Pro-Palestinian wave: US campus protests grow as police crack down LOS ANGELES: College campuses across the United States braced for fresh protests by pro-Palestinian students... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
US issues further sanctions on Iran, targets drones WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday issued further sanctions on Iran, targeting the sale of Iranian drones and... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
PCB chairman reconstitutes women's selection body LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has reconstituted the national women’s selection... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
PM suspends Chief Commissioner Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday removed Chief Commissioner Islamabad Captain Anwaar-ul-Haq ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Notification regarding reduction in roti price suspended by IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, suspended the city administration’s notification regarding a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Bismah Maroof announces retirement from cricket LAHORE: Former captain of women’s cricket team Bismah Maroof has announced her retirement from all formats of... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Agri Connections 2024 concludes: ‘Face of agriculture’ can be changed: Aurangzeb LAHORE: Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance, has said that Pakistan’s current economic outlook can... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
LHC allows two kids of Farah Gogi to travel abroad LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday allowed two children of Farhat Shahzadi alias Farah Gogi- a friend... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
IGP directed to increase number of women police officers: Maryam LAHORE: Women are very hard working. They work like superhuman as mothers, daughters, sisters and professionals too,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Meta team calls on IT minister ISLAMABAD: A two-member delegation of Meta called on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Africa Three more African nations roll out malaria vaccine LAGOS: Three more African countries have joined a rollout of malaria vaccines targetting millions of children in a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Europe Macron warns ‘mortal’ Europe needs stronger defence PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday warned that Europe faced an existential threat from Russian... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Europe Paris landmark Moulin Rouge’s windmill sails collapse PARIS: The sails of the windmill above the Moulin Rouge cabaret, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris, ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Remove barriers from outside Governor’s, CM’s Houses, Rangers’ HQs: SC KARACHI: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday ordered the removal of barriers outside government and private... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
RTO Rawalpindi destroys huge quantity of non-duty paid cigarettes RAWALPINDI: Regional Tax Office (RTO) Rawalpindi, carried out destruction of massive quantity of illicit/smuggled... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 25, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (April 26, 2024)... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Families of martyred officials: PM launches Shuhada Package ABBOTTABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday launched the Shuhada Package to support the families... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
PM to visit KSA from 28th ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia from April 28-29 to participate in the special... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Performance monitoring: Call to implement dashboards from district to SC levels ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah stressed the need for implementation of performance monitoring dashboards ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Task of improving patient care assigned to newly appointed Medical Superintendents LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique and Punjab Health Secretary Ali Jan Khan have assigned the... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 11:30am
Sindh, Centre agree to resolve power-related issues ISLAMABAD: The Sindh and federal governments have agreed to establish committees at the provincial and district... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Sherry urges PTI to priorities welfare of people ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in Senate Sherry Rehman urged the Pakistan... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
SAU, Icreativez Technologies sign MoU to facilitate opportunities HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has taken a significant step towards fostering employment... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Sacrificial animal market to be set up at Northern Bypass KARACHI: The cattle market for sacrificial animals in Karachi is gearing up for a festive makeover in the second ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
PTI’s 28th Foundation Day marked ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership reiterated their resolve that they would leave no stone ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
PPP leader for change in Afghan policy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Akhunzada Chatan said that the state should change its policy with... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
JI demands resolving issues of Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi interim Ameer Munim Zafar has demanded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
JI demands early completion of IP gas pipeline project LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has urged for the timely completion of the Iran-Pakistan Gas... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Hearing of Al-Qadir Trust case: Imran, Bushra barred from making statements against state institutions & officials ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court has barred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and his... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
ICT tool for women's empowerment, says CM Maryam LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Information and Communication Technology (ICT)... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Gohar Ejaz Scholarships Fund: number of scholarships increased ISLAMABAD: The number of merit-based scholarships, financed by “Gohar Ejaz Scholarships Fund” has been increased... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
CCP takes notice of misleading offers of easy money ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has noticed with great concern that some businesses and... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Bar member moves court to file case against CM LAHORE: A bar member has approached a sessions court for registration of a criminal case against Punjab Chief... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
134,000 Cubic meters/year gas theft volume unearthed KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) displayed its zero tolerance against gas theft with fresh set of raids in... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
SOEs: performance & accountability The World Bank’s recent report, titled ‘Pakistan Development Update, fiscal impact of Federal State-Owned... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Very critical 2020s: existential threats and global economy ‘The 2020s are almost halfway over and are on course to be the most difficult decade for the global economy since... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
SC orders authorities to sell Nasla Tower land to compensate affectees KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the authorities concerned to sell the land and compensate the affectees... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Senate session: Opposition demands Gilani issue production order of Ejaz Chaudhary ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the new Senate, Thursday, demanded of Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani to issue the... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan reacts sharply to US human rights report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reacted sharply to the US 2023 “Country Report on Human Rights Practices” by... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Suspension decision set aside: SC reinstates Balochistan PA Speaker Khaliq Achakzai ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court set aside the suspension decision of Balochistan Assembly Speaker Abdul Khaliq ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our stakeholders do not have a history of poisoning the unseated… “Seriously, do you really think that The Third Wife’s allegations of slow poisoning is a political ploy by The... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Letters Massive increase in import of used cars A substantial increase in used car imports witnessed in the first quarter of this year is alarming. This significant... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
rPSF – the need for policy reform to enhance textile sustainability In recent years, sustainable development has garnered significant attention across various industries. Among these... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares end higher BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, driven by gains in financial and industrial stocks. The CSE... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei falls 2pc after 3-day rally TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2% on Thursday after a three-session rally, with technology stocks ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Rates Stocks fall on profit-taking KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a mixed trend and remained oscillating in both directions... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Govt has given two airbases to US, claims Omar ISLAMABAD: In a startling revelation, the opposition leader in the National Assembly Omar Ayub Khan on Thursday said... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 08:57am
Tax law amendment bill to prove another piece of ineffective legislation? ISLAMABAD: On the face of it, The Tax Law Amendment Bill, 2024, is all set to prove another piece of ineffective... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Grains Opposition rejects govt’s wheat procurement plan LAHORE: The members of the Punjab Assembly on Thursday rejected the government’s announcement to purchase wheat... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Stocks Gulf markets in red on earnings, geopolitical concerns DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf were in red on Thursday, as investors sifted through the latest corporate... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Stocks Wall St loses over 1pc amid fading rate-cut hopes NEW YORK: US stocks slumped on Thursday as most megacaps fell after Meta Platforms’ quarterly results, while... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Stocks European stocks retreat on earnings gloom PARIS: European stocks dropped on Thursday, hit by bleak earnings from consumer giant Nestle and Dutch digital... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Stocks China stocks rise as sentiment improves SHANGHAI: Mainland China stocks ended higher on Thursday and Hong Kong closed at a five-month high, as sentiment... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures easier SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures closed at a two-month low on Thursday amid weaker edible oils and rising... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Commodities Copper climbs on fund buying LONDON: Copper prices extended gains on Thursday as funds chased the market higher after a takeover bid by BHP for... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 184,929 tonnes of cargo comprising 154,971 tonnes of import cargo and 29,958... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Commodities Iron ore extends rise on demand hopes BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices extended their rise for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR22.887... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures declined for a third straight session to close at a seven-week low on Thursday,... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (April 25, 2024)... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Cotton & Textile Bearish cotton market amid low volume LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Energy Oil eases on US fuel demand concerns HOUSTON: Oil prices edged down on Thursday after slower economic growth in the first quarter added to concerns of... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
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 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (April 25, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (April 25, 2024).... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 25, 2024).... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 25, 2024)... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (April 25, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (April 25, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
SBP says forex reserves stand at $13.281bn KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $ 94 million during the last week. The State... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
‘Case study of 2022 floods’: ADB warns of big climate disasters ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned that climate change is expected to increase the frequency and... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 01:06pm
PBC floats 5-year ‘exports charter and imports substitution plan’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has proposed a five-year exports charter and import substitution plan... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 01:05pm
Summaries: CCI questions ‘competence’ of provincial govts, ministries ISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interests (CCI) has raised questions over the competence of ministries/Divisions... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 08:58am
Meeting held with US under TIFA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Thursday held an inter-sessional meeting under the Trade and Investment... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:23am
RDA inflows rise to $7.660bn KARACHI: Gross inflows under the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) rose to $ 7.660 billion by end of March 2024 since its... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 08:59am
Operations: KAPCO reluctant to opt for CTBCM ISLAMABAD: Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) is reportedly reluctant to opt for operation under Competitive... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:16am
NA panels: Govt, opposition agree on ‘power-sharing’ formula ISLAMABAD: After months of delay, the government and the opposition agreed on a power-sharing formula for the... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:00am
Annual rental value property: Sindh govt given three months to legislate on levy of tax ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted three months to the Sindh government to legislate on levy of tax on annual... Updated 26 Apr, 2024 09:21am
Prices of petrol, diesel likely to be slashed Federal government expected to decrease price of petrol by Rs4.88 per litre Updated 26 Apr, 2024 12:28pm
Q1: Engro posts Rs104.3bn revenue KARACHI: Engro Corporation’s revenue from continued operations grew by 45 percent to Rs 104.3 billion in the first... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
World Bank official stresses need for sustainable fiscal reforms ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s (WB) Global Director, Governance Global Practice, Equitable Growth, Finance, and... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Sugar export not allowed as yet, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that keeping in view the... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Polish envoy sees potential to increase bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Polish Ambassador to Pakistan Ambassador Maciej Pisarski has said that the relations between Pakistan and... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Taxes Fair market value of subsidiary firms shares: No increase in tax in presence of income from business LAHORE: The tax department could not increase tax in the notional fair market value of the subsidiary company/s... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Number of cellular subscribers rises to 192.07m ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers increased from 191.46 million by end February to 192.07 million by end... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
C/A surplus EDITORIAL: The current account registered surplus for March 2024 of 619 million dollars against 537 million dollars... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Another campaign against smuggling EDITORIAL: Ordinarily, no prime minister should have to hold a special meeting to “direct concerned authorities”... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
FBR urged to allow all exporters to avail ST refund facility under FASTER system ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has strongly recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to allow... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Pakistan should outline strategies to secure robust economic future: World Bank official ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Global Director, Governance Global Practice, Equitable Growth, Finance, and... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Taxes SRB seals restaurant, event management company for tax evasion KARACHI: The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) on Thursday took strict action against tax evasion, sealing the premises of a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Taxes Retail volume sales of cigarettes fall after higher taxes ISLAMABAD: The retail volume sales of cigarettes were decreased in Pakistan due to higher taxes and awareness ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Money & Banking Dollar sags after US GDP and inflation surprise NEW YORK: The US dollar eased against most currencies on Thursday in tight seesaw trade after data showed the ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends flat MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended largely unchanged on Thursday, wedged between a decline in most of its Asian peers ... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Money & Banking BAFL posts Rs9.912bn PAT in Q1 of 2024 KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on April 24, 2024, approved the... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
‘Seed to Table’ project has ‘saved’ $2m KARACHI: The revolutionary “Seed To Table” project, launched by the National Foods Limited, has saved some $2... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Money & Banking Faysal Bank unveils strong financial results for Q1’24 KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading Islamic banks in Pakistan, continued with its growth stride... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Industry Symposium on SENSREC organised KARACHI: Pakistan's ship recycling industry took a significant step forward on Thursday with the International... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am
Industry SECP proposes amendments to General Takaful Accounting Regulations, 2019 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has proposed amendments to the General Takaful... Published 26 Apr, 2024 04:15am