EU condemns attack on Iran’s embassy in Damascus BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday condemned an airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April 1 that... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Blinken warns Azerbaijan WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday on Azerbaijan’s leader to ease tensions that ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities Russia widens grain export curbs, halts some Aston ships MOSCOW: Russian authorities have halted grain exports on some ships belonging to Aston, one of the biggest local... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Women cricketers undergoing training at HP Centre LAHORE: Pakistan women probables camp for West Indies series is underway at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Chef Jose says Israel targeted his aid workers ‘systematically, car by car’ WASHINGTON: Celebrity chef Jose Andres told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday that an Israeli attack that killed... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
ICC cricket events: Tower Sports secures satellite rights until 2025 KARACHI: Tower Sports, a subsidiary of HUM Network Limited (HNL), has secured exclusive satellite rights for ICC... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Europe Russia’s Asian alliances have security consequences, NATO chief warns PARIS: North Korea and Iran’s military support to Russia has serious global security consequences that the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
South Asia Four killed in chemical factory blast in India NEW DELHI: At least four people were killed and 16 injured after a blast at a chemical factory in southern India’s... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Norway’s parliament temporarily closed off after threats OSLO: Norway’s parliament, the Storting, was temporarily closed off Wednesday after repeated threats against the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Toll rises to 16 in Israeli strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate BEIRUT: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said Wednesday that the death toll from an Israeli air... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Turks left scrimping after inflation stokes rebuke to Erdogan PARIS: As the euphoria of a municipal election drubbing for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ebbs, Turks are left... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (April 03, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 03, 2024).... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Israel arms embargo: UN council to consider Pakistan’s draft resolution GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Council on Friday is set to consider a draft resolution calling for a cessation of arms... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
‘Reserved seats issue’: PHC issues contempt notice to KP PA speaker, deputy speaker PESHAWAR: Over the issue of not administration of oath on reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly,... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:32am
SS&CG Police lodge FIR against baker KARACHI: SSGC Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS&CGTO) Wing along with SSGC Police and... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
PRA breaks its own collection record in March LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection during the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Police intensify crackdown to arrest POs residing abroad LAHORE: On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is actively working to... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
PFA teams impose over Rs100m fines for violating regulations LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) imposed over Rs100 million fines on 8,497 food points including production... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Istanbul fire: Pakistan extends its deepest condolences ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt grief over the loss of precious ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
.pk domain in Pakistan: Number of compromised accounts reaches nearly 2.4m ISLAMABAD: The number of compromised accounts of .pk domain in Pakistan has reached nearly 2.4 million. This has ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Jammu, Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory, Pakistan tells UN ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stated that grave human rights situation in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
‘Closure of X’: IHC summons interior secy ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, summoned the interior secretary in a petition challenging the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Gender gaps, gender-based violence facing women, girls persist: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Despite some progress, gender gaps, gender-based violence, and disadvantageous social norms facing women... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Eid holidays announced The original story, filed by news agency NNI, erroneously mentioned the public holidays, and has been corrected Updated 04 Apr, 2024 12:59pm
CCPO Lahore reviews anti-narcotics action plan LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana presided over an important meeting to assess the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Aurangzeb briefed about projects being run by Netherlands ISLAMABAD: Henny de Vries, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Pakistan, called on Muhammad Aurangzeb,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Armed men attack FESCO recovery team FAISALABAD: In Barnala area of Chak Jhamra, the armed men attacked the recovery team of Faisalabad Electric Supply... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Aquil made spokesperson Legal Affairs GOP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed Member National Assembly Barrister Aquil Malik... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
IK production order: Another notice issued to Adiala jail authorities ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, issued another notice to Adiala jail authorities regarding the production... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Actions demanded to protect Sindh’s coastline KARACHI: Speakers on Wednesday called for the short-term and long-term conservation action plans to protect natural... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
33,500 vehicles fined under Axle Load Management System LAHORE: Over 33,500 overloaded vehicles were fined under the Developed Axle Load Management System, which was... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
11 die, 1,350 hurt in 1,259 RTCs in Punjab last 24 hours LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to as many as 1259 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in all 37... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Shahab Zuberi to head APNS Annual Award Committee for year 2024-25 KARACHI: The President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani and the Secretary General, Sarmad Ali of the All Pakistan ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
13 projects: Sindh CM, WB team discuss progress KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with a World Bank delegation, led by Country Director Najy... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
‘Gandhara Corridor Bill’ introduced in NA ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani introduced “The Gandhara Corridor Bill, 2024”... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Sindh lifts ban on recruitments KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a cabinet meeting approved the lifting of the ban ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Multipurpose terminal: KGTL aims to invest $75m ISLAMABAD: The terminal operator (KGTL) Karachi aims to make investment totaling US$75 million in the multipurpose... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
45th death anniversary of ZAB marked: ZAB’s ‘murder’ heinous conspiracy against freedom, sovereignty: Zardari ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has said that the judicial killing of the first directly elected... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Bushra Bibi ‘slow-poisoned’ at Bani Gala sub-jail, claims PTI ISLAMABAD: In a shocking development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday claimed that Bushra Bibi, the wife... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Tahir Abbas Sipra appointed judge of ATC ISLAMABAD: The government, on Wednesday, appointed additional district and sessions judge Tahir Abbas Sipra as judge... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Maryam visits Chinese consulate LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz paid a visit to the Chinese Consulate and met with the Chinese Consul... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Uzbek envoy speaks of Punjab’s economic ‘preponderance’ LAHORE: Ambassador of Uzbekistan Oybek Arif Usmanov has said that only province of Punjab can have one billion ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 03, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (April 04, 2024)... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates PSX hits historic high KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend and hit highest-ever level in its history on... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Letters The challenge of terrorism That the challenge of terrorism has become quite formidable is a grim reality. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our system exacts a heavy price from spouses “My question is why would anyone try to poison The Third Wife?” “She reckons some of you Khanzadehs are... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The trial of history is perpetually transparent Today, we commemorate the 45th anniversary of the founding chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party and former ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Energy PRL all set to sign supplemental agreement with Ogra KARACHI: Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) is all set to sign a supplemental agreement with the Oil and Gas Regulatory... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rising energy prices: adverse impact on masses In Pakistan, 64 percent of total energy demand is met by fossil fuels, while hydropower’s and renewables’ share... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The irreplaceable Samdhi Dar To understand why the foreign minister replaced the finance minister at the CCI (Council of Common Interests) you... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR31.685... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 133,129 tonnes of cargo comprising 73,379 tonnes of import cargo and 59,750... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Energy Brent futures hover near $90 NEW YORK: Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as investors worried about supply disruptions from a worsening... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate firm on cotton market LAHORE: The local market maintained a subdued atmosphere on Wednesday, with trading volumes remaining notably low.... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Stocks Wall St gains as services sector data eases fears of hawkish Fed stance NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Wednesday after softer-than-expected services sector data offered... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Stocks European stocks rise after soft US services data PARIS: European stocks gained on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected US services sector data, while investors ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Stocks China stocks end lower, tracking Asian peers SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Wednesday, tracking regional peers as US bond yields held near four-month... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Stocks Nikkei drops 1pc on Uniqlo owner tumble TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped 1% on Wednesday, weighed down by a fall in heavyweight Fast Retailing,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities Wheat support price fixed at Rs3,900 per 40kg in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here on Wednesday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
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 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 03, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 03, 2024).... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 03, 2024)... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (April 03, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 03, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
20 backward districts: Off-grid power solutions may be provided Government initiates 'Special Development Initiative for Poor Districts of Pakistan' Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:35am
KE, govt entities: FD shares details of disputed unpaid subsidy claims for mediation ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division is said to have shared the details of disputed unpaid subsidy claims of over Rs66... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:07am
PM seeks induction of tech advisors from private sector into public sector ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has chaired a meeting regarding the induction of technical advisors and... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:03am
OPEC+ keeps output policy steady LONDON/MOSCOW/DUBAI: A meeting of senior OPEC+ ministers kept oil output policy unchanged and pressed some countries... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Probe into slow-moving TTS: Termination of present vendor also an option ISLAMABAD: An inquiry committee constituted by the Prime Minister to investigate the Track and Track System (TTS)... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:06am
President, army chief take stock of security situation ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met with President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am
CJP hints at full court to hear IHC judges’ complaint ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa reiterated that the interference of the executive, of any kind,... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:04am
CJP, 4 other SC judges too receive ‘anthrax-laced’ letters ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and four judges of the Supreme Court also received what the... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am
‘Unfriendly treatment’ being meted out to S. Korean firms: Pakistan’s envoy unhappy with ministries ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to South Korea is reportedly unhappy with the ministries for their unfriendly... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am
Federal ministers: PM allocates additional portfolios ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allocated additional portfolios of five ministries to the current... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:04am
77.42pc shares, control of Shell Pakistan: PRL, AIRLINK withdraw intention KARACHI: Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) and Air Link Communication Limited have withdrawn the intention to acquire... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
NLC trucks reach Dushanbe with potato shipment ISLAMABAD: A convoy of National Logistics Corporation (NLC) trucks covering a distance of over 1,400 kilometres... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:05am
Auction for MTBs: SBP raises Rs558bn KARACHI: The federal government raised some Rs 558 billion on Wednesday through the sale of short-term security... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Uzbekistan seeks better trade ties LAHORE: The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Oybek Arif Usmanov, called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
UBG concerned at trade deficit widening with regional counterparts KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) leaders Zubair Tufail, President, Khalid Tawab, Regional chairman and Hanif... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Taxes Revenue officers object to issuance of inspection letters by FTO LAHORE: Revenue officers have objected to the office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman's issuance of inspection letters... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Industry PTA all set to impose fee for processing, issuance of CoC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to impose application/processing administrative fee... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Industry PSQCA busts company manufacturing fake products LAHORE: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) busted a company in the provincial metropolis... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking JS Bank achieves half trillion deposits mark KARACHI: JS Bank has achieved the milestone of crossing half trillion rupees deposits by end of March 2024. During... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Taxes FBR transfers, postings ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted five senior officials of the Inland Revenue... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Demand to shift benefit of dollar devaluation to consumers KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities PARC recommends high-yielding hybrid varieties of rice ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)’s Rice Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) has... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Taxes Tax advisers write to FBR: ‘Abolition of Commissioner’s post won’t improve ATIR’s working’ ISLAMABAD: Tax advisers have apprehended that the abolition of the post of Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking MCB Islamic Bank awarded PCI DSS compliance certification LAHORE: MCB Islamic Bank, one of the six full-fledged Islamic banks in Pakistan, proudly announces its achievement ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Taxes KPRA collects Rs30.3bn in first 9 months of FY23-24 PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) recorded 35 percent growth in the first 9 months of the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities Gold soars KARACHI: The local gold market on Wednesday gained a spur following the global bullion value hitting a fresh high,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The global challenge of food waste EDITORIAL: In a world where millions go hungry every day, the staggering amount of food wasted by households and... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The March data EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has estimated the March 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 20.7... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking Stable dollar has yen pinned close to key level of 152 NEW YORK: The dollar index held near its highest level in over four months on Wednesday, pinning the yen close to ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ dollars get a respite, bonds get a beating SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars won a reprieve on Wednesday as their US counterpart ran into... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends at record closing low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended at a record closing low weighed down by dollar demand from local oil companies and... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Companies JazzCash launches Islamic Savings product with halal profit ISLAMABAD: JazzCash launched its Islamic Savings product with the highest daily halal profit rates. The product... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Companies PHDEC hosts webinar on lemon, lime cultivation KARACHI: Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) hosted a webinar focused on ‘Lemons and ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am