Scholz urges China to use Russia ‘influence’ to end Ukraine war BEIJING: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he had urged Xi Jinping to press ally Russia to end its... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 16, 2024) and the forecast for (Wednesday (April 17, 2024)... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Ashaz Merchant gets ‘FIDE Arena Candidate Master’ title LAHORE: Ashaz Merchant, a rising star in the world of chess, has achieved a milestone by becoming the first player... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
ATC acquits 9 workers of TLP in vandalism case LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday acquitted nine workers of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) in a vandalism... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Patients’ queues: CM reprimands MS THQs Hospital Murree LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed indignation on seeing long queues of patients in OPD,... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Interference of spy agencies: Gandapur for forming commission to probe IHC judges allegations RAWALPINDI: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Tuesday said that following the writing of a... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
KP Govt fires 57 employees of Auqaaf & Religious Dept PESHAWAR: In the light of austerity measures directed by the Chief Minister KP Ali Amin Gandapur, the Auqaaf and... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Lahore Police arrest 6551 POs LAHORE: Lahore Police have arrested 6551 proclaimed offenders involved in various criminal activities, including... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Major case of gas theft detected KARACHI: In Sukkur, a major case of gas theft was reported from 2” dia main feeder line in Jaffarabad area. SSGC's... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Marriyum pays visit to Institute of Mental Health LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb paid a visit to the Punjab Institute of Mental Health (PIMH),... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
NA-81: LHC sets aside Nahra’s victory notification LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday set aside a notification of PML-N candidate Azhar Qayum Nahra’s... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
PDMA ready to deal with expected heavy rains from tomorrow: DG LAHORE: Director General Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Irfan Ali Kathia has said that stormy rains,... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
PFA unearths two fake beverage units in Lahore LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has unearthed two fake beverage manufacturing units producing carbonated... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Visually impaired individuals: Punjab to address employment concerns LAHORE: The provincial minister for social welfare and Bait-ul-Mal, Sohail Shaukat Butt, has approved significant... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Rs750,000 fine imposed on 433 shops, tandoor owners LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has imposed fines of Rs750,000 on 433 shops and tandoor owners for not... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
TCB-1, SSRL provide food supplies to local villagers in Thar KARACHI: Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Private Co. Ltd. (TCB-1) and Sino Sindh Resources Private Limited ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Uniform cleaning mechanism will be implemented across Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that a uniform cleaning mechanism will be... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
NA-130: Yasmin challenges Nawaz’s victory LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab President Dr. Yasmin Rashid on Tuesday challenged victory of Nawaz... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Rain-related incidents in KP in four days: Death toll rises to 21; 32 injured, 330 houses damaged PESHAWAR: The toll from rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) over the past four days has tragically... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
NDMA, IRC sign LoU ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Pakistan and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Companies Another Dubai IPO: Spinneys’ public float ‘could help bring other IPOs to fruition’ Spinneys, an operator of 75 grocery retail supermarkets in the UAE and Oman, announced plans to proceed with an... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 02:36pm
Urea for kharif season: Directives issued to authorities ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R), Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday directed... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
South Asia 29 Maoist rebels killed in clash with Indian security forces JAGDALPUR (India): At least 29 Maoist insurgents were killed in a shootout with security forces on Tuesday, police... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Middle East Israel kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon strike BEIRUT: An Israeli strike killed a local Hezbollah commander in south Lebanon on Tuesday, the Israeli army and a... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Punjab govt to provide ‘super seeders and paddy straw shredders’ to 700 farmers at subsidised rates LAHORE: The Punjab government will provide super seeders and rice straw shredders to 700 farmers at 60 percent... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Prices of roti, naan: 14 held for fleecing people LAHORE: Punjab’s Food Minister, Bilal Yasin, on Tuesday led a series of inspections resulting in the arrest of 14... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
CCPO urges special audit system for officers involved in corruption LAHORE: Lahore Police Chief Bilal Siddique Kamyana has urged strict scrutiny and accountability measures, including ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Punjab Assembly passes various bills LAHORE: Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 on... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Sharjeel says law, order situation in Sindh improving KARACHI: Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Mass Transit, Excise, ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Saudi delegation calls on COAS ISLAMABAD: In a significant diplomatic meeting on Tuesday, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Minister of Foreign... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Netanyahu solely responsible for recent ME tensions: Erdogan ANKARA: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli leadership are solely responsible for the ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Israeli war cabinet puts off third meeting OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A third meeting of Israel’s war cabinet set for Tuesday to decide on a response to Iran’s... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Iran temporarily closes its nuclear facilities: IAEA UNITED NATIONS: Iran temporarily closed its nuclear facilities over “security considerations” in the wake of its... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 16, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (April 16, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 16, 2024).... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (April 16, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 118,090 tonnes of cargo comprising 105,619 tonnes of import cargo and 12,471... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Stocks Indian shares fall for third straight session BENGALURU: Indian shares extended losses to a third session in a row on Tuesday, led by a slide in information... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Stocks China stocks fall, small-cap companies slump SHANGHAI: China stocks slumped on Tuesday, with small-cap companies leading the decline, as March economic ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 slides on geopolitical jitters PARIS: Europe’s main stock index notched its biggest one-day drop in over nine months on Tuesday, with miners and... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq muted as bond yields rise NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 were muted on Tuesday as higher Treasury yields pressured equities, though... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Deemed income tax on ownership of vacant plot of land incorrect—V All the arguments and contentions made by the Sindh High Court in the aforesaid order which have been emphasised are... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Letters IK must revisit his approach to politics It’s not just that Imran Khan really believed that his letter to the IMF (International Monetary Fund) could make... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Ending hopium—I Is it time to implement manifestos, return to the drawing board under the shadow of a national government, maintain... Updated 18 Apr, 2024 09:23pm
The way forward for Pakistan “Rather than going cap-in-hand asking for new finance, the new government and its backers in the establishment and... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Appeals in cipher case: IK’s lawyer concludes his arguments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder’s counsel, Tuesday, concluded his arguments in appeals of former... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
PTI demands govt make Faizabad Dharna Commission report public ISLAMABAD: Days after the Faizabad dharna commission, formed to investigate Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP)’s ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Expert identifies corruption as an impediment to Pakistan’s development ISLAMABAD: “Developing and low-income countries such as Pakistan are struggling to develop due to different types... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between the Houses “So what do you reckon is the difference between the House of the Bhutto Zardaris, the House of the Sharifs and ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Balochistan PA speaker’s victory: ECP suspends notification, orders re-polling QUETTA: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the notification of Abdul Khaliq Khan’s victory in... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Faizabad Dharna Commission report fails to address SC’s order? ISLAMABAD: The Faizabad Dharna (sit-in) Commission report seemed to have failed to address the Supreme Court’s... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
More rains, thunderstorms likely KARACHI: More rains, thunderstorm expected across the country till April 22, which may also pull down temperatures... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
CM for adoption of ‘new cropping pattern’ to offset water shortage effects KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressing concern over the impact of climate change on water... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Sharjeel orders 100pc increase in KPC grant KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed to increase the grant for the Karachi Press ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Forecast of severe weather conditions: NDMA advises relevant depts to remain vigilant ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has advised the concerned departments to remain ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Workers demand govt de-seal cigarette factory ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of employees and workers of Walton Tobacco Company Tuesday appealed to the Chief Justice of Azad... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Roti price: Nawaz, Maryam reach out to people LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, along with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Baseless propaganda: Commanders vow to initiate stern legal action RAWALPINDI: The 264th Corps Commanders’ Conference (CCC) presided over by Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Rates Stocks fall on profit-taking KARACHI: The trading session at Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday commenced on a positive note and the index hit ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (April 16, 2024)... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (April 16, 2024).... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (April 16, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
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 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities Govt urged to announce wheat support price LAHORE: Former chairman of the Public Accounts Committee Nadeem Afzal Chan has urged the Punjab government on ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities Gold eases as rate cut concerns counter geopolitical tensions BENGALURU: Gold prices eased on Tuesday, as rising expectations of fewer US rate cuts this year overshadowed... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rebound SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a four-session decline on Tuesday amid higher oil prices and a weaker ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate firm on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained dull and the trading volume remained notably low. Cotton ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (April 16, 2024)... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities Copper retreats on frail China factory data LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Tuesday after factory data weakened in leading metals consumer China and as... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures down KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses for a third straight session on Tuesday, closing at its... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities Chicago wheat futures rise CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday despite a strengthening dollar and huge exports of cheap grain from... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 38.033... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities Iron ore futures easier BEIJING: Iron ore futures fell on Tuesday, with the Dalian contract falling for the first session in seven, as... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities French ups soft wheat area estimate PARIS: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday slightly increased its estimate of the area sown with winter soft wheat... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Energy Oil prices fall slightly HOUSTON: Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday after economic headwinds offset support provided by the United ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Commodities China’s March coal output slips BEIJING: China’s coal output fell 4.2% in March, statistics bureau data showed on Tuesday, amid oversupply and ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Energy Power generation from Neelum Jhelum restricted to 530MW LAHORE: Electricity generation from Neelum Jhelum Hydel Power Station has been restricted to 530 MW due to decrease... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Indian yoga guru seeks mercy from judges NEW DELHI: Popular Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev said on Tuesday he made a mistake and apologised to a court for... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home AHMEDABAD, (India): Two members of a notorious criminal gang were arrested by Indian police Tuesday for firing at ... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Oil price spike threatens IMF global outlook WASHINGTON: The recent oil price spike fueled by rising Middle East tensions has the potential to derail the IMF’s... Updated 17 Apr, 2024 09:00am
China’s Q1 GDP growth solid but March data shows feeble demand BEIJING: China’s economy grew faster-than-expected in the first quarter, data showed on Tuesday, offering some... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Indonesian rupiah dips to 4-year low BENGALURU: The Indonesian rupiah tumbled to a four-year low on Tuesday after a weeklong holiday as persistent... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Money & Banking Dollar buoyed by strong economy NEW YORK: The dollar briefly reached a five-month high against the euro on Tuesday and the yen fell to its lowest... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Combating street crime in Karachi EDITORIAL: The recent statistics depicting the overwhelming rise in street crimes in Karachi come as little surprise... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Surge in remittances EDITORIAL: Remittances in March 2024 soared to 2,953.7 million dollars against 2,250.1 million dollars the month... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Sri Lanka debt talks stall as deadline looms COLOMBO: Bankrupt Sri Lanka said Tuesday it had failed after three weeks of talks to reach an agreement with its... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Global ocean summit nets $10bn in pledges: Greek PM ATHENS: An international summit on saving the oceans netted $10 billion in pledges, the prime minister of host... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
LCCI president expresses optimism about country’s economic prospects LAHORE: Pakistan has all the abilities to emerge as an economic leader once the key economic issues including... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Industry Session on SMEDA services held with NIM delegation LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) hosted an interactive session on SMEDA... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Money & Banking RAAST P2M services: DIB signs MoU with MAK and ARY KARACHI: Dubai Islamic Bank, MAK Global and ARY Services have collaborated and signed a tri-partite Memorandum of... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
CEOs of Taavu, Wateen meet minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that there are vast... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
PBF chief says country will achieve higher economic growth through KSA support KARACHI: President Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman said that Pakistan was poised to make... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
5 types of cement: CCP issues policy note to amend ‘PSS’ ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued a crucial policy note to the Ministry of Science... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
FCA mechanism: CPPA-G seeks Rs2.94/unit positive adjustment for April ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought a positive adjustment of Rs2.94 per... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
PSO allowed per litre exchange rate adjustment ISLAMABAD: The federal government has allowed Pakistan State Oil (PSO) per litre exchange rate adjustment of Rs1.34... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Rs6.8bn mopped up thru auction for PIBs KARACHI: The federal government on Tuesday raised Rs 6.8 billion from the banking sector against the sale of... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am
Insurance products: SECP asks FBR to remove ‘multiple layers’ of taxation ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has recommended Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 17 Apr, 2024 05:28am