Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Monday (April 01, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 02 Apr, 2024 11:48pm
Israel bombs Iran embassy in Syria, commanders among dead DAMASCUS: Suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran’s embassy in Syria on Monday, a marked escalation in a war... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Tiktok removes videos over breaching community guidelines KARACHI: Tiktok has taken action against 18.596 million Pakistani videos for breaching its Community Guidelines... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
South Asia Kejriwal gets further detention in graft case NEW DELHI: An Indian court renewed detention on Monday for key opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal until April 15 in a... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
‘Grave step backwards’: Meta shuts monitoring tool in election year WASHINGTON: A digital tool considered vital in tracking viral falsehoods, CrowdTangle will be decommissioned by... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Erdogan concedes defeat in local polls ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conceded defeat on Sunday in the country’s local elections, ... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Middle East Israel has killed 400 Palestinians in and around Al Shifa JERUSALEM/CAIRO: Israeli forces left Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Monday after a two-week operation by special... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Loans against PIA stand at Rs429.267bn, NA told ISLAMABAD: The total amount of domestic and foreign loans against Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) stands at... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Russia says it arrested four more Moscow attack plotters MOSCOW: Russia’s FSB security service has said that four people arrested Sunday in a foiled “terror” plot had... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 01, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 01, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 02, 2024)... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Jillani recuses himself from inquiry ISLAMABAD: Former chief justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani recused from the Commission, constituted by the... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
IHC suspends: IK’s, Bushra’s sentences in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, suspended the 14-year sentences awarded to former prime minister... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Contours of new IMF programme Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated recently the need for moving ahead with a new IMF (International... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
‘Frosty’ exchanges Perhaps it is appropriate that these lines are being written on April Fool’s Day. What lends this credence is the... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Shami nominated as Chairman of APNS Scrutiny-Cum-Enrollment Committee KARACHI: The President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani and the Secretary General, Sarmad Ali of the All Pakistan ... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Suo motu on letter by six IHC judges: PTI rejects CJP-led seven-judge larger bench ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) openly rejected the seven-judge larger bench of judges headed by Chief... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Debate on IHC judges’ letter sought: Ruckus in NA as Speaker reserves his ruling ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly turned into a fish market as Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)–backed Sunni Ittehad... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Turkmenistan: Zardari calls for early finalization of TTA ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for an early finalisation of the Transit Trade Agreement with... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Reserved seats: KP PA Speaker files review plea in PHC PESHAWAR: On the eve of the Senate elections, a review petition on Monday filed in Peshawar High Court over the... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
300-bed hospital to be set up in Islamabad: official ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry for National Health Services and Regulations to address the growing medical ... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Governor calls on Shujaat to discuss overall situation LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Muhammad Balighur Rehman Monday visited the residence of Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Maryam for bringing terrorists, their facilitators to justice LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that people involved in terrorism do not deserve any... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Letters Judiciary is sacred, judges are fallible? Former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) Tassaduq Hussain Jillani is always treated, and rightly so, with a lot... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Unlike the Soviets, we have kingship here “Before the collapse of the Soviet Union, analysts would rank individual Soviets in terms of their power and... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Start manufacturing, stop assembling In the year 1992 on my return from abroad, I wanted to book a Japanese car under ‘transfer of residence’. As I... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Stocks Gulf bourses rise; Egypt jumps near one-year high DUBAI: Stocks markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, after upbeat China manufacturing data raised optimism ... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Stocks Russian stocks hit highest in over two years MOSCOW: Russia’s benchmark stock index strengthened to its highest point since the day Russia sent its troops into... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Stocks Wall St slips as yields move higher on strong manufacturing data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes turned lower in midday trading on Monday as stronger-than-expected... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Stocks Metals fuel India’s blue-chips to record highs BENGALURU: India’s benchmark indexes clocked record highs in the first session of fiscal year 2025, led by a surge... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Stocks China stocks see biggest jump in 1-month SHANGHAI: China stocks jumped on Monday, logging their biggest daily gain in a month, after the latest manufacturing... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Stocks Tokyo shares close lower on profit-taking TOKYO: Tokyo stocks shed early gains to close lower on profit-taking on Monday, as investors sought fresh direction... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Rates PSX falls on profit hunting KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday remained under pressure and closed on a negative note as investors opted... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 336,719 tonnes of cargo comprising 230,856 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (April 01, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 01, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 01, 2024).... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 01, 2024).... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 01, 2024)... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 01, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:38am
Jul-Mar trade deficit shrinks 24.94pc to $17.03bn YoY Country’s exports increases by eight percent Updated 02 Apr, 2024 09:51am
March CPI inflation soars 20.7pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation increased to 20.7 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 09:40am
PM reaches out to Chinese engineers working on Dasu project DASU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday assured foolproof security measures for the Chinese nationals working... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 11:46pm
Cooperation and investment: World Bank, IFC bigwigs discuss potential areas with Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: The World Bank country director and International Finance Corporation (IFC) country manager on Monday met... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 08:46am
Top taxpayers: Pakistan Honour Card Scheme to be announced ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will announce the “Pakistan Honour Card Scheme” for the top taxpayers... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 09:42am
SC takes suo motu notice of IHC judges’ letter ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has taken suo motu on a letter of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges of interference... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 08:45am
SNGPL urges PD to help ensure clearance of dues ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sent an SOS call to the Petroleum Division for... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 09:44am
Polling to elect 30 Senators to be held today ISLAMABAD: All eyes are on the Upper House of the Parliament that goes to elections on 30 of its 48 seats today... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 09:40am
Rehabilitation of Tunnel 5 gates of Tarbela Dam: World Bank asks Wapda to seek Rs80bn allocation in budget ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has asked the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) to approach the... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 09:45am
Prior to March 21st: FBR issues all refund claims of exporters ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued all sales tax refund claims of exporters which were created... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 09:40am
Tariff petition: PPIB for excluding certain projects from Nepra application ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has proposed that pipeline hydropower projects who... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 08:44am
March economic outlook EDITORIAL: In the most damning indictment of the caretaker government’s performance on the economic front, the Gross... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Improving the climate governance framework EDITORIAL: Transparency International Pakistan’s (TIP’s) latest findings, that the country faces losses worth $4... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
KATI president demands govt further decrease diesel price KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has voiced its apprehensions over the recent hike in... Updated 02 Apr, 2024 11:02am
HCSTSI apprises Aurangzeb about ‘economic hurdles’ HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry, Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, has penned a... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Industry KCCI urges CM, IG to launch ‘grand operation’ in Katcha area KARACHI: Acting President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Altaf A Ghaffar, while expressing deep... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Smuggling of steel products: Balochistan Customs directed to take urgent steps ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Customs authorities in Balochistan to take urgent steps... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
PTEA says concerned at growing economic uncertainty FAISALABAD: The Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) has expressed deep concern over the current economic... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Energy Houses that have no power supply to be provided solar panels: minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning and Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the most... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Black tea imports: major tax evasion unearthed KARACHI: The Customs Intelligence, Karachi has cracked down on a major tax evasion racket involving the import of... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Companies UBL introduces SoftPOS solution with TapSys KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL), in collaboration with technology innovator TapSys, proudly announce the launch ... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Money & Banking Dollar higher NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Monday after data showed the US manufacturing sector grew in March for the first time... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Indonesian rupiah touches lowest since Nov 1 BENGALURU: Indo-nesia’s rupiah and stocks hit multi-month lows on Monday after stronger-than-expected inflation... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Industry Businessmen reject ‘Tajir Dost’ scheme KARACHI: Businessmen on Monday rejected the government’s ‘trader-friendly tax scheme’ labelling it as... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Industry SIFC unveils plan to give a boost to semiconductor industry ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), on Monday, unveils an ambitious plan to boost the... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Energy Oil climbs to five-month high NEW YORK: Crude prices edged up about 1% to a five-month high on Monday on expectations oil demand will climb... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Energy US natural gas prices jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 5% to a three-week high on Monday on a continuing decline in output ... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices up MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose for the third week in a row, with analysts pointing to increased weather... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Commodities India gold prices soar to record high MUMBAI: Indian gold futures hit an all-time high on Monday, tracking gains in overseas markets and squeezing demand... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Commodities Chicago corn, wheat futures fall; soy futures rise JAKARTA: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn inched lower on Monday, weighed by report of multi-year high stocks,... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Monday mirroring gains in rival oils and bullishness from the... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Commodities Copper climbs on positive China industrial data BEIJING: Copper prices kick started April higher on Monday, as positive industrial data posted by China bolstered... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (April 01, 2024)... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Cotton & Textile Low trading volume seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local marker on Monday remained dull. Trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Commodities Iron ore falls on weak China demand NEW DELHI: Iron ore futures prices fell on Monday, pressured by persistent concerns about demand in top consumer... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Commodities Gold hits fresh all-time peak as US data lifts June rate cut hopes BENGALURU: Gold prices extended their record run on Monday as the latest data showing a slowing US inflation trend... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am
Companies Karandaaz Pakistan and BOP join forces to digitize agri lending ISLAMABAD: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) and Karandaaz Pakistan join forces in a strategic alliance aimed at... Published 02 Apr, 2024 04:37am