World Bank group to provide Egypt with $6bn over three years CAIRO: The World Bank Group said on Monday it intends to provide more than $6 billion of support over the coming... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
EU pledges 7.7bn euros for world needs in 2024 including Gaza BRUSSELS: The European Union on Monday pledged to spend an initial 7.7 billion euros ($8.39 billion) on humanitarian... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
West decries Putin’s election win, China, India vow closer ties LONDON: Western governments lined up on Monday to condemn Vladimir Putin’s landslide election victory as unfair ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
South Asia India’s SC asks SBI for data to link political fund donors, recipients NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday to submit all the details of... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
UN chief warns against sequel to ‘Oppenheimer’ UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Oscar-winning film “Oppenheimer” on Monday as he... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Record heat index of 62.3C scorches Rio de Janeiro RIO DE JANEIRO: A heat wave stifling Brazil set new records on Sunday, with Rio de Janeiro’s heat index hitting... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Blome, Dar discuss US support for economic reforms ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome met on Monday with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss a wide range of... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Blome calls on Zaradri ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome met on Monday with President Asif Ali Zardari to discuss a broad range of... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Best facilities await Vaisakhi Mela visitors: Ramesh LAHORE: Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Chairman & Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Sardar... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Domestic violence victim undergoes successful surgery LAHORE: Successful arm’s surgery of Rizwana, a victim of domestic violence has been conducted at the Lahore ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
SU awards 39 MPhil, PhD degrees to scholars HYDERABAD: The Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) of the University of Sindh Jamshoro has approved an award... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Two ‘wanted’ members of bike lifters’ gang arrested by police ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Monday claimed to have arrested two wanted members of a notorious snatcher and bike... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Speaker commends operation against terrorists in North Waziristan ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Monday commended brave personnel of Pakistan Army who... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
PB-50 Qilla Abdullah: SC orders re-poll ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ordered for re-poll in PB-50 Qilla Abdullah, Balochistan as all the parties including... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
BECS, PPDU sign LoU with Muslim Hands Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) and Project Planning and Development... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
‘Suthra Punjab’ programme likely to become a success story FAISALABAD: On the special orders of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, steps should be taken on a priority... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Students to get bikes on easy installments in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz along with PML-N Quaid Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting in which it was... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Minister vows to enhance healthcare services across Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has expressed resolve to achieve a 100-per cent implementation... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Public-sector health physicians going on foreign visits: Provision of affidavits will be made mandatory ISLAMABAD: The federal government to ensure accountability and dedication of doctors to their professional duties is... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Legahri allocated Power portfolio: Notification issued ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allocated the portfolio of Power to Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari. A... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
PM felicitates Putin on his re-election ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated President of the Russian Federation... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
PTI’s Marwat records his statement before FIA team ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Sher Afzal Marwat on... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Electric buses: Sharjeel announces launch of two more routes KARACHI: Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday announced the launching of two more electric bus... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Beyond degrees: Shifting to a 4F mindset in policy and strategy The pedigree of one’s education in esteemed Western institutions or extensive experience in financial institutions... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Likely privatisation of PIA: SHC issues notices to Centre, CAA, PIA and PC KARACHI: The Sindh High Court issued notices to federal government, CAA, PIA and the Privatization Commission (PC)... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
CDA to construct bicycle lanes alongside highways of Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is vigorously taking measures to construct bicycle lanes along... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
By-election to PP-32 Gujrat: ECP directs official to receive nomination papers of Qaisara ISLAMABAD: The poll body has directed the Returning Officer of Punjab Assembly’s seat PP-32 Gujrat to receive... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
PTI-backed victorious candidates joined SIC with party founder’s consent: Dogar ISLAMABAD: As the local leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is under severe criticism from party workers... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
PM visits families of martyred officers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday visited the residence of Captain Ahmed Badar Shaheed to offer his... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Prosecution asked to explain what was purportedly written in the cypher ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) asked the prosecution to inform what was written in the cypher that was... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Zardari underscores need for boosting Pakistan-UAE ties ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that there is a need to enhance bilateral ties between Pakistan and the... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Biden told Netanyahu Rafah operation would be ‘mistake’: White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday he was deeply concerned by Israeli... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Famine imminent in northern Gaza, says UN-backed report NEW YORK: Famine is imminent and likely to occur in the next two months in northern Gaza, a UN-backed report said on... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
EU and Philippines relaunch free trade talks BRUSSELS: The European Union and the Philippines announced the resumption of negotiations for a free trade agreement... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Gunmen kidnap at least 87 in Nigeria’s Kaduna state KADUNA (Nigeria): Gunmen in Nigeria have kidnapped at least 87 people, including women and children in Kaduna state,... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Seoul says N Korea has shipped 7,000 arms containers to Russia SEOUL: North Korea has shipped around 7,000 containers of arms to Russia to use in its war with Ukraine since the... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Europe AI talent war heats up in Europe LONDON: An influx of artificial intelligence (AI) startups is heating up the battle for technical talent in Europe,... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 18, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 19, 2024)... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
High-value target among eight terrorists killed in NWA ISLAMABAD: The security forces killed eight terrorists including a high-value target during an intelligence-based... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Hideouts of banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan: Pakistan carries out air strikes inside Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghan security forces exchanged heavy fire on Monday morning following the launch of... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Punjab cabinet approves Rs4480.7bn budget LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here Monday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the chair, approved provincial... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Business & Economy PM tells UAE ambassador: Pakistan wants stronger economic partnership ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan,... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Minister for increasing EOBI fund to Rs1000bn LAHORE: The Federal Minister of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain visited... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
IK’s murder attempt bail plea: LHC seeks prosecutor's response LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday sought reply from the prosecutor in a bail application of Naveed Bashir,... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
LHC issues non-bailable warrants of Moonis’ wife LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants of Tehreen Elahi, wife of former federal... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
LHC disposes of Elahi’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday disposed of a petition of PTI President Pervez Elahi and his family members... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
JI announces Gaza Solidarity Night on 30th KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Monday lashed out at the ruling political parties for their "deplorable" silence... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
DG FDA reviews implementation of ‘Suthra Punjab’ programme FAISALABAD: On the special orders of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, steps should be taken on a priority... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
‘Clean Punjab’ campaign progressing rapidly: DC LAHORE: District Commissioner Lahore Rafia Haider has said that the Punjab Chief Minister’s ‘Clean Punjab’... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
CCPO Lahore holds important meeting on women related crimes LAHORE: CCPO Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana presided over an important meeting at his office regarding the prevention... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Brother of Faiz Hameed arrested RAWALPINDI: The anti-corruption department on Monday arrested a former deputy tehsildar, Sardar Najaf Hameed, ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Pakistan falls in human development The global Human Development Report of 2023-24 has been released recently by the United Nations Development Program... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
A plethora of issues Normally one tries to focus on one critical issue that appears to be central when sitting down to pen these columns.... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Stocks Gulf bourses mixed in early trade DUBAI: Gulf stock markets were mixed in early trade on Monday, as a rise in oil prices and stronger-than-expected... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Stocks Indian rupee falls on weak Asian currencies MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed lower on Monday, pressured by weakness in Asian currencies and dollar purchases by... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Stocks Megacaps’ rally lifts tech-heavy Nasdaq NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Monday, with a rally in megacap growth stocks such as Alphabet and... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Stocks Telecoms shares drag Europe’s STOXX 600 lower PARIS: European shares edged lower on Monday, led by a slump in the telecommunications sector, while German bond... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Stocks China stocks close up on strong activity data SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher on Monday, boosted by data that showed the country’s factory output and ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close sharply higher TOKYO: Tokyo shares closed sharply higher Monday, with investors’ eyes on a possible upcoming interest rate hike... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Letters Sending a strong message across It is indeed a matter of great pride that the country has ultimately sent a strong message across and that that... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Time to revisit the NFC Award Notwithstanding the recent IMF demand to amend the existing NFC award, there is a longstanding need to address the... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Zardari sahib has the best teeth in town “Do you know what is the overarching focus on our airwaves?” “Our fatalities on the 16 March attack by the... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Coal shortage period: Chinese may be allowed to declare OFME This understanding will be part of minutes of next Energy Planning Expert Panel (EPEP) of China Pakistan Economic Corridor Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:50am
Discos’ tariffs for February: CPPA-G seeks Rs5 per unit positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought a positive adjustment of Rs5 per unit... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 10:49am
ADB approves $250m for two power transmission projects ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank (ABD) is to extend financing of $ 250 million for two power sector transmission... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:20am
PSO says LNG business ‘bleeding’ its resources ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has claimed that LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) business is bleeding its financial... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:20am
Talks with IMF extended to today ISLAMABAD: Talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani authorities on the second review have... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 10:26am
Policy rate kept unchanged at 22pc KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), adopting a cautious approach, has... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:20am
Rates Stock market advances KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bullish trend following fresh buying on available attractive,... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Three-month Punjab budget: govt presents proposals LAHORE: The Government of Punjab has presented three-month budget proposals for the province for approval, totalling... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:48am
Levying tax on annual rental value property: SC questions Sindh govt for not considering matter ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why the Sindh government is not seriously taking up the matter of levying of... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 10:06am
Misinvoicing issue: Directorate of Valuation implements ‘LIVE’ System ISLAMABAD: In order to effectively address the issue of misinvoicing at the import stage, Directorate of Valuation,... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:21am
‘Revenue requirements’: Sindh industries and PLL reject SSGC’s plea ISLAMABAD: Sindh industries and Pak LNG Limited (PLL) rejected the petition of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) for... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 10:07am
Power consumers: President confirms FTO’s decision ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan has confirmed Federal Tax Ombudsman’s decision to alleviate miseries of power... Updated 19 Mar, 2024 09:21am
Energy Increase in gas prices: Ogra holds public hearing on SSGC’s plea KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) here on Monday held a public hearing on a petition of Sui... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Commodities Gold prices easier KARACHI: Local gold prices on Monday saw a decline, which traders attributed to a slight fall in the global bullion... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
E-commerce underbelly EDITORIAL: Nearly six years after the introduction of the much-hyped Device Identification, Registration and ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Functioning as a federation EDITORIAL: There is clearly more to the Irsa Amendment Ordinance 2024 than meets the eye. First, for some reason, ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (March 18, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (March 18, 2024).... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 18, 2024).... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 18, 2024)... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (March 18, 2024). ========================================= Offset... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (March 18, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Taxes FBR enhances RD on import of mushrooms, truffles ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enhanced regulatory duty (RD) on the import of some items ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
‘Utilisation of Funds held in ESFCAs’: PRGMEA urges SBP to implement directives LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has commended the State ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Companies PPAF awarded International Energy Workforce Award 2024 by EI ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) has been honoured with the esteemed International Energy... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Need for urgent thorough steps for economic growth KARACHI: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) has stressed the need for immediate... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Industry HCSTSI President hails govt’s corporate farming policy HYDERABAD: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI),... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Industry TDAP facilitates visit of Chinese delegation to Pakistan KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is proud to announce the successful facilitation of the... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Senior economist says current economic challenges can be effectively addressed LAHORE: Former Federal Finance Minister Dr Hafeez Pasha asserted that despite enduring challenging economic... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Industry New ministers of Sindh cabinet greeted: KATI president urges CM to allocate development budgets KARACHI: Johar Qandhari, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), congratulated the newly... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Taxes Taxpayer gets reimbursed amount recovered from his bank account LAHORE: Due to the tax authorities’ failure to specify a reasonable payment timeframe, a corporate taxpayer... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
PHHSA applauds PM’s agri measures LAHORE: Welcoming the measures announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to strengthen the ailing agricultural... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Industry Minister meets PSMA, PEMA office-bearers ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan on Monday held meetings with representatives of Pakistan Sugar ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ dollars find support after slide SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars found support on Monday after a slide last week, helped by... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Money & Banking Dollar dips, yen steady as BOJ policy shift beckons NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Monday ahead of a slew of central bank meetings this week, with the Bank... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
Money & Banking China yuan eases SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched lower against the dollar on Monday, as investors were cautious ahead of a busy week... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am