutive month as... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
UK PM’s mother-in-law appointed to Indian parliament NEW DELHI: The mother-in-law of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was on Friday appointed to serve in India’s... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
PPP terms Achakzai’s letter to ECP ‘undemocratic’ step ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) termed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Floods of 2022: Speakers honour resilient women KARACHI: In a poignant gathering commemorating International Women’s Day, speakers honouring the resilient women... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
PM’s office fails to accord timely approval: Pakistan misses meeting of RIMES in Thailand LAHORE: Pakistan has missed a crucial meeting of Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Presidential election: Bilawal, Maryam discuss strategy LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Friday met newly elected Punjab Chief Minister... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Justice Malik takes oath as LHC CJ LAHORE: Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmed Khan on Friday took oath as 52nd Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court at a... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Z A Bhutto’s case: PPP presents resolution in Punjab Assembly LAHORE: Parliamentary leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in Punjab Assembly Syed Ali Haider Gillani, on... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Women’s empowerment: CM inaugurates ‘Never Again’ app LAHORE: Inaugurating the International Women Safety App “Never Again” to ensure the protection of the women,... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
MoFA organises special event to mark global women’s day ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs celebrated International Women’s Day on Friday by organising a special... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Coca-Cola, Rizq to distribute over 8m meals across 9 cities ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Pakistan with Rizq, a local non-profit organization will continue their shared vision of a... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Construction of 250,000 houses: CM seeks $400m from ADB KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) delegation led by Hong Soo ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Peshawar Zalmi beat Gladiators to enter playoffs KARACHI: In a major achievement, Peshawar Zalmi Friday entered the playoff phase by inflicting a humiliating 76-run... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
POF Tennis Tournament: Top seed Aqeel Khan defeats Hamza WAH CANTT: Fourth Chairman POF Board, National Ranking Tennis Tournament is being played at POF Tennis Complex. On... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Italian embassy holds networking reception event KARACHI: The Consul General of Italy in Karachi, Danilo Giurdanella, hosted a networking event reception in honor of... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
JI organises walk on International Women’s Day KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Women Wing on Friday took out a walk to mark the International Women’s Day... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Fatima Fertilizer striving towards gender inclusivity in agriculture Throughout the world, women are playing vital roles across various sectors, including agriculture. Particularly in... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Empowering Women in Pakistan: A Journey Towards Equality & Progress Women empowerment in Pakistan has been a topic of significant importance in recent years. Despite numerous... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rubina Ramzan CEO Shahbibi Healthcare Centre We are living in a world where still inequality is the biggest quest in some parts. I believe a man shall not be the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Dr. Tanzeem Fatima (Pharm-D) Dow University of Health Sciences, (DUHS) Former Pharmacy Incharge, Hussain Lakhani Hospital Pharmacist are the bridge between us and our physicians, providing with critical insights about the medicines that ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Dr. Zeelaf Munir: Managing Director & CEO, English Biscuits Manufacturers (EBM) On this International Women's Day, we stand in awe of the extraordinary accomplishments of women and recognize the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress: International Women’s Day 2024 Messages from Fatema Zahra Munir Ahmed, Managing Director & CEO, Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 08, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (March 09, 2024)... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Alvi given farewell guard of honour ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi was presented with a farewell guard of honour on Friday, marking the culmination ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Former SC judge accused of harming judiciary’s reputation ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) stated that the number of instances of misconduct committed by Sayyed... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 08:59am
Thar Foundation to launch special programme for Thari women KARACHI: Thar Foundation is launching a special programme dedicated to enhancing technical and vocational skills... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Speakers honour resilient women during floods of 2022 KARACHI: In a poignant gathering commemorating International Women Day, speakers honouring the resilient women ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Speakers call for gender equality ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a roundtable on Friday emphasized the need for gender equality by enhancing women’s role in... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
SECP celebrates International Women’s Day ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) celebrated International Women’s Day by... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Saylani founder says IMF loan death warrant for country KARACHI: Founder and Chairman of Saylani Welfare International Trust, Maulana Muhammad Bashir Farooq Qadri, has said... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
SAFWCO, SSF, and SMCL celebrate Int’l Women's Day HYDERABAD: SAFWCO NGO, SAFCO Microfinance Company, and SAFCO Support Foundation joined hands to commemorate... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Sehar and iftar points: PFA announces to formulate special operation teams LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Friday announced to formulate special operation teams to further improve... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Maryam vows to protect women’s rights LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed her firm resolve to provide equal development opportunities... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
International Women’s Day: Malware-infected websites & phishing pages targeting women: experts ISLAMABAD: Kaspersky experts have found malware-infected websites and phishing pages mainly targeting women –... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
LHC transfers presiding judge of ATC-I Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday transferred the presiding judge of the Anti-Terrorism Court-I, Lahore,... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
KP decides to restore Sehat Card scheme from Ramazan PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa formally decided on Friday to fully restore Sehat Card ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
JS Bank, Zindigi unveil HER Debit Cards on Women’s Day KARACHI: In a significant step towards financial inclusion for women, JS Bank and Zindigi announced the launch of ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Universities: HEC chairman for promoting research work LAHORE: Chairman Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Dr Mukhtar Ahmed has said that there is a need to promote... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Four terrorists killed in NWA ISLAMABAD: Security forces on Friday conducted an intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan District, on... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Dr Aisha Hameed gets PhD degree in Hematology LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has conferred a Ph.D. degree upon Dr. Aisha Hameed in the field of... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
CBD Punjab celebrates int’l women's day LAHORE: CBD Punjab commemorated International Women's Day, embracing this year's themes of "Investing in Women" and... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Bilawal hosts dinner at Sindh House ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Friday, hosted a dinner at Sindh House in... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Awaran farmers will be provided all facilities: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir during his visit to Awaran district of Balochistan vowed... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Reserved seats: NA Speaker administers oath to four members ISLAMABAD: Despite the Peshawar High Court (PHC)’s directives not to take oath on reserved seats, the National... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Ex-Punjab CM Naqvi likely to become Senator LAHORE: The former caretaker Punjab Chief Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is likely... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Toor given into judicial custody ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, rejected the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s plea seeking further... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rates PSX ends on positive note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday ended on positive note with increased trading activities due to ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Achakzai urges ECP to postpone presidential election ISLAMABAD: A day before the presidential poll, scheduled today (Saturday), Mehmood Khan Achakzai, one of the two... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Presidential elections today: LHC denies order on reserved seat voting LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday refused to issue any order restraining the members of assemblies elected on... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Z A Bhutto case: Senate says SC’s 1979 verdict must be overturned ISLAMABAD: The farewell session of the outgoing Senate ended on Friday, in which the House demanded that Supreme... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Ban on export of banana, onion slapped ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly slapped a ban on the export of bananas and onions till April 15, 2024,... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Commodities Gold prices surge, silver firm KARACHI: Gold on Friday maintained its price surge on the local market but silver was firm, traders said Gold was... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Ancient Mariner “Water, water, everywhere and never a drop to drink.” “And what prompted this line from, wasn’t it... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Pakistan’s addiction to borrowed money Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah in his speech at Ziarat, Balochistan, in 1948 stated that:... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Tide of illegal immigration Two more members of an airline from Pakistan slipped away in Toronto recently. This brings to eight such incidents ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Letters Country’s solvency must top govt agenda Days after assumption of office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to constitute a review committee on the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: trading volumes remain low LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Stocks PSX marks global women’s day with gong ceremony KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) celebrated International Women’s Day 2024with a gong ceremony in... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Stocks Nasdaq slips as chip stocks slide from record highs NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 fell on Friday as a rally in chip stocks lost some steam, while a mixed... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 logs weekly gains PARIS: Europe’s main stock indices were flat on Friday, but notched strong gains over the week that saw record... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Stocks China stocks rise for fourth straight week SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Friday, logging a fourth consecutive week of gains, while Hong Kong shares tracked... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Stocks Nikkei posts first weekly drop in six on profit-taking TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday but ended the week lower for the first time in six weeks due to... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
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 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (March 08, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (March 08, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (March 08, 2024).... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (March 08, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
IMF says ‘ready’ to send team for 2nd SBA review ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to hold a mission for the second review of the... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 10:34pm
SPI up by 1.11pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ended on March 7, 2024 increased by 1.11 per cent due to an... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
PM vows structural reforms Says government fully committed to increase tax to GDP ratio Updated 09 Mar, 2024 10:54pm
Jul-Feb remittances down 1.2pc to $18.1bn YoY KARACHI: The country received home remittances amounted to $ 18.1 billion during the first eight months of this... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Vote ‘rigging’: IMF dampens hopes of PTI ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said its scope is restricted to economic issues and it cannot... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 04:10pm
Sovereign dollar rally to two-year high LONDON: Pakistan’s sovereign dollar bonds gained as much as 3 cents on Friday, hitting their highest since early... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 10:23pm
Rs160bn FBR notice lands SNGPL in hot water ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) is reportedly in hot water after receiving the tax demand... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 04:10pm
Invoice price more than Rs4m: FBR slaps 25pc sales tax on ‘local’ vehicles ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge 25 percent sales tax on locally manufactured or assembled... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Reducing risk of sales tax fraud: FBR places curbs on various activities, transactions ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has placed restrictions on various activities and transactions of... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 06:51pm
CJP explains how polls could have been derailed ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa said due to an order of the Lahore High Court (LHC), the general elections... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 04:11pm
Cnergyico says upgrading its both refineries KARACHI: Cnergyico Friday announced to upgrade its both refineries to manufacture Euro V standards compliant ... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Shipping cos, refund charges: FTO has ordered audit of unlawful collections: APPMA KARACHI: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ordered Collector of Custom Enforcement to audit unlawful collections of... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Fuel supply on exclusive basis to 3 IPPs: CCP rejects PSO’s exemption extension request ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has rejected an application of Pakistan State Oil (PSO)... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 01:26pm
ECC extends validity of ‘MSRSSFM’ ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved an extension in validity of... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 01:27pm
‘Misuse’ of EFS: Rs1.08bn tax evasion scam unearthed KARACHI: The Directorate General of Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has uncovered a massive tax evasion scam... Updated 09 Mar, 2024 01:21pm
Women participation in workforce has positive impact on economy: Dr Ishrat ISLAMABAD: Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that women participation in the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Tobacco revenue may cross $2bn mark by curbing illicit trade LAHORE: The government has the potential to generate $2 billion revenue from the legitimate tobacco industry by... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
SECP plans to introduce Shariacompliant brokerage houses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is planning to introduce Sharia-compliant... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
SBP Podcast highlights importance of women financial inclusion KARACHI: In the latest episode of SBP Podcast, State Bank of Pakistan informed about the importance of raising the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
NESPAK awarded project of 574 dams in KSA worth Rs5.2bn LAHORE: NESPAK, a renowned engineering consultancy firm, has clinched a monumental project involving 574 dams in the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Export of goods & services to KSA up by 27pc in 7MFY23 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s export of goods and services to Saudi Arabia witnessed an increase of 27 per cent during the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
NESPAK approves five-year business plan ISLAMABAD: The Board of NESPAK has approved a five-year Business Plan (2023-2028) with directions to audit reasons... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Increase in debt burden EDITORIAL: Total domestic and external debt stocks rose by 6 percent during the first seven months of the current... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Coming to grips with past wrongs EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s judicial history is replete with miscarriages of justice. Starting from 1955 when Justice... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Violations galore EDITORIAL: It is one big scandal involving medical education. Some 366 alumni of private medical institutions are... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Azfar Ahsan meets Saudi investment minister RIYADH: Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, former Minister for Investment of Pakistan & founder of Nutshell Group, met Khalid... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Money & Banking Yuan steady SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against a weakening US dollar, as US yields slipped after Federal Reserve Chair... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Money & Banking Bitcoin briefly rises to record high over $70,000 NEW YORK: Bitcoin briefly rallied to a record high on Friday in volatile trading, as crypto mania continued to sweep... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Money & Banking Asian FX set for weekly gains ahead of US jobs data BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies and equities were set for weekly gains on Friday ahead of crucial US jobs data,... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Industry Textile, leather industries: Speakers for measures to enhance environmental compliance KARACHI: In a dialogue on "Strengthening Environmental Compliance and Governance", speakers have called for urgent... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Industry SMEDA, TDAP ink deal for advancing sports industries thru EDF LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) and the Trade Development Authority Pakistan... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Industry PRGMEA signs MoU with GBCC LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has officially entered... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am