Global development rebounds post-Covid, leaving poor countries behind, says UN UNITED NATIONS: Humanity has returned to pre-pandemic levels of development, the United Nations said Wednesday, but... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
USA Biden back on road after clinching rancorous Trump rematch WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden plunges back into his grueling election campaign schedule Wednesday, a day after he... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
South Asia China says military delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal BEIJING: A Chinese military delegation recently visited the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal to discuss further... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
South Asia Huge blast kills two, injures 26 in northern China SANHE (China): A huge suspected gas explosion at a restaurant in northern China killed two people and injured 26 ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
South Asia At least 60 Afghans killed by weeks of intense snow, rain KABUL: At least 60 people have been killed by heavy rain and snow in Afghanistan over the past three weeks, the... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Europe Italy says global minimum tax on multinationals set to fail ROME: Italy’s Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday he fears that a plan for a global minimum tax... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 13, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (March 14, 2024)... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
PSCA, NRTC agree to implement ‘smart safe city project’ in 18 cities LAHORE: Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) and National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) here... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
LHC refuses to issue restraining order against Senate polls LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday refused to issue restraining order against the Senate election and ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Customs dept fails to prove vehicle as smuggled item LAHORE: The customs department has failed to prove smuggling of a vehicle into Pakistan despite claiming that the... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
PFA imposes Rs630,000 fine on six FBOs LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday slapped a Rs 630,000 fine on six food business operators (FBOs)... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Over 1.8m ration bags delivered to people under ‘Ramazan package’ LAHORE: The Punjab government is striving to provide relief to the people in Ramazan as the officials delivered over... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Security of courts to be beefed up across Punjab LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has said that foolproof security of courts across the ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Match officials for playoffs, final of HBL-PSL-9 announced LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Wednesday announced umpire and match referee appointments for the HBL-PSL-9... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Three-day ‘SAARC Bazaar’ concludes LAHORE: Lahore hosted three-day “SAARC Bazaar” and SAARC conference titled “Invest in South Asian Women: A ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
No compromise on peace, security: Sindh minister KARACHI: Minister for Home, Law, and Parliamentary Affairs of Sindh, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, has affirmed that peace ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Forklift programme: Engro Polymer partners with Descon to train women KARACHI: Engro Polymer and Chemicals (EPCL), a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, along with Engro Foundation ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Unannounced outages: JI Karachi chief lashes out at SSGC KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Wednesday showed concerns over the “unannounced” gas outages in the holy... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
53 errant shopkeepers fined, two shops sealed KARACHI: On the second day of Ramazan, the Price Control Magistrates of District South initiated actions against... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Sector G-10: CDA board approves construction of ‘IT Park’ in Sector G-10 ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority Board on Wednesday decided to construct one of the biggest IT parks in... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
PTI leader indicted in case filed at Bani Gala police station ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Javed in a case... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Climate-resilient wheat varieties introduced ISLAMABAD: To tackle the climate change situation and harsh weather phenomena, the Pakistan Agricultural Research... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Mohsin Naqvi assumes charge as interior minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi assumed charge of his office on Wednesday. Interior Secretary Aftab ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Industry FPCCI panel on trade promotion: Saleem Khan Tanoli appointed convener KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has appointed Saleem Khan Tanoli as... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Cipher, Toshakhana cases: Appeals against convictions: IHC turns down objections over maintainability ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, turned down the prosecution’s objections over the... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan ranks 7th among tobacco-consuming countries globally ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is one of the top tobacco consuming countries standing at the 7th position globally and first in... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Europe UK economy returns to modest growth at start of 2024 LONDON: Britain’s economy returned to growth in January after entering a shallow recession in the second half of... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
EU parliament adopts ‘pioneering’ rules on AI STRASBOURG: The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to the world’s most far-reaching rules to... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
New Zealand men’s cricket team due on April 14 to play five T20Is LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Wednesday announced that New Zealand men’s cricket team will tour ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Czech Republican, Maldivian counterparts greet Dar ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Maldives, Moosa Zameer and Foreign Minister of Czech Republic, Jan Lipavsky have... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
CCPO meets winning players of National Classic Championship LAHROE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore, Bilal Siddique Kamyana, met with the police players who won ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
NTISB issues cyber-security advisory: Apple releases security patches ISLAMABAD: Apple has released security patches to mitigate critical vulnerabilities (CVE-2023-42916 &... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Europe UK to ban foreign state ownership of British newspapers LONDON: The UK announced Wednesday that it plans to bar overseas governments from owning British newspapers, a move... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
USA Georgia judge tosses several charges in Trump indictment WASHINGTON: A Georgia judge on Wednesday dismissed several charges against Donald Trump and his co-defendants for... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Money & Banking New global record for profits paid out to shareholders: study PARIS: Global dividend payments hit a record $1.66 trillion in 2023 according to a report by asset manager Janus... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
IHC summons SP Adiala jail over ban on visits ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, issued notice to the Adiala Jail superintendent in a petition... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
By-elections on 23 general seats to be held on April 21: ECP ISLAMABAD: The poll organisation has announced that it will hold by-elections on 23 seats of the assemblies on April... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Shutting down the Adiala jail? “I don’t understand how you can shut down a jail?” “By a notification, and considering that it is a... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Stocks India’s small- and mid-cap stocks capitulate on stress test worries BENGALURU: India’s small- and mid-cap indexes logged their worst session in more than two years on Wednesday, ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Stocks China stocks fall as Country Garden drags property developers lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Wednesday, dragged by property developers as Country Garden missed a coupon... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Why we lag in exports One of Pakistan’s most pressing economic issues is the chronic shortage of foreign exchange underscored by an... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
It’s time for us to walk the talk!—II Entrepreneurs in Pakistan are second to none with numerous having earned recognition and respect internationally.... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Letters Jail is where IK has enough quiet and privacy The Punjab government has imposed a two-week ban on all public visits, meetings and interviews at Rawalpindi’s... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
‘Large and long’? Not much of what new finance minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, said in his first official media interaction was new –... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
The FCA conundrum Power regulator Nepra’s recent approval of a Rs 7.1308/unit tariff hike under Fuel Adjustment Charges (FCA) has sent... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Department of Transport, Excise and Taxation: Sharjeel orders revolutionary measures, reforms KARACHI: Officials from the Department of Transport, Mass Transit, and Excise & Taxation met with Senior ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Punjab govt to take action against air pollution: Minister LAHORE: To combat the issue of trans-boundary air pollution, the Punjab may sign a cross-border one-on-one agreement... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
PTI giving false narrative to EU: Tarrar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, on Wednesday, in his maiden press... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
AGP tells PHC: Party that wins in general election deserves reserved seats PESHAWAR: In the Peshawar High Court, a five-member larger bench headed by Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim on Wednesday ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
IGME report on child mortality rate released: Pakistan, Afghanistan lagging behind in meeting SDGs in SA ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (IGME) has observed that Pakistan ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Narcotics Control office to be closed: Naqvi integrates operations into Interior Ministry ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said that he has decided to close the office of the Ministry... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Lu to brief US House panel on Pak ties Islamabad: The US Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, will brief ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Request to withdraw GSP+ status: Govt blasted for accusing PTI of writing letter to EU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday blasted the government for accusing it of writing a letter to... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
CM for skill mapping to ascertain true potential of human resource export LAHORE: Emphasising the need for skill mapping to ascertain true potential of human resource export, Punjab Chief... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Ramazan Relief Package: PM oversees distribution ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Wednesday, made surprise visits to various Utility Stores (USC) outlets in... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Minister given briefing on CPEC projects ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Wednesday, gave a comprehensive briefing ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Business & Economy China to help Pakistan overcome debt challenge: CG FAISALABAD: Chinese debt is only 13 percent of the total foreign payable debt and its basic objective is to drag... Updated 14 Mar, 2024 11:48am
NA passes resolution, declaring death sentence of Z A Bhutto illegal ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly here Wednesday passed a resolution, demanding to overturn the death sentence given... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Adiala jail ban: IK terms threat alert ‘a lie’ RAWALPINDI: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Wednesday, termed the threat ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Expenditure cut: Panel set up to present ‘practical plan’ to PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has constituted a seven-member committee to present a practical plan for... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 13, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 13, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 13, 2024)... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 13, 2024).... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (March 13, 2024).... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 13, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (March 13, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
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 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Commodities Gold prices slump KARACHI: Gold on Wednesday saw a big drop in its value on the local market but silver remained steady, traders ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Energy LPG cylinders’ prices ‘Ogra’s negligence has caused artificial hike during Ramazan’ ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra)’s delay in action caused an artificial hike in the... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Energy SSGC unveils state of the art gas metering & calibration facility KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company’s (SSGC’s) cutting-edge Gas Metering and Calibration Facility (GM&CF) was... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Commodities Wheat procurement target of 900,000 tons at the rate of Rs4,000/40kgs approved KARACHI: The Sindh government has approved a wheat procurement target of 900,000 tons at the rate of Rs 4,000 per 40... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Energy Oil prices up 2pc to 4-month high NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 2% to a four-month high on Wednesday on a surprise withdrawal in US crude... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Energy US natural gas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a fresh two-week low on Wednesday on forecasts for less demand ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Cotton & Textile Slow business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained easy and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (March 13, 2024)... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 128,125 tonnes of cargo comprising 81,205 tonnes of import cargo and 46,920... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Commodities Copper soars on Chinese plans to cut output LONDON: Copper prices soared on Wednesday to their highest in seven months after Chinese smelters, which process ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Wednesday to their highest closing in over a year, as strength in... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Commodities Chicago soybeans fall despite Brazilian crop downgrade CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures fell on Wednesday from one-month highs in the previous session as a production... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR37.803... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Commodities Iron ore falls on mounting fears of easing Chinese demand SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures slipped on Wednesday, on fears of a reduction in demand in top consumer China amid ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Commodities Egypt sets procurement price of local wheat at $41.32 CAIRO: Egypt, a major wheat importer, has set the procurement price of local wheat at 2000 Egyptian pounds ($41.32)... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Stocks European shares scale new record high PARIS: European shares touched new record highs on Wednesday, boosted by upbeat corporate updates from the retail ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Stocks Tech-heavy Nasdaq slides as yields rise NEW YORK: The tech-laden Nasdaq fell on Wednesday as rising US Treasury yields hit market-moving growth stocks, ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Rates PSX plunges KARACHI: A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday and the market recorded heavy losses due... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Industry LCCI, ACCA set up ‘Tax Clinic’ LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) in collaboration with ACCA, Pakistan jointly ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Taxes KPRMP has helped govt increase tax revenue: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Revenue Mobilization and Public Resource Management Project (KPRMP) ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Companies JS Bank partners with world’s best photographer Mario Testino KARACHI: JS Bank, a leading financial institution in Pakistan, partnered with Mario Testino, the internationally... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Money & Banking Misprinted currency notes: Internal controls being further improved: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday said that Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) has... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Taxes Modification of Sales Tax Rules of 2006 thru SRO: LCCI files appeal with FBR LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has formally appealed to the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Commodities Gold firms as June rate cut bets still intact BENGALURU: Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday after dropping more than 1% in the previous session, as investors... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Money & Banking Asian currencies dip on US inflation data BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies dipped on Wednesday, after hotter-than-expected inflation data in the United States... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Money & Banking US dollar drifts lower NEW YORK: The dollar inched lower on Wednesday after rising in the previous session on hotter-than-expected US... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Aurangzeb sounds enthusiastic, eager EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has clearly hit the ground running as evidenced from his first... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Who, exactly, is ‘defaming the judiciary’? EDITORIAL: It’s about time that a serious, comprehensive debate on at least three issues — which came up as the... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Industry SECP holds meetings with insurance cos on digitization of insurance sector ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will launch an insurance policy finder and an... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Fuel earnings of local refineries likely to improve in Q3 KARACHI: It is expected that fuel earnings of local refineries to improve in the third quarter of FY24 on a... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am