Asia hit hardest by climate, weather disasters in 2023: UN GENEVA: Asia was the world’s most disaster-hit region from climate and weather hazards in 2023, the United Nations... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Iran says ready to expand energy cooperation LAHORE: Commending Pakistan’s principle stance on the situation in Gaza, Iranian President Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:25am
Europe Germany arrests EU parliamentary staffer on China spying charges BERLIN: German police have arrested an assistant to a European Parliament member on suspicion of “an especially... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
IRSA decides to distribute additional water ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has decided to distribute nearly 250,000 cusecs of additional... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Iran threatens to annihilate Israel should it launch a major attack DUBAI: An Israeli attack on Iranian territory could radically change dynamics and result in there being nothing left... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
IK rejects reports of any deal with powers that be ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Tuesday, rejected the... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:02am
Traders resent ‘Karachi lockdown’ KARACHI: Amid business downturn, the Sindh government’s move to keep the city lockdown on Tuesday on the arrival ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
South Asia Modi calls rivals pro-Muslim NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Middle East Azerbaijan says ‘closer than ever’ to Armenia peace deal BAKU: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Tuesday a peace deal with Armenia was closer than ever before, as... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Prosecutors accuse Trump of ‘willful’ violations of gag order NEW YORK: Prosecutors on Tuesday accused Donald Trump of brazenly violating a gag order imposed by the judge... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
UN calls for international probe into deaths at Gaza hospitals GENEVA: The United Nations called Tuesday for an international investigation into reports of mass graves at two Gaza... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Middle East No let-up on 200th day of Israel-Hamas war GAZA STRIP: The Israel-Hamas war entered its 200th day on Tuesday with fears mounting of an Israeli invasion in the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
South Asia Indian court extends pre-trial detention of Kejriwal NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended the pre-trial detention of Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
USA US troops targeted in western Iraq: official WASHINGTON: American forces were targeted at a base in western Iraq, a US defense official said Tuesday, the second... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Europe Irish PM gives state apology over 1981 disco fire DUBLIN: Ireland’s prime minister, Simon Harris, gave a formal state apology on Tuesday to the families of 48 young... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Europe Migrants drown in Channel, Sunak says nothing will stop Rwanda policy WIMEREUX (France): Five people, including a child, died in an attempt to cross the English Channel from France on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
EU lawmakers greenlight new rules to rein in national spending STRASBOURG, (France): European Union lawmakers on Tuesday backed new budgetary rules aimed at boosting investment... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
In historic visit, Iranian President Raisi says decision made to increase bilateral trade five-fold to $10bn TEXT: Iranian President Dr Ebrahim Raisi said a key decision to increase bilateral trade volume to $10 billion has... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
PTI concerned at health of Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday expressed grave concerns about the health of Bushra Bibi, the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
President’s Cup starts today, seven departmental cricket teams taking part LAHORE: Abbottabad and Rawalpindi will host 24 matches of the 50-over-a-side President’s Cup, in which seven... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Practicum showcase conference held at LUMS LAHORE: The Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education (SOE) at LUMS conducted its third Practicum... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
PFA imposes Rs1.234m fine on 37 FBOs LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has imposed Rs 1.234 million collective fine on 37 food business operators... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Industry PBF greets Pak-Iran resolve to bolster ties KARACHI: President Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman has welcomed the resolve of Iran and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Industry UNDP report: Pakistan in moderate digital development category ISLAMABAD: Pakistan lies in the moderate digital development category with a cumulative Digital Development Index... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
‘Punjab Enforcement Authority’: Maryam approves establishment LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has accorded in-principle approval for the establishment of the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
‘Govt commitment to engage with UNDP in constructive manner’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan's commitment to engage... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
SSGC continues raids: Garment factory owner held for gas theft KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has continued relentlessly towards clamping down on gas theft through raids... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Taxes Random selection of figures: Commissioner Appeals disapproves assessment order LAHORE: A commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) has disapproved the assessment order after finding that the tax... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
CJCSC confers civil awards to eminent scientists, engineers RAWALPINDI: On behalf of the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
BMGF and Karandaaz: Aurangzeb acknowledge valuable contributions ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday met with Syed Ali Mahmood, Country Lead for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Accused who cuts off wife’s nose & ears arrested LAHORE: Kasur Police has arrested the brutal accused who cut off the nose and ears of his wife along with his... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Interest-free bikes: 100,000 students register through e-bike portal LAHORE: Over 100,000 students registered through the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) e-bike portal for ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Pakistan warned of risks in trade deals with Iran by US? ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has cautioned Pakistan about potential risks associated with its trade agreements... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
AAAG team meets Zardari ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari on Tuesday underlined the significance of enhancing air connectivity with ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Court confirms Azam Swati’s bail ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, confirmed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati’s bail in a case... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Balochistan Police Training College inaugurated: US wants to strengthen community policing: Blome ISLAMABAD: The United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, on Tuesday, said that his country is proud of its... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Alleged ‘foul play’: Another ECP official seeks leave extension ISLAMABAD: At a time when the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is facing strong criticism over its failure to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
By-polls: FAFEN says nearly 36pc voters cast their votes ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has observed that overall results of the by-elections on April... Updated 25 Apr, 2024 12:09am
Presenting question-hour: Punjab PA decides to follow in the footsteps of National Assembly LAHORE: In a significant development, the Punjab Assembly has decided to emulate the National Assembly’s approach... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Experts highlight importance of environment-friendly agri technology FAISALABAD: Member Judicial Water and Environment Commission Hina Hafeezullah Ishaq has said that it is imperative ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Economic welfare, poverty eradication: CM seeks to enhance cooperation with Iran LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has sought to enhance cooperation with Iran in various economic... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
LHC orders federal govt to review steps taken to implement anti-rape law LAHORE: The Lahore High Court observed that child sexual abuse is a deeply traumatic and sensitive issue that ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Saylani Trust along with Rotary International sends aid to Gaza KARACHI: The non-profit Saylani Welfare International Trust has dispatched from Karachi’s China Port its new... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 23, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 24, 2024)... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates PSX snaps winning streak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday closed on a negative note due to selling pressure as investors opted to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Mobile phone services suspended in Karachi KARACHI: The mobile phone services have been partially suspended in Karachi as part of stringent security protocols... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Economic cooperation discussed KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah praising the longstanding ties between Pakistan and Iran... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
India has exclusive rights to the water of Ravi: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said that India has the right to the River Ravi... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
SHC rejects 48 petitions for regularizations of employees KARACHI: Sindh High Court has rejected 48 applications related to the regularization of thousands of employees. ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Energy PPL augments production KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced a substantial augmentation in its production output, with ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pakistan has a trade surplus with US “So what’s up?” “The US has warned against trade pacts with Iran…” “Indeed, and Pakistan has a trade... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Grains Climate change disruptions threaten Punjab’s wheat harvest LAHORE: Punjab’s farming community is currently grappling with a complex set of challenges that threaten the wheat... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
The quest for an independent judiciary: progress and pitfalls Since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, the country has struggled to establish clear and objective criteria for... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Reimagining corporate affairs The outside department. The palm greasers. The scam controllers. The ghost busters. These were some informal... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Letters US’s China containment policy While it comes to China-US rivalry, two opposite themes emerge. China says that this world is big enough for all of... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Stocks Wall St rallies on bright earnings, megacaps’ support NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Tuesday as growth and chip shares gained, while stocks like... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Stocks Tech, retail stocks boost STOXX 600 to one-week high PARIS: European shares logged their best day in six weeks on Tuesday, driven by the retail and technology sector as... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Stocks China stocks dragged down by cyclical shares SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Tuesday, dragged lower by cyclical shares such as metals, while technology... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Stocks Nikkei rises but US earnings caution caps gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, buoyed by Wall Street’s rally overnight, although concerns... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Grains Chicago wheat futures extend gains PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat extended gains on Tuesday to a new two-month peak as a sharp decline in US winter... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Energy Oil prices gain as dollar slips, focus shifts to economic data NEW YORK: Oil prices rose a dollar a barrel on Tuesday as the US dollar index fell to its lowest in over a week and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Energy US natural gas prices ease on mild weather forecast NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell on Tuesday, pressured by forecasts for mild weather leading to lower gas ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Energy EU Commission expects gas prices to fall BRUSSELS: The European Commission expects gas prices to fall as the global suppply of liquefied natural gas (LNG)... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 143,559 tonnes of cargo comprising 90,941 tonnes of import cargo and 52,618... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
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 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (April 23, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (April 23, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (April 23, 2024).... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 23, 2024).... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (April 23, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 23, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Expenditure cut steps likely in FY25 budget Government is likely to announce measures in budget 2024-25 aimed at reducing expenditure massively including contributory pension scheme sans defence, civil armed forces and police Updated 24 Apr, 2024 11:01am
PM suspends CCIR for ‘deliberate delay in tax cases’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday suspended Chief Commissioner-Inland Revenue (IR), Large... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:25am
Jul-Mar borrowing stands at $6.899bn ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $6.899 billion from multiple financing sources during the first nine months... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:00am
Industries: There’s need for improving ‘energy equation’: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday maintained there is a dire need for improving... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:04am
Ahead of PM’s visit to KSA: SIFC ‘striving’ to resolve KE’s issues ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is reportedly endeavouring to find ways to resolve... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:02am
Meddling in judicial affairs in future: IHC judges decide to give ‘institutional response’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges, unanimously, decided to give an institutional response in case of... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:01am
Supertax on rich: SC concerned at ‘no final decision’ by high courts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court expressed concern over no final decision by high courts on supertax on high-earning... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:24am
Missing persons’ cases relate to executive function: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Forced disappearance of individuals or missing persons’ cases are matters related to executive function,... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:05am
US State Dept presents grim picture of rights abuses ISLAMABAD: A 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices by the US State Department presented a grim picture of... Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:24am
Energy Technology transfer, license deal between SSGC, Itron Inc: CCP grants time bound approval to exemption application ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted a time bound approval to the exemption... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Economic growth linked to continuity of policies ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal said on Tuesday that peace, stability, and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
WHO delegation meets FBR chairman ISLAMABAD: A delegation of World Health Organization (WHO) comprising Roberto Iglesias, Consultant, and Santiago... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
IT industry to support MoITT in achieving $3.5bn export target ISLAMABAD: The information technology (IT) industry will fully support the initiatives of the Ministry of IT and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Gold prices down KARACHI: In a sudden turnaround, the local gold prices plummeted on Tuesday with the global bullion value falling to... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
IT minister visits Airlink smartphone manufacturing facility LAHORE: Airlink Communication Ltd, one of the largest manufacturers, distributors and retailers of Pakistan, was... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
More direct investment a must to boost economy: economist KARACHI: More direct investment is a must for giving the national economy a big boost, said economic and financial... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Two-day agri event begins tomorrow LAHORE: The highly anticipated ‘Agri Connections 2024’, a premier conference and expo on agriculture organized ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Abu Dhabi returns to debt markets with $5bn bond sale ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday launched $5 billion in three-part bonds as it... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
The ban on X EDITORIAL: Following weeks of obfuscation on the issue, the government had to come out to openly state, albeit... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Interaction with S&P and Fitch EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with representatives from Standard and Poor’s and Fitch on the... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Chinese chip manufacturing team meets minister LAHORE: A delegation of chip manufacturing company of China met Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Tajir Dost App: Aurangzeb urges business community to get registered ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has requested the business community to register under the recently... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil up SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Tuesday amid hot weather in key producer Malaysia, with... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Gold prices extend losses Gold prices extended losses for a second day to hit a more than two-week low on Tuesday as diminishing fears about ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures reversed a two-day climb to close lower on Tuesday as automobile price wars and... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 29.421 ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
Commodities Copper retreats from two-year high on profit-taking LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Tuesday on profit-taking by funds and hedging by producers after a ... Published 24 Apr, 2024 03:50am
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