UN urges ‘silencing the guns’ in Gaza for Ramazan UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called Monday for “silencing the guns” in Gaza in honour ... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Europe must do more against ‘catastrophic’ climate risks: EU COPENHAGEN: Europe could suffer “catastrophic” consequences from climate change if it fails to take urgent and... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
China passes law granting Communist Party more control over cabinet BEIJING: China’s parliament on Monday revised a law to effectively grant the Communist Party more executive ... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
China, Russia, Iran holding joint naval drills BEIJING: The navies of China, Russia and Iran are staging joint drills in the Gulf of Oman this week, Beijing said... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Biden unveils $7.3 trillion budget as campaign pitch for spending, tax goals WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden sketched his policy vision for the United States on Monday, unveiling a $7.3 ... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Pacific leaders welcome signing of US security deal MAJURO, (Marshall Islands): Pacific leaders have hailed the signing of a new economic and security deal with the... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
French state services hit by ‘intense’ cyberattack: PM’s office PARIS: Several French state bodies have been hit with cyberattacks of “unprecedented intensity”, Prime Minister... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Princess of Wales apologises over edited photograph LONDON: Catherine, Princess of Wales, on Monday apologised and admitted to editing an official portrait of her... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
NATO prepares for Russian threat in harsh Arctic BADDEREN (Norway): Finnish conscript Atte Ohman readied himself aboard a US landing ship to storm a snow-swept... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Aseefa Bhutto likely to become First Lady ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari is likely to announce the formal recognition of his daughter, Aseefa... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
CJP says not interested in issuing contempt of court notice to journalists ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa has observed if the institution’s credibility is tarnished, it then affects... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Naeem Akhtar takes oath as SC judge ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, on Monday, administered the oath of office to Justice Naeem... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
President presented guard of honour ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari was presented a guard of honour at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Monday as... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
President administers oath to 19-member cabinet ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday administered oath of office to a 19-member Federal Cabinet at a... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Senate polls schedule to be issued on Thursday ISLAMABAD: With 52 senators having retired following the completion of their term, the electoral organisation,... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Shehbaz-led govt won’t be able to ensure judicious use of IMF funds: PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Omar Ayub on Monday reiterated his party’s stance that... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Navy recovers bodies of 10 missing fishermen KARACHI: Pakistan Navy (PN) in coordination with Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) recovered 10 dead bodies... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Online matrimonial sites: HIAs trapping govt/armed forces individuals ISLAMABAD: The government has warned that Hostile Intelligence Agencies (HIAs) are using online matrimonial apps and... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Ministry to submit ‘NPF’ to NEC for approval ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives will submit the National Planning Framework... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Austrian team meets Secretary Punjab Assembly LAHORE: On Monday, Secretary of the Punjab Assembly, Chaudhry Amir Habib, convened with a delegation from Austria ... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Stocks Wall St eases as investors await inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes slipped on Monday, as investors awaited key inflation data this week... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Stocks Tech selloff drags down European shares PARIS: European shares were hurt by a steep selloff in the technology sector on Monday, while investors turned wary... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Stocks China stocks rise as inflation rebounds SHANGHAI: China stocks gained on Monday after an upswing in consumer prices raised hopes of an economic recovery,... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Stocks Japanese shares fall over 2pc as chip shares slump TOKYO: Japanese shares ended sharply lower on Monday as chip-related stocks tracked their US peers lower and the... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Commodities Chicago soybeans retreat from three-week high SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans eased after climbing to their highest levels in almost three weeks on Monday, as... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR37.781 ... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Cost of smoking that women have to pay remains unreported: experts ISLAMABAD: In the midst of the celebrations marking achievements and progress on the Women’s Day, the cost of... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (March 11, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 11, 2024).... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Civil Awards nominations: Cabinet Division revises policy and guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has revised policy and guidelines for Civil Awards-2024 for making nominations for... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 05:50am
People feed predatory birds despite crackdown on practice LAHORE: Shabnam, a young woman in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, sells small packets of scrap meat to... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
SSRL working on plans to empower Thari women: Li KARACHI: The Sino Sindh Resources Private Limited (SSRL) is working on plans to empower women in the impoverished... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Tajikistan President calls Zardari, extends felicitations ISLAMABAD: President of Tajikistan EmomaliRahmon, made a telephone call to President Asif Ali Zardari and extended... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 05:44am
Reduced number of 48 Senate seats: Schedule for Senate polls to be issued on Thursday ISLAMABAD: With 52 senators having retired following the completion of their term, the electoral organisation,... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
PM to visit FO today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Foreign Office today (Tuesday) to give his policy guidelines... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Suthra Punjab Campaign: All machinery mobilised FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Nayar Sheikh has said that for the success of the “Suthra Punjab... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Heavy rains lash various parts of Balochistan QUETTA: Heavy rains continued in Quetta, Gwadar, Chaman, and other parts of Balochistan during the last 24 hours,... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Court issues show-cause notice to jail authorities for not producing Elahi LAHORE: A special court for anti-corruption on Monday issued a show cause notice to the superintendent Adiala jail,... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
CM Punjab accords approval to two major transport projects LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has accorded in-principle approval for the implementation of two... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
People being offered discount at model Ramazan markets LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that on the instructions of Punjab government, a discount... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Over 1m delivered ‘Ramazan Nigheban Package’ across Punjab LAHORE: Out of a total 6.47 million beneficiaries of the Chief Minister’s Ramadan Nigheban package, over one... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Fesco completes operational preparations for Ramazan FAISALABAD: The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) administration has completed operational preparations... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Seminar on fasting: Diabetes patients advised to avoid deep-fried food items LAHORE: Fasting in the holy month of Ramazan has many health benefits including reduction in obesity, potential... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
ICCI launches ‘Asaan Sehat Card’ ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry has said that the present government was facing a... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Court adjourns hearing ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Monday, adjourned the hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Stocks PSX announces DTS for Ramazan KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday announced the designated time schedule (DTS) during the Holy month of... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Dar is new foreign minister ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar, the former finance minister and Nawaz Sharif’s close confidant, is the new foreign minister... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 11, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 12, 2024)... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (March 11, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
‘Iddat’ case: Court seeks arguments on pleas of IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Monday, summoned arguments on Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Balochistan CM directs PDMA to remain alert in rain situation QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Monday directed the Provincial Disaster Management Authority... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Imran, Bushra and Qureshi: FIA raises questions over maintainability of pleas ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) raised questions over the maintainability of the appeals of former... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Meeting of Advanced Studies & Research Board convened at LUMHS HYDERABAD: The 64th Meeting of Advanced Studies & Research Board was convened at Liaquat University of Medical... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
PTI body condemns arrest of leaders, workers ISLAMABAD: The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday strongly condemned the arrests of party... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
A tangled web indeed As could be anticipated, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf’s (PTI’s) protests on March 10, 2024 against alleged... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 05:09am
Dip in the rate of inflation There has been a visible and welcome slowdown in the rate of inflation in February 2024. The year-to-year rate of... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 05:05am
Stocks MWL’s ‘MIIETF’ listed on PSX KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange has listed the Mahaana Islamic Index Exchange Traded Fund (MIIETF) managed by... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Letters Education in rural areas of Balochistan The educational setting of Balochistan’s rural areas is characterized by scarcity; a lack of schools, poor... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Navigating IMF’s flawed mindset: lessons from 2008 financial crisis The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has long been regarded as a key player in the global financial landscape,... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 297,631 tonnes of cargo comprising 198,209 tonnes of import cargo and 99,422... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Energy US natural gas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a fresh one-week low on forecasts for milder weather and lower... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (March 11, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (March 11, 2024).... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 11, 2024)... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (March 11, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Tight gas, undersea oil and gas reserves: PM speaks of criticality of investment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs to provide all kinds of facilities to private sector and local and foreign investors in oil and gas discovery Updated 12 Mar, 2024 04:52pm
Renewable energy projects: Saudi ministry raises questions over ‘need for new pact’ ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy is said to have raised questions on the need for new agreement on... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 06:10pm
Aurangzeb new Finance Minister ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allocated the portfolios to the federal ministers in terms of Rules of... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 08:58am
Ramazan begins today PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced on Monday evening that the Ramadan moon has been sighted and... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 08:57am
Aurangzeb steps down as President & CEO HBL KARACHI: HBL (Habib Bank Limited), the leading financial institution of Pakistan, announces the resignation of its... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:42am
Cabinet takes stock of situation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that a committee should be established immediately to control... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:42am
PM for transforming Pak-Saudi ties into strategic, economic partnership ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that his government’s priority was to transform the... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 08:57am
Ex-senior UK Tory defects to fringe right-wing party LONDON: Embattled UK leader Rishi Sunak suffered a fresh blow Monday when a former ally defected to a right-wing... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:00am
Bank timings for Ramazan KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced office and business hours for month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak,... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:43am
Commodities Gold, silver prices remain stagnant KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Monday remained stagnant on the local market, traders said. Gold was traded for... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Energy LPG market price exceeds Ogra’s notified rate of Rs257.59/kg ISLAMABAD: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market rate has surged by over Rs50 per kilogramme above the Oil and Gas... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Energy Oil prices mixed as ME supply concerns ease NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Monday as concern eased that fighting in the Middle East would disrupt... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Commodities Iron ore tumbles on persistently weak fundamentals in China BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices extended their decline into a second straight session on Monday, to the lowest in... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil up KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Monday as inventories in the world’s second-biggest producer... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Commodities Copper steady ahead of Chinese loan data LONDON: Copper prices steadied on Monday as the market awaited Chinese loan data for indications of demand from the... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (March 11, 2024)... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Cotton & Textile Official spot rate unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained sluggish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures jumped to their highest in seven years on Monday, with prices rising 2% as ... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
Commodities Gold takes breather as traders brace for inflation data BENGALURU: Gold traded flat on Monday, hitting pause after a record rally last week, as traders hunkered down for US... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
India moves to implement citizenship law opposed by Muslims NEW DELHI: India announced rules on Monday to implement a 2019 citizenship law that critics call anti-Muslim, weeks... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:00am
India’s SC orders SBI bank to share political donors’ names NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea by government-run State Bank of India for more time to... Updated 12 Mar, 2024 09:01am
Reporters in Gaza’s killing fields The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) in its annual report released a few weeks ago provided to... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
The fight for gender equality EDITORIAL: March 8, the International Women’s Day is observed all over the world to celebrate women’s struggle... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Tackling unfair marketing practices EDITORIAL: Today’s digital age is defined by the rising impact that social media platforms have had on all spheres... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Industry Business community leader optimistic about composition of Cabinet KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Industry Business leaders for probe into growing misuse of law regarding cheque bounce KARACHI: Business community has demanded a thorough investigation into the misuse of the cheque bounce law. The... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Industry Imtiaz appointed Pakistan-USA Business Council chairman KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh President Fed-eration of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has appointed... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Taxes Tribunal reduces penalty disproportionate to gravity of sales tax default? LAHORE: An Inland Revenue appellate tribunal has reduced penalty against defaulter of sales tax owing to... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Industry Renewal process of LCCI membership well on the way LAHORE: The renewal process of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry membership is well on the way and a large... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Companies Mobilink Bank partners with BizB ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank partnered with BizB, a leading marketplace in Pakistan, welcoming the company as a ‘Brand... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Companies Deceptive marketing practices: Tribunal upholds CCP’s order against multinational company ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal has upheld an order passed by the Competition Commission of Pakistan... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Money & Banking Bitcoin zooms to record beyond $72,000 LONDON: Bitcoin raced to an all-time peak above $72,000 Monday as the world’s most popular cryptocurrency won... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am
Money & Banking Yen firms after revisions to Japan GDP NEW YORK: The yen edged up for a fourth straight session against the US dollar in choppy trading on Monday, ... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:27am