Cotton Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Wednesday (April 03, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Russia can’t be target for Islamic fundamentalists: Putin MOSCOW: Russia cannot be a target for Islamic fundamentalists, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, nearly two... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Middle East Kuwait, under new emir, votes yet again KUWAIT CITY: Vote-weary Kuwait heads to the polls for the third time in three years on Thursday, just months into ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Venezuela says US building ‘secret’ bases in disputed Essequibo CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Wednesday accused the United States of building “secret military... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Google Cloud announces ‘startup competition’ KARACHI: Google Cloud has launched its Startup Competition Pakistan 2024, which aims to unearth the nation’s most... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
ATIR members: Law ministry asked to initiate appointment process ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Law and Justice has been asked to initiate the process for the appointment of... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Swati granted interim bail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Khan Swati... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Governor for character-building of youth LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that human greatness does not lie is wealth or money but... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 03:37pm
Foreign subsidiary in UAE: PAEL approves incorporation KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Pak Elektron Limited has approved the incorporation of a wholly owned foreign... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Claire to officiate women series matches in Karachi LAHORE: Australia’s Claire Polosak will officiate as an on-field umpire in all the eight white-ball matches ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
World Bank country director, Maryam discuss development projects LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had a meeting with World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine, to... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Olive growers urged to adopt modern techniques LAHORE: Speakers at a webinar recommended that olive growers of Pakistan to adopt modern techniques for production... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
PTI chairman announces names of new focal persons ISLAMABAD: All the claims made by Sher Afzal Marwat that he had not been removed as the focal person for the... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Japan to give additional grants for 2 projects ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan has decided to provide additional grants of around $9.8 million for two ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 04, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (April 05, 2024)... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Pakistan wants to work with US in various areas: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, expressed its desire to work with the United States in various areas, including ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Afghan migrants: Taliban govt urges Islamabad to show ‘restraint’ KABUL: Taliban authorities urged Pakistan on Thursday not to make a unilateral decision on repatriating Afghan... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Pakistan condemns attacks: 10 Iran security personnel killed in Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: Jihadist attacks in southeastern Iran near Pakistan killed 10 Iranian security personnel, state media... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Senate chairmanship: PPP nominates former PM Gilani KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party has nominated Yousuf Raza Gilani as its candidate for the Chairman of the Senate... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Hafiz Naeem elected JI emir LAHORE: Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has been elected as the Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan for a five-year term. The... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Stocks Nikkei ends higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Thursday, as investors scooped up stocks following a heavy... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Stocks Wall Street gains as recent data bolsters rate cut hopes NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes advanced on Thursday as recent economic reports boosted the prospect of... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Stocks European stocks rise ahead of inflation data PARIS: European stocks climbed on Thursday with investors awaiting an inflation print and minutes from the European... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Stocks Asian shares surge on rate cut prospects INDONESIAN: Asian shares climbed on Thursday, buoyed by the prospect of impending US rate cuts despite uncertainty... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Zardari for enhancing ties with Russia ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari, on Thursday, said that Pakistan desires to enhance bilateral cooperation with... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Islamabad rally vandalism: Verdict on acquittal pleas of IK, others reserved ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, reserved its judgement on the acquittal applications of Pakistan... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Punjab Cabinet body vows zero tolerance against cheating in exams LAHORE: In a stern response to the cheating incidents during matriculation examinations, the Punjab cabinet ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Preparations for budget will begin after Eid: Minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that preparations for the upcoming fiscal year's... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
PPP leader sees ‘awakening of judiciary’ as historic opportunity ISLAMABAD: President Human Rights Cell of PPP ex-Senator Farhatullah Babar said that the recent awakening of the... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Pakistan condemns terrorist attacks in Iran ISLAMABAD: Pakistan unequivocally condemned the heinous and dastardly terrorist attacks at police and security... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Minister vows clean water for future generations LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has pledged that through collective efforts they will be... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
PML-N Azhar Qayum: LHC suspends notification of success LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday suspended the notification of success of PML-N Azhar Qayum from NA-81,... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
JI chief threatens to hold protest demo at CM House KARACHI: The killing of senior member of Jamaat-e-Islami by the armed robbers has angered the party leadership,... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Sustainable development in Punjab: Innovative projects launched: Maryam LAHORE: PML-N government is bringing innovative projects for sustainable development in Punjab, said Chief Minister... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
IK condemns Israel's genocide in Gaza ISLAMABAD: The former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday called upon the Muslim leadership to take an effective... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
IGP Punjab meets newly promoted inspectors, their families LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar met 31 officers of Lahore and Sheikhupura at central police... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
‘No confirmation of any poisonous substance being given to Bushra’ ISLAMABAD: A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) claimed that Bushra Bibi, the wife of jailed former prime... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Gandapur for introducing modern irrigation system PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has directed the irrigation department to... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Chinese Ambassador meets Zardari ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, called on President Asif... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Appointment of Information Commissioners in KPIC demanded PESHAWAR: The Centre for Governance and Public Accountability (CGPA) has demanded the provincial government of ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
IHC orders removal of Mazari’s name from ECL ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Thursday, ordered to remove the name of former human rights minister,... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Azerbaijan envoy for further deepening bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan Khazar Farhadov, while emphasising deepening trade... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Social media rules the roost “So what do you reckon? It’s out with the old, in with the new or old wine in new bottles?” “Tough one ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Global conflicts, economic uncertainties 2024 emerged as a comparatively optimistic period in contrast to the challenging preceding years marked by Covid-19... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
The grid and energy sustainability In the ambitious quest for a sustainable future, the conversation about energy often revolves around the creation of... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Letters By the way, where’s the Ummah? What has the Palestinian sheikh Mahmoud al-Hasanat has said is nothing but a sardonic comment on the criminal... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Privatisation—dos and don’ts For the last few months, privatization has been a key component of economic news. The previous government, interim... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Rates Stocks hit new record high KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a bullish trend and hit a new historic highest ever level on... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Commodities Brazil approaches 2024 robusta harvest as prices skyrocket SAO PAULO: Brazilian farmers are preparing to start harvesting a larger robusta coffee crop this year just as local... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Energy US natgas prices little changed ahead of federal storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held steady on Thursday as the market waited for direction from a federal report... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Energy Oil falls ahead of US jobs data NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday as caution over macroeconomic activity weighed against output cuts and... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (April 04, 2024)... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Cotton & Textile Dullness seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained dull and the trading volume remained notably low. Cotton... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 154,327 tonnes of cargo comprising 111,995 tonnes of import cargo and 42,332... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Commodities Vietnam coffee prices edge up further HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Vietnamese coffee prices edged higher this week due to concerns about how lack of... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise SINGAPORE/TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures edged higher for a third straight session on Thursday, buoyed by a rally in... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 28.721... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil lower on profit-taking JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures dipped on Thursday, snapping a four-session rally amid profit taking and lower... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Commodities Copper hits 14-month high LONDON: Copper prices hit their highest in more than 14 months on Thursday, helped by fund buying after the US... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Commodities Iron ore futures slip BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices extended losses on Wednesday to their lowest levels in more than one week, ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Commodities Gold prices surge KARACHI: The local gold market on Thursday further strengthened with a big leap following the world bullion value... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Energy SSGC steps up crackdown on gas thieves ISLAMABAD: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has intensified its crackdown on gas thieves across its franchise... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
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 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (April 04, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (April 04, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (April 04, 2024).... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 04, 2024).... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 04, 2024)... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (April 04, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (April 04, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Country does need new IMF programme: PM Highlights importance of a new International Monetary Fund programme for the revival of the economy Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:57am
SOEs: PM for speeding up sell-off process ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to speed up the process of reforms and privatisation of... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:57am
Pakistan, Russia, CARs: meeting on UAP rail plan likely on April 23-24 ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of Pakistan, Russia, and Central Asian Republics (CARs) is likely to be held on... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:03am
PIACL divestment: Prequalification criteria, committee approved ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission Board in the two sessions held on 2nd and 4th April 2024 gave approval of... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:04am
FBR approaches AGP for early fixation of cases ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approached Attorney General for Pakistan for early fixation of... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:25am
Excellence Award: FBR announces privileges, concessions for top taxpayers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced privileges/concessions for the top taxpayers, who... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:57am
NPGCL inks $200m FDI MoU with Chinese firm NGLE ISLAMABAD: In a significant stride towards sustainable energy production, Northern Power Generation Company Limited... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:03am
Yellen faces tough road GUANGZHOU, (China): US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China’s southern factory hub of Guangzhou on... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Excessive loadshedding: Nepra slaps Rs50m penalty on KE, 4 other Discos ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a penalty of Rs50 million each on... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:05am
FTO takes notice of illegal recovery by FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has taken notice of an illegal tax recovery by the Federal Board of... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Engro Energy agrees to sell its thermal assets KARACHI: Engro Energy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Engro Corporation Limited, has entered into a Share... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
SAB fails to take decision on sugar export ISLAMABAD: The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) meeting, on Thursday, failed to decide on the export of refined sugar and... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:58am
Notice issued to POL, others: Respondents shall continue to pay tax liability under Sec 4C: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), issuing notice to the respondents (Pakistan Oilfields Limited and... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:04am
IWS tender: PMO seeks details on Chinese co’s complaint ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has sought the details of the tender for the design, supply,... Updated 05 Apr, 2024 09:25am
US trade gap grows in February to highest level since April 2023 WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit expanded in February by more than analysts expected to reach its highest level ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Money & Banking Bank Alfalah inks MoU with IHHN KARACHI: Bank Alfalah, a leading commercial bank in Pakistan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indus... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Forex reserves down $49m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $49 million during the last week.... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Money & Banking Dollar hits two-week low NEW YORK: The dollar hit a two-week low on Thursday as economic data supported expectations for quick rate cuts in... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends at record closing low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell to its weakest closing level on record, pressured by dollar demand from importers,... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ currencies rebound SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars rebounded on Thursday as their US counterpart fell broadly after data... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Taxes Cigarettes: Aurat Foundation proposes 26pc hike in FED ISLAMABAD: Aurat Foundation Thursday proposed the budget makers to raise Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes by... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
‘Stable national economy’: Political entities asked to refrain from politicising ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Thursday urged opposition parties ... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Taxes Huge operation in AJK against tax evasion in cigarette industry ISLAMABAD: Joint teams of Azad Jammu & Kashmir’s excise and taxation department and police have conducted... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Edible oil production in country: Govt urged to formulate 10-year policy KARACHI: Special Assistant to the President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Trade competitiveness and economic growth: Govt focusing on tariff rationalisation, its implications: Jam ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has said that the government is focusing on tariff rationalization and its... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Taxes Comprehensive measures in progress to enhance tax net: FBR official PESHAWAR: Chief Commissioner (Inland Revenue) Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar, Zafar Iqbal Khan has said that in... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Taxes Transaction against a taxpayer: Authorities fail to establish re-characterization LAHORE: Tax authorities fail to establish re-characterization of a transaction against a taxpayer in the absence of... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
PSX, SBP: holidays KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Limited will remain closed (today) on Friday, April 05, 2024, on account of... Published 05 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept