Conflicts push military spending to ‘all-time high’: report STOCKHOLM: Global military expenditure saw its steepest increase in over a decade in 2023, reaching an all-time high... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Top BBC news anchor resigns LONDON: Veteran news anchor Huw Edwards resigned from the BBC on Monday on “medical advice”, the broadcaster... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
South Asia Congress seeks action against Modi for comments about Muslims NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party petitioned the Election Commission on Monday to act against ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
200 bodies exhumed at Gaza hospital since Saturday GAZA STRIP, (Palesti-nian Territories): Gaza’s Civil Defence agency said Monday that health workers had uncovered... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Free bus rides for two months Two new routes of ‘Pink Bus Service’ inaugurated KARACHI: The Department of Transport, Government of Sindh, has inaugurated two new routes of the Pink Bus Service.... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Industry Regulatory authority for shipping cos: Minister endorses business community’s proposal KARACHI: The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, has endorsed the proposal of the business... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Sindh CM orders crackdown against sale, purchase of stolen goods KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday directed to take measures to monitor the sale of stolen or... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
‘Massive rigging’ in by-polls: PTI to hold nationwide protest rallies on 26th ISLAMABAD: Amid allegations of massive rigging and to stop results notifications of all 21 national and provincial... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Thatta water supply case: Zardari has immunity under Article 248, NAB tells AC ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Monday, filed a report before the Accountability Court... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Significance, confidentiality of cipher: IHC poses questions to FIA prosecutor ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) asked questions from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
By-elections marred by violence, allegations of vote rigging ISLAMABAD: Allegations of rigging and violence in the by-elections held on Sunday are not limited to the opposition... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Ali Nasir Rizvi assumes charge of IGP Islamabad ISLAMABAD: An officer of the Police Service of Pakistan (PSP) Ali Nasir Rizvi, BS-20, on Monday, assumed the charge... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
NA reinstates membership of two PTI members ISLAMABAD: In a goodwill gesture to “pacify” an enraged opposition, the National Assembly on Monday passed a... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Four polling stations of PB-9 Kohlu: SC allows ECP to hold elections on 24th ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court allowed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold elections in four polling... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
MENA Tech and crypto: Dubai attracts 9 MNCs with market value of $82bn Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy revealed that the combined market value of the nine multinational companies (MNCs)... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 01:29pm
FBR seizes 1,235 packerites of cigarettes worth Rs96m ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized 1,235 packerites of cigarettes having approximate value of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
China says committed to ‘friendly’ talks on maritime disputes QINGDAO (China): A senior Chinese defence official said Monday that Beijing sought to resolve maritime disputes... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Europe Russia warns of direct conflict between nuclear powers MOSCOW: Russia said on Monday that US, British and French military support for Ukraine has pushed the world to the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Israeli military intelligence chief resigns as Gaza pounded JERUSALEM: Israel’s military intelligence chief has resigned after taking responsibility for failures leading to... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Re-run of vote concludes peacefully in restive Manipur state GUWAHATI: re-run of voting at 11 polling stations in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur concluded... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
‘China is the winner’ in Maldives election MALÉ (Maldives): A landslide parliamentary election victory for the Maldives’ pro-China president clears the way... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Prosecution lays out ‘criminal conspiracy’ in historic Trump trial NEW YORK: Donald Trump engaged in a multi-layered conspiracy of fraud, lies and cover-ups, prosecutors said as... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Iraq, Turkey to elevate security, economic ties after Erdogan visit BAGHDAD: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said relations with Iraq were entering a new phase after the neighbours... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 22, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 23, 2024)... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Shehbaz lauds Iran for ‘strong stand’ on Gaza ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded Iran on Monday for taking a strong stand on the humanitarian... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Companies PIA restructuring: 2 milestones achieved ISLAMABAD: Two significant milestones were achieved in the restructuring of the Pakistan International Airlines... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
UAE businessmen: Aurangzeb makes a pitch for investments ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Aurangzeb has held meeting with foreign investors including... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
At least 11 terrorists killed in two KP operations: ISPR RAWALPINDI: At least 11 terrorists were killed in two separate operations conducted by the security forces in Khyber... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Muslim world: There is no normalisation of ties with Israel: Raisi ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday said that Iran is being told everything can end if it chooses... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Intermediate exams: Complaints portal launched LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Examination Complaints Portal, a collaborative... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Filling of acquittal pleas: ATC directs Imran’s lawyer, other accused to fulfill legal formalities ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, directed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Army chief meets Raisi RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) met His Excellency Ebrahim Raisi, President ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
‘All parties united to safeguard dignity and interests of Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said that all political parties across the board are unanimous and... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Industry Outsourcing of KPT terminals’ operations: UAE’s AD Ports makes upfront fee payment KARACHI: AD Ports Group presented Federal Minister Maritime Affairs with a cheque marking the upfront fees payment... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Industry KATI president extends warm felicitations to Iranian President KARACHI: President Johar Qandhari of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) extended a warm welcome to... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
TEVTA, Pakistan Solar Association sign MoU LAHORE: The MoU signing ceremony between TEVTA and Pakistan Solar Association was held at the TEVTA Secretariat,... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pesticide industry presents suggestions to Punjab govt LAHORE: Pesticide industry’s representatives on Monday presented a set of suggestions and offered their technical... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
PML-N’s victory in bye-polls reflection of people’s trust in party: PM LAHORE: Felicitating the newly elected members of the national and provincial assemblies in the by-elections, Prime... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Court holiday LAHORE: The Lahore High Court at principal seat and all the subordinate courts in the metropolitan will remain close... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Nawaz Sharif leaves for China LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif left on a four-day visit of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Maryam embarks on ‘Roshan Punjab Programme’ LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while according approval to give 1KV solar systems to 50,000... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Stocks Wall St gains after Friday sell-off NEW YORK: US stocks rose on Monday in choppy trading after steep losses in the previous session as easing Middle ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Stocks European stocks rebound, eyes on earnings and data PARIS: European stocks closed higher on Monday, with British blue-chips nearing record levels as investors took... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Stocks HK shares jump on policy support; China slips SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks jumped on Monday, as investors found comfort in China securities regulator’s decision ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday, rebounding from sharp losses last week as fears over the Middle East... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan’s debt dilemma: navigating turbulent waters In the intricate fabric of Pakistan’s economic landscape, a daunting debt crisis casts a long shadow, threatening... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Persistent decline of manufacturing sector The latest monthly data for February 2024 on the Quantum Index of Manufacturing (QIM) has been released recently by... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘You say tomato the Donald Lu way and I say tomaaato the Sunak way’ “I tell you we are the trailblazers.” “We as in?” “This country. Let me clarify: what is the likelihood... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Letters ‘Can Pakistan do better than ADB’s predictions?’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor carried by the newspaper yesterday. The writer is spot on, so to speak. ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
PSX – a historical perspective Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is the national stock exchange of Pakistan. It was established with the name of... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
Rain, thunder, lightning: fresh spell to begin tomorrow KARACHI: A fresh rainy-thunderous spell is poised to drench the entire country from the night of April 24 through... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan-Iran relations ‘bedrock of our foreign policy,’ says Senate chairman Gilani ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that strong bilateral ties between Iran and Pakistan are... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Long-term partnerships in higher education: UK team arrives to explore opportunities ISLAMABAD: A delegation of leading UK universities, education champions and experts led by the UK government’s... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 22, 2024).... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 22, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Rates PSX hits historic high KARACHI: A positive momentum continued at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday and the index reached fresh record... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Monday (April 22, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities Iron ore futures weaken BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices ticked lower on Monday, weighed down by diminishing hopes of more stimulus in top... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities Gold drops more than 2pc BENGALURU: Gold prices dropped more than 2% to a one-week low on Monday as worries over a wider Middle East conflict... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 37.222... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a second session on Monday amid muted rubber supply, while stronger... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities Chicago wheat futures post gains PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat rose on Monday to hold near a two-week high as concerns over crop weather in the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Energy US crude futures climb back into positive territory HOUSTON: US crude futures returned to positive territory on Monday after falling on easing fears of a wider Mideast... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 215,324 tonnes of cargo comprising 109,693 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (April 22, 2024)... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Cotton & Textile Official spot rate firm on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained stable and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities EU wheat rallies on war, weather risks PARIS: Paris wheat futures jumped on Monday to their highest since late January as adverse weather in parts of ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities Supply fears fuel tin’s surge to 22-month high LONDON: Tin prices jumped to 22-month highs on Monday as the market fretted over supplies from Indonesia and sliding... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 22, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 22, 2024).... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 22, 2024)... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 22, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Raisi meets Zardari ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran underscored the need for operationalising bilateral trade mechanisms to boost the ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Pakistan, Iran agree to ban terrorist organisations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Monday decided in principle to ban terrorist organizations in their respective... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:46am
‘Security reasons’: No media interaction with Raisi ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi’s media interaction and planned reception got cancelled due to the... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 09:26am
Pakistan, Iran sign 8 agreements, MoUs: Trade volumes to be hiked to $10bn in 5 years ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to increase the volume of bilateral trade to $10 billion in the next five... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 09:46am
TIP slams NTDC for not awarding it contract ISLAMABAD: Telephone Industries of Pakistan (TIP), an arm of the Ministry of Defence Production (MoDP), criticised... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:27am
Guided by SIFC: Power Division updated on NPGCL-Ningbo pact ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Northern Power Generation Company (NPGCL) has shared detailed background... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:45am
Shanghai Electric Power withdraws KE stake acquisition offer KARACHI: Shanghai Electric Power Company withdrew its offer to acquire up to 66.4% of Pakistani power company... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 09:07am
Chronic power defaulters: Govt faces challenging task of over Rs1trn recovery ISLAMABAD: The federal government has the challenging task of recovering the huge amount of over Rs1 trillion from... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 09:02am
PSX collaborates with LSEG on ESG KARACHI: In a landmark development, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has signed a collaborative understanding with LSEG... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Jul-Mar FDI inflows decline 10pc YoY KARACHI: Inflows of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country declined by 10 percent during the first nine... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 09:42am
C/A posts 3rd highest monthly surplus in March KARACHI: The country’s external account is performing well, posting the third highest monthly current account... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Non-exporters: FBR issuing urgent alert to check misuse of CNICs/NTNs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is issuing an urgent alert to the Customs field formations to check... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:54am
Pakistan ‘highly vulnerable’ to impacts of climate change: WB ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has warned that Pakistan is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:37am
SECP imposes some curbs on modaraba companies ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has imposed some restrictions on the modaraba... Updated 23 Apr, 2024 08:17am
No economic growth despite $200bn foreign aid commitments: PIDE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) in a study has claimed that since inception, the... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Taxes KCCI chief urges FBR to defer implementation of SRO 350 KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has asked the Federal... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
IT, ITeS export remittances up 17.37pc in first 8 months ISLAMABAD: IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer services and call centre ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Taxes FBR chief interacts with taxpayers in E-Kachehri Islamabad: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana on Monday directly interacted with... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities Gold prices fall sharply KARACHI: The local gold prices on Monday saw a sharp downturn with the global bullion value dropping below $2400,... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Taxes Tax department fails to recover tax from bank accounts of taxpayer LAHORE: The Tax department has failed to recover the tax assessed from bank accounts of taxpayer without issuance of... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Local auto industry seeks govt’s support LAHORE: Local auto industry has demanded of the government to take appropriate measures, to support the local auto... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rebound SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded on Monday to snap a six-day decline to track higher soyoil prices,... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities Funds post record sell-off in CBOT soyaaoil as US supplies build NAPERVILLE, (Illinois): Large speculators have again adopted strongly bearish views in Chicago-traded soyabean oil... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices down MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices decreased slightly last week amid active shipments and an expansion of the ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends higher on inflows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose on Monday aided by likely equity inflows and dollar sales from state-run banks, ... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
Regulating organ transplants EDITORIAL: It’s been more than two decades since a law was enacted in compliance with the World Health... Published 23 Apr, 2024 03:41am
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