US House passes $95bn Ukraine, Israel aid package WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Saturday with broad bipartisan support passed a $95 billion... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 20, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (April 21, 2024).... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
PIA planning to commence operations to Europe KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), after reporting operating profits for the first time in 13 ... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Hashim Khan Kakar takes oath as BHC Chief Justice QUETTA: Justice Hashim Khan Kakar has taken oath as the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court. According to... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Hearings end in ‘Panama Papers’ money-laundering trial PANAMA CITY: Hearings in the money-laundering trial of the heads of the now-defunct law firm Mossack Fonseca, the... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
JI protests against growing lawlessness KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Saturday held a series of protests outside the top police offices against the... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
SBCA to take action against illegal structures in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Director General Sindh Building Control Authority Abdul Rasheed Solangi while talking to media... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Abdul Hameed Khan joins PPP ISLAMABAD: Abdul Hameed Khan, a member of the Gilgit Baltistan Assembly, has officially joined the Pakistan Peoples... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
SHRC highlights challenges faced by transgenders KARACHI: In a landmark consultation on the non-compliance with the fundamental rights of the transgenders, the Sindh... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Minister highlights govt’s approach to social welfare LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information & Culture Azma Bokhari met CEO Comprehensive Disaster Response... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Iranian envoy meets Naqvi, discusses Raisi’s upcoming visit ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador Dr. Reza Amiri Moghaddam on Saturday met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in his... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Robbers go on looting spree in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Robbers and burglars as well as carjackers continued with their looting spree as heavy cash, over 47... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Rule of law: IK writes 7-point letter to CJP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman-for-life Imran Khan penned a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
MoU on uplift of ‘safe communities’ inked LAHORE: Secretary Emergency Services Dr Rizwan Naseer and Hammad Naqi Khan, CEO World Wide Fund for Nature... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Hearings end in ‘Panama Papers’ money-laundering trial PANAMA CITY: Hearings in the money-laundering trial of the heads of the now-defunct law firm Mossack Fonseca, the... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929: LHC explains why definition of ‘child’ is discriminatory LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that the definition of ‘child’ in the Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
SIFC: where vision meets action The unveiling of SIFC (Special Investment Facilitation Council) marks the Government of Pakistan’s comprehensive... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Commodities Gold prices hit all-time high KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday hit the new all-time highs as the global bullion rallied to go past $2400 mark,... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Punjab CM for encouraging youth to expand creative thinking LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday that the establishment of Nawaz Sharif IT city in... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim sworn in as PHC CJ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali administers the oath to Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim at a ceremony held at the Governor House Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:23am
All set for by-polls in 21 constituencies today ISLAMABAD: Preparations are complete for the by-elections on 5 National and 16 provincial Assembly seats across... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:21am
Pak-China ties rapidly growing due to CPEC: PM Premier says a sufficient number of Pakistanis were learning the Chinese language Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:22am
Blast at Iraq army base kills one BAGHDAD: One person was killed and eight wounded in an overnight explosion at an Iraqi military base housing a... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Erdogan urges Palestinian unity ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged Palestinians to unite amid Israel’s war in Gaza following... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:20am
PSDP’s FIIP: Finance Division to hire project director ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has decided to hire a project director for the Public Sector Development... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Aurangzeb briefs global FIs on reform initiatives Finance minister meets with World Bank’s Regional Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser to discuss Pakistan’s reform initiatives and development priorities in Washington DC Updated 21 Apr, 2024 11:30am
Govt to revisit NFC Award if IMF loan approved: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday expressed the expectation of a... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 04:08pm
SOE transformation: ADB sending mission to develop $400m project scope ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is dispatching a reconnaissance mission from 6-24 May 2024 to develop ... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:17am
Concerns of rating agencies on external side addressed ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday addressed concerns of the rating... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:19am
Space activities rules: Pemra licensees to use only registered satellites in future ISLAMABAD: The existing licensees of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) shall continue to ... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:19am
Alleged supplies to missile programme: US imposes ban on four entities ISLAMABAD: The United States has imposed sanctions on four entities — three Chinese and one Belarusian —... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 09:18am
Letters ‘Innovative diplomacy with the US, KSA and Iran’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor by this writer carried by the newspaper yesterday. Assuming this theory holds... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Energy US natural gas prices little changed as colder forecasts offset storage oversupply NEW YORK: US natural gas futures were little changed on Friday as bullish forecasts for cooler weather and more... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 20, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Grains Balochistan to procure 500,000 metric tons of wheat QUETTA: The Balochistan cabinet has decided to procure 500,000 metric tons wheat this year in a bid to ensure the... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained stable and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (April 20, 2024)... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Commodities Copper hits two-year high, nickel surges on talk of China buying LONDON: Copper prices hit their highest in almost two years on Friday as funds extended a buying spree on supply... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures slump BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Friday to log its sharpest weekly fall in over... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Grains EU wheat higher with eyes on Middle East tensions PARIS: European wheat prices ended the week slightly higher as concerns eased about an escalation of tensions in the... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Commodities Gold on track for weekly rise as ME risks loom BENGALURU: Gold on track for weekly rise as Middle East risks loom —- Gold prices rose on Friday and logged a... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rebounded on Friday after a two-day fall, lifted by firmer oil prices, although... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Grains Chicago wheat futures pare some gains on easing ME concerns PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose more than 2% on Friday as reports of Israeli missile strikes in Iran... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Commodities Iron ore futures retreat BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices retreated on Friday, but were on track for a second straight week of gains as ... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Taxes Proposed abolition of appellate forum resented by LTBA ISLAMABAD: Lahore Tax Bar Association (LTBA) has strongly opposed the proposed abolition of the first Appellate ... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Super tax: SC to resume hearing on Tuesday ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will resume hearing the case regarding super tax on high earning persons imposed vide... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Argentina grains exports at $30bn BUENOS AIRES: Argentina grains exports should value just shy of $30 billion this year, boosted by higher output than... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Foreigners: KATI for fool-proof security KARACHI: The President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, has called upon the... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Prices of essential kitchen items show declining trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a declining trend during this week past against the... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
CBD, PSEB to establish ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) and the Pakistan Software Export Board ... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
No end to climate troubles EDITORIAL: Earlier predictions about the effects of climate change are turning out to be so frighteningly true that... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Annual rain and flood disaster EDITORIAL: Come rainy season and the same cycle of destruction repeats itself – flash floods, roof collapses,... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Industry Action demanded against HESCO for overbilling HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Siddiqui has called for an inquiry... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Industry PAeC making its mark on aerospace stage KARACHI: Pakistan is making its mark on the global aerospace stage at the Industrial Cooperation Days in Defence and... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
FTSL implements ‘Trade Compliance Navigator’ at Samba Bank KARACHI: Fintech Transformation Services (Pvt) Limited (FTSL) announced the successful implementation of their... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Taxes Cigarettes, sugar, fertilizer: Verification of digital tax stamps launched ISLAMABAD: At the time when nearly 63 percent of the Pakistani market has been captured by illicit cigarettes,... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Companies to introduce small cigarette packs ISLAMABAD: Health activists have raised concern over the tobacco companies’ move to introduce 10-stick cigarette... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Tile importer secures refund of provisional anti-dumping duty LAHORE: A wall/floor tiles importer has secured a refund of provisional anti-dumping duty imposed by the National... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Industry LCCI underscores need for boosting Pak-Afghan trade LAHORE: President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashif Anwar has said that despite the historical... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Super tax: SC to resume hearing on Tuesday ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will resume hearing the case regarding super tax on high earning persons imposed vide... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
PIA planning to commence operations to Europe KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), after reporting operating profits for the first time in 13 ... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Balochistan to procure 500,000 metric tons of wheat QUETTA: The Balochistan cabinet has decided to procure 500,000 metric tons wheat this year in a bid to ensure the... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Gopinath says high US demand fueling growth, higher interest rates WASHINGTON: The United States needs to raise revenues to bring down high budget deficits even though they are ... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
IMF, WB steering committee stresses accountability as reforms advance WASHINGTON: The steering committee for both International Monetary Fund and the World Bank on Saturday emphasized ... Published 21 Apr, 2024 04:10am
Pakistan rejects US’ ‘politically motivated’ move ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday took strong exception to the “politically motivated” US decision to impose sanctions... Updated 21 Apr, 2024 04:19pm
