German arms exports to Israel: World Court rejects emergency measures THE HAGUE: Judges at the International Court of Justice on Tuesday ruled against issuing emergency orders to stop... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
UN-backed court issues warrant for Central African ex-leader BANGUI, (Central African Republic): A UN-backed court announced Tuesday it has issued an arrest warrant for the... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Hush money trial: Judge fines Trump $9,000, threatens jail for contempt NEW YORK: The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial fined the former US president $9,000 for... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Huawei showcases cutting-edge technologies, solutions at Digital Week in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Huawei Pakistan hosted a Digital Week in Islamabad, showcasing the cutting-edge technologies and ... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Blome hosts national team cricket players ISLAMABAD: In a display of support for Pakistan ahead of the highly anticipated T20 Cricket World Cup 2024, US... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Industry Delegation of LCCI visits Business Facilitation Center LAHORE: A delegation, headed by the President Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashif Anwar, visited Business... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Stocks PSX holiday KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited will remain closed on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 (today) being public holiday... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Money & Banking China’s yuan slips from 1-month high SHANGHAI: China’s yuan pulled back against the dollar on Tuesday, having hit one-month high a day earlier as... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Stocks Wall St falls on hot labour costs data, caution before Fed verdict NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Tuesday with caution prevailing ahead of the Federal Reserve’s... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Stocks STOXX ends lower as auto giants weigh PARIS: European shares closed lower on Tuesday weighed by a bleak raft of earnings reports from the region’s top... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Stocks China stocks end mixed SINGAPORE: China stocks were mixed in with the blue-chip index down 0.20%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was ... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Industry KCCI appreciates pro-traders decisions of PM KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has appreciated the Prime... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Companies Net profitability of FFC stands at Rs10.5bn in Q1 RAWALPINDI: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Money & Banking 1Q results for 2024: Soneri Bank announces PBT growth of 31.91pc YoY KARACHI: The Board of Directors (BoDs) of Soneri Bank Limited, in their 204th meeting held in Karachi on 30th April... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Ending hopium-V • Next is for MoI&P (Ministry of Industries and Production), MoITT (Ministry of Information Technology and... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Europe Teenage boy killed in London sword attack LONDON: A 14-year-old boy was killed and four other people were injured after a stabbing in London on Tuesday... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
South Asia Forest fires raze parts of India amid heat, dry weather NEW DELHI: Frequent fires are razing forests in India’s Uttarakhand state in the north and Odisha in the east amid... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
US negotiating R&D tax credit as part of global tax deal: Yellen WASHINGTON: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday that the United States is in talks with other countries... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Pro-Palestinian protests: top French university loses funding PARIS: The Paris region authority sparked controversy Tuesday by temporarily suspending funding for Sciences Po, one... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Houthis attack Greek, US ships: Centcom DUBAI: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have launched fresh attacks on Red Sea shipping including a Greek... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 30, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 01, 2024)... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
‘We all should strengthen parliament,’ says CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa said, “We all should strengthen the parliament, because if it is strong ... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Abbasi, Miftah & others given a clean chit in LNG case ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Tuesday gave a clean chit to former prime minister Shahid... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Widow challenges advance tax against cellular phone services LAHORE: A widow has challenged advance tax against cellular phone services, being not liable to pay income tax or... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
SFA District Food Testing Lab opened at NED KARACHI: Director General Sindh Food Authority Agha Fakhar Hussain has inaugurated SFA District Food Testing... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
‘Nawaz Sharif Kisan Card,’ Rs10bn for NS IT City: Punjab cabinet gives in-principle approval LAHORE: Punjab Cabinet, which met here Tuesday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the chair, accorded in-principle... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Punjab Assembly Speaker limits discussion to govt's wheat policy LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly session, presided over by Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, began after... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Police crackdown on drug dealers, recovers drugs worth Rs2.26m LAHORE: In a concerted effort to combat drug trafficking and addiction, the Pakpattan Police have undertaken a... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Human organs PHOTA to launch crackdown against illegal transplantation LAHORE: Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA) has been directed to launch crackdown on the elements... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Preventing influence of tobacco making firms: ‘Pakistan’s performance remains unsatisfactory’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s performance in preventing the influence of tobacco manufacturing companies remained... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
‘Pakistan experienced at least one cyber incident in last two years’ ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity firm revealed that 88 percent of small businesses in the Middle East, Turkey and... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Ex-IGP’s non-appearance: LHC expresses displeasure LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the non-appearance of Akbar Nasir former... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Imran handpicked Marwat for PAC chairmanship: Gohar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday announced that party founding... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Cipher case: IHC seeks detailed report of Azam Khan kidnapping case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), hearing the cipher case, sought a detailed report of the kidnapping case... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Govt urged to develop strategy for combating plastic pollution ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar while stressing the need for immediately combating plastic pollution have urged the... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Iddat case: Court rejects Maneka’s petition ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, rejected the petition of Khawar Maneka, the complainant in the Iddat case... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
BLLF organizes seminar on prevention of child labor & human trafficking LAHORE: In connection with International Labor Day, a seminar was organized by Bonded Labour Liberation Front (BLLF)... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Two killed, eight injured in gas cylinder blast in Karachi KARACHI: A gas cylinder explosion rocked Karachi’s New Challi area on Tuesday, resulting in the loss of two lives... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Vote recount in PP-161: LHC sets aside notice issued by ECP LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday set aside a notice issued by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
IceWarp to set up a data centre in Pakistan KARACHI: IceWarp, a Czech Republic based IT company, has announced plans to launch its full-fledged operation in... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
ECP seeks details of PTI’s third intra-party polls ISLAMABAD: Yet again, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought details from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
NHA approves Rs4.133bn PC-1 for KKH-II ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board recommended the PC-I (Land Acquisition) of... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Rates Stocks end deep in the red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed mixed trend and after moving in both directions finally closed... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Labour Day today LAHORE: Like other parts of the world, ‘Labour Day’ is being marked on today with a resolve to safeguard the... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Energy Hydropower project: Leghari urged to help remove obstacles ISLAMABAD: South Korean company, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd (KHNP), which is developing a hydropower... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Energy Ogra notifies 4.74pc cut in LPG consumer price ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) notified a 4.74 percent decrease in the LPG consumer price... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Grains LHC seeks details of wheat procurement decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday called details of the Punjab cabinet decision on the wheat procurement... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Energy Ministry directed to clear CPEC IPPs’ dues ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has instructed the... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Pakistan’s civil service dilemma By the time you finish reading this article, the veil shrouding Pakistan’s administrative ineptitude will be... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Stirring up the soul, is it? Is it déjà vu? Is it an illusion? Is it a knee-jerk? Is it real? Is it happening? These are all the questions that... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Stocks Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday, underpinned by overnight strong finish on Wall Street, while... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Energy US natural gas prices jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 6% to a 12-week high on Monday with the start of the higher priced ... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Energy Oil prices down on rising US supply HOUSTON: Oil dipped on Tuesday on the back of rising US crude production as well as hopes of an Israel-Hamas... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 120,553 tonnes of cargo comprising 55,669 tonnes of import cargo and 64,884... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (April 30, 2024)... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Cotton & Textile Official spot rate firm amid lack of buying interest LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Commodities Iron ore down on pre-holiday risk-off BEIJING: Iron ore and steel futures fell on Tuesday amid risk-off sentiment ahead of a Chinese public holiday, but... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Commodities Gold prices slip BENGALURU: Gold prices slipped more than 1% to a one-week low on Tuesday due to an uptick in the dollar and US... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Letters ‘Everything is anti-clockwise in Pakistan’ The following is in addition to what I have stated through a letter to Editor carried by the newspaper yesterday.... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Energy OPEC oil output falls in April, led by Iran and Iraq, survey finds LONDON: OPEC oil output has fallen in April, a Reuters survey found on Tuesday, reflecting lower exports from Iran,... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
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 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (April 30, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (April 30, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (April 30, 2024).... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 30, 2024).... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (April 30, 2024)... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 30, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Growing pressure on expenditures: Higher mark-up payments behind challenge: MoF Total expenditures during July-February 2024 remained under pressure due to higher mark-up payments Updated 01 May, 2024 04:36pm
Bringing developers, builders into tax net: FBR fails to achieve desired results It is learnt that the FBR is expected to issue increased values of immovable properties from July 1, 2024 Updated 01 May, 2024 03:24pm
Pakistan receives $1.1bn from IMF KARACHI: Pakistan has received inflows of $1.1 billion from International Monetary Fund (IMF) as final loan tranche... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:20am
9MFY24: Fiscal deficit recorded at Rs3.902trn ISLAMABAD: Fiscal deficit has been recorded at 3.7 percent (Rs3,902.416 billion) of the GDP during the first nine... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:20am
Petrol price slashed by Rs5.45, diesel’s by Rs8.42 ISLAMABAD: The federal government announced a significant reduction in petroleum product prices, up to Rs 8.74 per... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:13am
IMF funding helps govt stabilise economy: PM ISLAMABAD: The disbursement of $1.1 billion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will help Pakistan achieve... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
High-level US delegation discusses various issues ISLAMABAD: A US State Department delegation led by Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs John Bass visited... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:14am
China says Hamas, Fatah met for talks in Beijing BEIJING: China said Tuesday that Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah met in Beijing recently for “in-depth and candid... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:21am
Activists occupy Columbia building as protests flare NEW YORK: Columbia University on Monday began suspending pro-Palestinian student activists who refused to dismantle... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:36am
FBR issues list to PTA: SIMs of 506,671 IT non-filers to be blocked ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a list of 506,671 non-filers of income tax returns whose... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:42am
Lunar mission to be launched from China on Friday ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) will be launched on the coming Friday from Hainan, China. According to... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:37am
‘BCA’ on the cards to battle against smuggling ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to establish “Border Control Authority (BCA)” for provision of an... Updated 01 May, 2024 09:39pm
Fertilizer cos ordered to withdraws urea price hike ISLAMABAD: Industries Minister directs to withdraw recent urea price hike. In a move to protect the interests of... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Taxes Rs53bn short of target: Provisional collection stands at Rs654bn in April: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs654 billion in April 2024 against the... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Engro welcomes verdict in LNG contract case KARACHI: The Accountability Court has honourably exonerated and acquitted our Chairman Hussain Dawood, Director ... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Key states, including Pakistan: Wheat imports expected to rise: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Wheat imports are expected to rise for key importing countries including Pakistan, says the World Bank.... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Profit, dividend: Jul-Mar repatriation jumps 256pc to $830.5m YoY KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors rose significantly by 256 percent during the... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Taxes Finance Bill 2024: Policy Cell to compile IR budget proposals ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a Policy Cell for compilation of Inland Revenue budget... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Industry OICCI holds 6th Women Empowerment Awards ceremony KARACHI: Emphasizing the vital importance of creating conducive conditions for women to flourish in the realms of... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Money & Banking NBP continues to empower farmers, women with discounted loans KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is proudly expanding its agricultural loan programme and encourages... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Inflation unchecked EDITORIAL: The Sensitive Price Index for the week ending 25 April 2024, consisting of 51 essential items collected... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Campus protests: new flashpoint in US EDITORIAL: Until recently, even a mild criticism of Israel’s policies in the US, especially in universities, could... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Money & Banking Yen retreats after US data NEW YORK: The yen stumbled against the dollar on Tuesday, relinquishing some of its sharp gains in the prior session... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Commodities Argentina grains ports hit by strikes for second day BUENOS AIRES: Argentina grains ports were being impacted by strike action against government reforms for a second ... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures gain SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday amid a weaker yen and favourable factory data, but logged their... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR28.506 ... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Commodities Chicago wheat futures slip CANBERRA/PARIS: Chicago wheat futures on Tuesday fell further from last week’s four-month highs as forecasts for... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures drift lower KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Tuesday, closing at their lowest in more than two months, as ... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Commodities Copper prices fall after hitting two-year high LONDON: Copper prices in London fell on Tuesday after four sessions of gains, retreating on slower manufacturing... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
SBP’s policy stance irks UBG KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) has expressed its concern over not reducing the interest rate in the monetary... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Money & Banking Binance’s CEO Zhao faces sentencing over money laundering violations NEW YORK: The former chief executive of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, could face years in... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am