IK’s attendance issue: Another show-cause notice issued to jail authorities ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, issued another show cause to the Adiala jail superintendent after it was... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:33am
Prize distribution ceremony of 8th edition of Oxford Big Read (OBR) competition held KARACHI: Celebrating literary excellence, Oxford University Press Pakistan, organized the Prize Distribution ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:31am
Sindh govt launches ‘Kisan Card’ programme for farmers KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced the launching of the Kisan Card program across the province. The ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:26am
UBG urges President, PM to engage with business community vigorously KARACHI: Zubair Tufail, President of the United Business Group (UBG), has urged both President Zardari and Prime... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:23am
Alvi inquires about health of JI’s Hafiz Naeem KARACHI: Former President, Arif Alvi recently paid a visit to JI Karachi Chief, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman at a local... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:21am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday posted some more gains on the local market but silver was steady, traders said.... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:19am
Shortage continues unabated: Need for promoting local production of insulin stressed KARACHI: Experts said Pakistan will have to achieve local production of insulin to resolve its shortage, stressing... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 10:21am
SAU, FAO to install new flux tower at Latif Farm HYDERABAD: A new Flux Tower is set to be installed at the Latif Farm of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam,... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:16am
Industry PCJCCI chief underscores importance of CPEC’s role in Balochistan’s development LAHORE: In a recent deliberation at the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Secretariat,... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:15am
Railways to operate four Eid special trains LAHORE: In preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr, Pakistan Railways CEO Aamir Ali Baloch has declared the operation of four ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:14am
KP Irrigated-Agriculture Improvement Project: World Bank rates implementation progress as ‘moderately satisfactory’ ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigated-Agriculture... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:13am
Letters A judge, like Caesar’s wife, must be above suspicion? In a major development, President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the dismissal of Supreme Court (SC) former Justice... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:12am
Energy Domestic, economic and commercial: GC varsity’s students apprised of Fesco’s role in promoting activities FAISALABAD: Additional (DG) Public Relations, Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) Tahir Sheikh has said that... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:11am
PML-N, PPP make fresh attempt to hand Discos over to provinces LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) have reattempted to hand... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:11am
Dastak programme reviewed: Punjab CM orders launch of app, call service LAHORE: With a view to extending home services to the people of Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:09am
Industry Investment in corporate farming areas: FPCCI highlights criticality of creation of proper infrastructure KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Central Standing Committee on Agriculture... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:08am
EU envoy, minister discuss issues relating to GSP+ system ISLAMABAD: EU Ambassador Riina Kionka called on Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:07am
Industry ‘Provision of quality, affordable telecom services top priority’ ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that the provision of ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:05am
Directorate General of IPRE achieves milestones KARACHI: The Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights (DGIPRE) under the leadership of Iram Maqbool ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:05am
Zardari for expanding scope of bilateral cooperation with Japan ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for expanding the scope of bilateral cooperation between Pakistan... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:03am
IK says former president Alvi did his level best to resolve issues ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, on Wednesday, said that he is not annoyed with former... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:01am
Taxes FBR revamp: IHC dismisses IR officer’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a petition filed by an Inland Revenue officer against the... Published 21 Mar, 2024 06:00am
Plan aimed at providing agri machinery to farmers being implemented LAHORE: Only 35 per cent of the farmers in Pakistan are using modern agricultural equipment to carry out their... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 06:10am
Danish made ‘Justice of Peace of South Karachi’ KARACHI: The Sindh government has appointed Danish Aman as Justice of Peace, within territorial limits of District... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 06:20am
Senate Democrats urge ‘bold’ US push on Palestinian state WASHINGTON: More than a third of the US Senate’s Democrats called on President Joe Biden’s administration... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
India’s richest 1pc has highest concentration of wealth in decades, study shows NEW DELHI: The wealth concentrated in the richest 1 percent of India’s population is at its highest in six decades... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
ICC Women’s championship 2022-25: West Indies women’s cricket team due on April 14 LAHORE: Pakistan all set to host their final set of ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 matches at home, as West... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
NESPAK presents stadium upgradation plan to PCB chairman LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi called on the NESPAK (National Engineering Services of... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Indonesia’s Prabowo wins presidential election JAKARTA: Indonesia’s election commission on Wednesday formally announced Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto had... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Africa South Sudan gunmen kill 15 people in ambush JUBA: Fifteen people, including a regional commissioner, died when their convoy was ambushed in South Sudan’s... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Saudi Arabia boosts funding to UNRWA by $40m RIYADH: A Saudi-funded humanitarian agency pledged on Wednesday to boost the kingdom’s funding to the UN... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
French navy seizes 10.7 tonnes of cocaine off African coast BREST: The French navy has seized 10.7 tonnes of cocaine with a street value of hundreds of millions of dollars from... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Russia using ‘fear’ to rule occupied Ukraine: UN KYIV: Russia has tortured and arbitrarily detained people in occupied Ukraine, creating a “climate of fear” and... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Blinken tours Mideast as Israel-Hamas war pushes Gaza towards famine GAZA STRIP: US top diplomat Antony Blinken touched down Wednesday in the Middle East to bolster international ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
The Kremlin saw off Navalny - what now for Russia’s opposition? LONDON: On the night he celebrated extending his rule to at least 2030, Russian President Vladimir Putin did... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
WTO chief sees fisheries subsidies deal ratified before year’s end ABUJA: The World Trade Organization’s director-general said on Wednesday she was hopeful a fisheries subsidies... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Italy plans 1-bn-euro AI investment fund ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday announced a one-billion-euro investment fund to promote... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Two terrorists gunned down in North Waziristan IBO ISLAMABAD: Two terrorists were gunned down in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP)... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Gwadar Port Complex: eight attackers killed ISLAMABAD: A group of eight terrorists attempted to enter Port Authority Complex in Gwadar on Wednesday, which was... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Seeking ‘audit’ of Feb 8 polls, PTI moves SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has been urged to constitute a judicial commission, consisting of serving SC ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
WPV1: Nine sewage samples tested positive ISLAMABAD: The health authorities have collected nine sewage samples from six districts of the country that have... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Lu submits written testimony in US Congress: ‘Despite complaints Pakistan polls were as per law’ WASHINGTON: US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has submitted a written... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
MBS, Munir discuss a raft of challenges JEDDAH: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has called on Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
President approves dismissal of former Justice Mazahar ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved the dismissal of Supreme Court (SC) former Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Punjab Police & private college sign MoU LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has taken another good measure for the higher technical... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
PM calls for simplifying civil and criminal laws ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of the Special Committee for Legal and Judicial Reforms was held Wednesday under the... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
PFA imposes Rs1.15m fine on four FBOs, discards 1,200kg substandard gram flour LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) slapped a collective fine of Rs 1.150 million on four Food Business ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan for conclusion of ESP agreement with UK ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Recounting in NA-133, Kasur: LHC suspends ECP’s notice LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday suspended a notice of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) issued on an... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Flour bags bearing photo of Nawaz: LHC seeks reply from govt within a week LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought reply from the government within a week on a petition against... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
JI chief advocates for de-politicization of institutions LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has advocated for the de-politicization of institutions, holding feudal... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Implementation of Sikh Marriage Act 2018 proves milestone: Ramesh LAHORE: In order to discuss various proposals regarding the establishment of reconciliation council and appointment... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Complainants get Rs8.8m dues on Ombudsman orders LAHORE: On the orders of Provincial Ombudsman Punjab Major Azam Suleman Khan (R), various provincial departments,... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar Project: CM reviews construction of 100,000 houses LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while chairing a review meeting on the construction of 100,000... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Cardiology hospitals increasing capacity to facilitate patients LAHORE: Pursuant to the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, all the cardiology hospitals across the... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Punjab govt: Bar member moves against Nawaz chairing meetings LAHORE: A bar member has approached the Lahore High Court against Nawaz Sharif for chairing administrative meetings... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Aurangzeb, UAE envoy discuss establishment of SIFC ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salim Alzaabi called on... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Aurangzeb for strengthening ties with Turkiye ISLAMABAD: The Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Mehmet Pacaci, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue, ... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Speaker, Dy Speaker condole deaths of coalminers ISLAMABAD: National Assembly of Pakistan Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and National Assembly Deputy Speaker Syed Ghulam... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Sherry for implementation of national clean air policy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP Vice) President Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday expressed deep concern... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Hamza Camp attack case: 5 accused granted bail by SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court remarked how on the basis of a head constable’s statement it deem the former prime... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
‘Mega corruption’ references: PTI flays acquittal of Nawaz’s sons ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) severely criticised the acquittal of Hassan and Hussain Nawaz – the sons... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
IK, Qureshi, Rashid acquitted in two cases ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, PTI vice... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Senate elections: code of conduct unveiled ISLAMABAD: Any person in service of Pakistan shall not promote or hinder the election of a contesting candidate in... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 20, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (March 21, 2024)... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday on the back of aggressive buying, mainly... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Energy Nuclear Energy Summit at Brussels: Dar’s participation to increase collaboration with IAEA: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Wednesday that Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s participation in the Nuclear... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: In Pakistan, we do have royalty “H and H have been vindicated.” “I am not sure about that, Her Highness the Princess of Wales doctored the... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Hawkish SBP, happy IMF Some say it was stubborn food inflation that forced SBP’s hand at the MPC, combining with the usual Ramazan effect... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 06:35am
Securing Pakistan’s banking and fintech revolution ‘Fraud Risk’, specifically also in Pakistani banking industry becomes a key component of Risk in last decade due... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 06:35am
Stocks Wall St holds ground ahead of Fed decision NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes were little changed on Wednesday as investors awaited the conclusion of... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Stocks Luxury stocks pressure European equities ahead of Fed verdict PARIS: European shares were flat on Wednesday, pressured by a sell-off in luxury stocks and in the absence of big... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Stocks China, HK stocks edge up as sentiment improves SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks closed up on Wednesday as investor sentiment improved slightly on upbeat data released this... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Stocks Indian shares flat as caution prevails on Fed decision BENGALURU: India’s blue-chips treaded water on Wednesday, hovering around five-week lows hit in the previous... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 158,997 tonnes of cargo comprising 123,063 tonnes of import cargo and 35,934... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rebound on strong exports JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded on Wednesday, as better export figures and expectation of easing... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR25.910... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Gold slips on stronger dollar BENGALURU: Gold prices drifted lower on Wednesday as the US dollar firmed, while traders awaited the US Federal... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Energy Oil slips from highs ahead of Fed decision NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Wednesday after hitting multi-month highs in the previous session, as investors braced... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (March 20, 2024)... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Cotton & Textile Sluggish business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained sluggish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Copper slips on demand worries LONDON: Copper prices retreated further from an 11-month peak on Wednesday, on worries about demand in top metals... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Commodities Vietnam faces $3bn annual crop losses from rising saltwater levels HANOI: Vietnam faces nearly $3 billion a year in crop losses as more saltwater seeps into arable land, state media... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
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 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (March 20, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 20, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (March 20, 2024).... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 20, 2024).... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 20, 2024)... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 20, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 20, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Country needs ‘another’ IMF programme: PM Says rising electricity and gas theft, low tax-to-GDP ratio and rapid increase in expenditure need to be dealt with seriously Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am
IMF says will disburse final SBA tranche ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement on the second and... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:41am
Dealings with local consumers: IMF for GST registration of online digital platforms ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended sales tax registration of online digital platforms... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:44am
Formation of PIAHC approved: Cabinet told initial talks on ‘new programme’ already held with IMF ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the formation of Pakistan International Airlines Holding Company which... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 08:44am
Broadening tax base: PM seeks report on phase-wise economic reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presiding over a high-level meeting on Wednesday to discuss proposals with... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:54am
Discos’ petitions for 2024-25: IMF asks PD to continue tariff rebasing on time ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Power Division to continue tariff rebasing on time for... Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:58am
Fed holds key rate, pencils in 3 cuts this year WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a 23-year high for a fifth consecutive... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am