Kirsten, Gillespie appointed coaches for national team LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday announced that former South Africa top-order... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Schools closed, warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave MANILA: South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Police clear pro-Palestinian camps at three US universities BOSTON: Police detained nearly 200 people at three US universities on Saturday as they cleared pro-Palestinian... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Pope holds mass in Venice’s St Mark’s, first trip in months VENICE: Pope Francis presided over mass in Saint Mark’s Square in Venice on Sunday, warning of environmental ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Europe France’s nuclear weapons should be part of European defence debate: Macron PARIS: France’s nuclear weapons should be part of the European defence debate, French President Emmanuel Macron... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Middle East Abbas says only US can halt Israel’s attack on Rafah RIYADH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Sunday only the United States could stop Israel attacking the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Middle East Gaza truce effort builds with Hamas to respond to Israel proposal JERUSALEM: Diplomatic efforts intensified on Sunday to reach a long-sought truce and hostage-release deal in Gaza, ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:50am
Health sector: PM terms global inequity as first, foremost problem RIAYDH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday while terming the global inequity in health sector as “the first... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
IHC says malicious campaign being run against Justice Sattar ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) said on Sunday that a false, malicious and contemptuous social media campaign... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Hypertension among children constitutes growing concern KARACHI: Hypertension in young children is a growing concern in Pakistan, where the prevalence of hypertension among... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
CM greets SSP on selection for IAWP Award LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated SSP Riffat Bokhari on being selected to receive... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Minister links progress to education LAHORE: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar said on Sunday that Islam underlines the importance of education... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Torrential rains, hailstorms damage properties, crops ISLAMABAD: Heavy rains and hailstorms that lashed different parts of the country not only inundated low-lying areas... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Two cops martyred at Mardan Railway Station MARDAN: A firing exchange occurred between the Railway Police and porters at Mardan Railway Station resulting in the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
ECO summit unanimously adopts Pakistan’s suggestions SHAHRISABZ, (Uzbekistan): The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), during its summit held yesterday, unanimously... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Special police body to probe judge kidnapping case PESHAWAR: A special police committee has been swiftly established to probe the alleged kidnapping of judge... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Punjab minister assails KP CM for making remarks against Maryam ISLAMABAD: Punjab Minister for Information Minister Uzma Bukhari Sunday criticised Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
ECP monitors KP Tehsil Council by-polls ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said that it monitored the local government by-elections from... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
KP to seek gems’ sector accreditation from Thailand PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to KP CM on Industries, Commerce and Technical Education, Abdul Karim Tordhair has... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
‘Some forces have always held election process hostage’: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that some forces always violated... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Army completes preservation of Capt Kernal Sher Khan mausoleum PESHAWAR: Pakistan Army announced the completion of the preservation efforts at the mausoleum of Captain Kernal Sher... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
CCPO pays tribute to sub-inspector on embracing martyrdom LAHORE: The funeral prayer of Lahore Police’s martyr, Sub Inspector Muhammad Arshad, was held at Police Lines Qila... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
PU shines in Female Weightlifting Championship HYDERABAD: The University of Punjab Lahore has triumphed in the Female Weightlifting Final, marking a glorious... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
CM vows to ensure safe, healthy environment for workers at workplace LAHORE: “We are committed to health, welfare and safety of every worker in Punjab,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Quetta to Karachi: Railways urged to introduce non-stop train QUETTA: Advisor to the Chief Minister on Environment, Naseem-ur-Rehman in meeting with DS Railways demanded that the... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Aligarh Institute of Technology organises Eid Milan get-together KARACHI: Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) organized Eid Milan get-together that was attended by the Registrar ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Faryal Talpur cuts birthday cake at Zardari’s House KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Member of National Assembly (MNA) Aseef... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Measles claims five children in Tando Allahyar KARACHI: Five children died of measles on Sunday in Chandru Meo village of Tando Allahyar. According to the private... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Efforts afoot to improve law, order situation: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Home, Law, and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, has said that serious efforts... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
The LSM sector Large scale manufacturing (LSM) registered negative 0.52 (cumulative) July-January 2024 against negative 2.67 ... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:25am
Political stability critical to attaining sustainable external account stability The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has managed to maintain forex reserves despite facing substantial debt servicing... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:26am
Letters Iran must issue a warning to Israel Iran deserves commendation for carrying out an unprecedented attack on Israel. It has rightly defended its attack by... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Justice at a standstill? Charles Dickens, the famous author, often criticized the slow and bureaucratic British legal system in his novels. ... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (April 28, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (April 29, 2024).... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Interest Rates Fed to meet amid dwindling hopes of summer rate cuts WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is highly likely to keep interest rates unchanged later this week, as... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Rates Stocks close at highest-ever level KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend and closed at highest ever level during the outgoing week... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Rates Futures spread down 1183bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 1183bps to 9.35 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Finance Div to hire SECP commissioner for three years ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has decided to hire Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) commissioner... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Delay in TTS: MoF tasked to identify the black sheep ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister has given an important task to the Secretary Ministry of Finance to identify whether tax... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:21am
Forex reserve constraints: SBP advises Chinese firm to get its DSRA minimized ISLAMABAD: The dollar-strapped State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked a Chinese power company to negotiate with its... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:57am
KSA tells summit the world has failed Gaza RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:21am
Appointment of ATIR members: No procedure prescribed as per rules: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that no procedure has been prescribed for appointment of members... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:22am
Rates A slight decline KARACHI: The rupee registered a slight decline against the US dollar as it closed the week lower by Re0.08 or 0.2%.... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Energy Green energy sector: Govt asked to release soft loans PESHAWAR: Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Fuad Ishaq urged the government to issue soft loans for... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices continue to decline on global downturn KARACHI: The decline in cotton prices continues, as a decrease of Rs 800 per maund in spot rate was witnessed this... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Commodities Prices of food items in Peshawar show a downward trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities, including live chicken/meat, vegetables, cooking... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Stocks Australia shares fall as bleak data tones down rate-cut bets SYDNEY: Australian shares tumbled on Friday, as hopes of an early interest rate cut were doused by disappointing US... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Lofty US stocks leave investors punishing earnings disappointments NEW YORK: Richly valued US stocks are leaving investors with little tolerance for disappointment, raising the stakes... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Stocks Nikkei rallies as BOJ maintains dovish stance TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rallied on Friday after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) opted to leave interest rates... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Stocks FTSE 100 continues record run, Darktrace rallies on buyout deal LONDON: Britain’s benchmark FTSE 100 scored its fourth consecutive record high on Friday as strong earnings from ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Stocks Gulf bourses end mixed; Egypt extends decline DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf put in a mixed performance on Sunday amid rising oil prices and receding hopes of... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Energy Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects to be adjusted as needed, finmin says RIYADH/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, will adjust its Vision 2030 plan to transform its ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday April 29, 2024 Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
PM holds talks with Saudis on investment, business prospects Saudi minister for finance says a delegation of Saudi investors would soon visit Pakistan Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:23am
Dar designated as deputy PM ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar has been made Deputy Prime Minister on Sunday, according to... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:57am
PM discusses ‘entering another programme’ with IMF chief RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director (MD) of the International... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:58am
Uplift projects: PM, IDB president for early completion RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Dr Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 09:20am
Aurangzeb says mulling introducing digital currency potential RIYADH: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Sunday that his government was considering taking an... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:56am
Taxes FTO advisor vows to redress taxpayers’ grievances PESHAWAR: Sardar Ali Khwaja, Advisor to the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) in Peshawar, reaffirmed the institution’s... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
‘Tashkent International Investment Forum’ will begin on May 2 ISLAMABAD: The third two-day, ‘Tashkent International Investment Forum” (TIIF) will be held on May 2-3, this ... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Industry PPMA chairman speaks of ‘critical’ challenges facing country’s pharma sector KARACHI: Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) Chairman Mian Khalid Misbah-ur-Rehman highlighted... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Industry SRO 350(I)/2024: LCCI urges PM to help stop implementation LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Money & Banking Pakistani banks should set up branches in Addis Ababa: envoy FAISALABAD: Pakistani banks should establish their branches in Addis Ababa to handle business related transactions,... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Money & Banking Religious scholar throws lights on importance of Islamic banking system HYDERABAD: Mufti Shaikh Sufyan, Shariah scholar, Faisal Bank Hyderabad said that interest is a declaration of war... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Rise in reserves EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb while talking to the press after delivering a keynote address... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:23am
Controversial electoral exercise EDITORIAL: While the April 21 by-elections in 22 national and provincial assemblies constituencies once again are a... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:23am
MENA Meet Sahir, a thriving Pakistani influencer in Dubai DUBAI: “In my opinion, anybody can be an influencer.” Those were the words that introduced me to Sahir Iftikhar... Updated 29 Apr, 2024 05:29am
Money & Banking Yuan near five-month low against dollar HONG KONG: China’s yuan hovered near a five-month low against the dollar and traded a whisker away from its daily... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends little changed MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed little changed on Friday but logged its strongest week-on-week rise in nearly three... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Germany nudges up growth forecast, ailing economy at ‘turning point’ FRANKFURT: The German government slightly increased its 2024 growth forecast Wednesday, saying there were signs... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
Money & Banking Global Basel Committee bolsters rules for supervising banks LONDON: The world’s forum for banking regulators on Thursday tightened up its rulebook to focus better on spotting... Published 29 Apr, 2024 04:49am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points