Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ blocked in Turkey ISTANBUL: A “Freedom Flotilla” aimed at delivering aid to Gaza was blocked in Turkey Saturday after being denied... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Israel’s war on Gaza: Finally, signs of fresh truce talks emerge OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Hamas said it was studying on Saturday the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
US food regulator gathering information on Indian spices after alleged contamination HYDERABAD, (India): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is gathering information on products of Indian spice... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
PM in Riyadh to attend WEF moot The Prime Minister and the Ministers will participate in WEF discussions on issues related to trade and investment measures Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:30am
Europe UK ship sets sail to help building of Gaza aid jetty LONDON: A British ship to house hundreds of US troops building a jetty to boost aid deliveries to Gaza has set sail... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
PM orders immediate procurement of wheat from farmers ISLAMABAD: While taking notice of famers’ complaints, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the concerned... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
SC orders removal of encroachments from whole country Federal and provincial governments are mandated to clear encroachments within three days Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:32am
Justice Mansoor for revisiting judges’ appointment process Justice Shah says judges shouldn’t be appointed on the basis of recommendations if the intent was to keep the system running Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
CNICs can’t be blocked without following due process: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held a person cannot be deprived of a Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Saad Rafique hints at imposition of Governor’s rule on KPK LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has hinted at weighing the option of... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Firing case: Court acquits Gandapur after injured man forgave him ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday acquitted Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur in a case... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Maryam wants ‘Integrated Health System’ in Galiyat LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid a visit to Samli Syed Muhammad Hussain Government TB... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
PIA privatisation As Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIA) faces the prospect of privatization, it is imperative to... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
PHDEC to address issue of green potato black-heart disease LAHORE: Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) recently brought together stakeholders and... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Pakistan, Canada hold political consultations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Canada held the 5th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations and identified opportunities... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
63 vehicles taken away, 51 mobile phones snatched in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: More than 51 mobile phones were snatched from people, mostly at gunpoint, during the last week in the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
‘Illegal’ rally: Gohar, Omar, others booked ISLAMABAD: The city police have registered a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar ... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Kundi criticises PTI’s approch to politics ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary Faisal Karim Kundi said that the Pakistan... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
PTI says US ‘HR report’ substantiates its stance ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership stated that the 100-page US state department report on grave... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Letters Israel outmaneuvered by Iran Following Israel’s airstrike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus, Syria, the Islamic republic’s military and... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Realignment of appellate forums Introduction A bill under the title the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 has been laid down before the National... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
SHC dismisses plea seeking rejection of Aseefa’s nomination papers HYDERABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has once again dismissed the petition seeking to reject the nomination papers... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Sharjeel for resolution of issues facing media workers, organisations KARACHI: An important meeting of the Information Department was convened in Karachi, chaired by Senior Minister of... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Special anti-polio drive to be launched in 10 districts of Punjab tomorrow LAHORE: “The District Health Management Authorities must ensure that their energy and time is fully dedicated to... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Energy US natural gas futures drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped on Friday ahead of the expiration of the May contract, weighed down by a... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Energy Oil higher on supply concerns HOUSTON: Oil prices settled higher on Friday, garnering support from tensions in the Middle East, but a strong ... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (April 27, 2024)... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Cotton & Textile Lack of incentives keeps buyers away from cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 27, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (April 28, 2024).... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (April 27, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
PM likely to discuss KE, solar power investment matters with Saudis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif is likely to discuss issues of K-Electric (KE) and investment in solar... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Net metering consumers: PD presents buyback rate cut mechanism to prime minister ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly presented a mechanism to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to reduce... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:24am
Sewing machine needles: New customs values fixed ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Valuation (Customs) has fixed new customs values (US$4.2 to US$6.3 per kg) on... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:25am
Dar calls for enhancing ‘economic diplomacy’ ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday emphasized on the need or enhancing economic diplomacy and efforts... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 02:40pm
Efforts to outsource airports get good response KARACHI: The efforts to outsource the country’s airports have received a good response as several foreign airport... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:19am
Govt forms body for PSM revival KARACHI: The Federal Ministry of Industry and Production on Saturday constituted an 8-member committee to revive the... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:25am
Mobile phones: Jul-Mar imports soar 181.26pc to $1.301bn YoY Mobile phone imports register 930.92 percent growth on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in March 2024 when compared to $14.846 million in March 2023 Updated 28 Apr, 2024 12:11pm
Consulting firms for advisory support to ministries: Ministry to seek cabinet’s approval for hiring ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has decided to seek approval from the... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:28am
Taxes Power Div denies ‘solar panel tax plan’ ISLAMABAD: Power Division on Saturday strongly refuted a news item appeared in section of press about government ... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Economy on path to recovery amidst global tides: SBP Governor KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has said that firm commitment of the government and the... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:27am
Audio leaks’ case: Pemra, PTA, FIA and IB ‘demand’ recusal of Justice Babar ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:27am
IK gives green light for talks with govt? ISLAMABAD: In a breakthrough in mending the estranged relations with the powers that be, the jailed ex-prime ... Updated 28 Apr, 2024 09:29am
Taxes Nasir Shah opposes tax on solar panels KARACHI: Sindh Minister Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, reacting on the proposal of tax on solar panels, said that... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Cross-border attacks EDITORIAL: The TTP terrorist have kept belying the Afghan Taliban’s claim that no militant group is operating... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Non-customs duty paid cars EDITORIAL: An inquiry ordered by the Punjab chief secretary into an arrest concerning the illegal business of luxury... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities Punjab govt sets cotton production target of 6.5m bales LAHORE: The Punjab government has set cotton production target this season at 6.5 million bales besides fixing the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Taxes Tax dept accused of conducting audit proceedings under ‘repealed’ law LAHORE: A taxpayer has accused the tax department for carrying out audit proceedings under repealed provision of the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Prices of essential kitchen items show a declining trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a slight declining trend during this week past... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Industry PBF President proposes ‘national economic recovery plan’ ISLAMABAD: President Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman on Saturday shared his national ... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil rebounds SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded from a two-day fall on Friday amid declining yields and ample... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities Iron ore falls on higher China portside stocks BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices ticked down on Friday, pressured by higher portside inventories in top consumer... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities Gold holds firm after US data BENGALURU: Gold prices held gains on Friday after data showed that US inflation rose in line with expectations, but... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities Copper hits two-year high on fund buying LONDON: Copper prices in London hit a two-year high and tested a major level of $10,000 a metric ton on Friday after... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities CBOT wheat rallies on weather concerns CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) wheat futures turned higher for a seventh trading day on Friday on a weather... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities French wheat ratings fall again while maize sowings progress PARIS: The state of French soft wheat declined slightly last week, remaining at its poorest in four years, while... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities EU wheat climbs further as market frets on dry Russia PARIS: Euronext wheat extended a rally on Friday to reach its highest since December as traders grappled with ... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities Cocoa futures fall nearly 10pc NEW YORK: Cocoa futures prices on ICE lost nearly 10% this week, as failure to go higher drove the market to some... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices rise on weather risks to new crop MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose amid difficult weather conditions for the new crop in the south of the... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 31.267... Published 28 Apr, 2024 02:56am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points