Berlin’s former mayor hurt in latest attack against politicians BERLIN: An attacker hit a former mayor of Berlin in the head with a bag in the latest in a rash of assaults against... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
AstraZeneca to withdraw COVID vaccine globally BENGALURU: AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
‘ICUBE-Q’ enters moon orbit ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) entered the moon orbit on Wednesday. Pakistan’s historic lunar... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
PPP’s Rubina Khalid made BISP chairperson ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment of Rubina Khalid as the Chairperson of the Benazir... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Meeting with all CMs shortly: PM declares ‘education emergency’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared emergency in education all over Pakistan on Wednesday, stating... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
IHC accepts Bushra’s plea seeking transfer to jail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, accepted founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Thalassemia center will be established in every division: minister LAHORE: With the theme “Empowering lives, embracing progress: equitable and accessible thalassemia treatment for... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Substantial decrease in price of 10 kg flour LAHORE: A substantial decrease ranging from Rs500 to Rs600 has been registered in the price of a 10-kg flour bag... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
May 09 mayhem a conspiracy to target IK: PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Wednesday that May 09 mayhem was nothing but a conspiracy to ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Political stability: IPI calls for national reconciliation process ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) on Wednesday called for a national reconciliation process to restore... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Early implementation of ‘Uzbek-Afghan-Pakistan Railways’ project pledged ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to early implementation of the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Coca-Cola receives Governor’s Appreciation Certificate ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Wednesday received the Governor’s Appreciation Certificate in recognition of company’s... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Call to formulate laws to prevent cybercrimes worldwide HYDERABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday have discussed the transformative impact of the internet, leading to a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
May 9 incident: Alvi for formation of independent commission LAHORE: For a transparent trial process, former President and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Dr Arif... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
9th May to be remembered as dark day in history: President ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that 9th May 2023, will always be remembered as a dark day in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry Ethiopian embassy holds ‘Ethio-Pakistan Business Forums’ KARACHI: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamic Republic of Pakistan in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry Transit Trade Inquiry Report: Many Customs officials facing prospect of suspension ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to suspend many Customs officials on the recommendation of the Transit... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
PTA issues International Mobile Roaming Service Guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued International Mobile Roaming (IMR) Service ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Punjab Livestock Dept: 14000 employees’ profiles digitised LAHORE: Over 14,000 employees’ profiles of the Punjab Livestock Department have been digitised through the Human... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Murree hospital project: Action to be taken over Rs4bn loss: Maryam LAHORE: Expressing her severe indignation over incurring Rs 4 billion losses to the government exchequer in the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Health sector: Mega projects worth Rs145bn in Punjab being expedited LAHORE: With focus on health sector, the PML-N-led Punjab government in a short span of time has initiated seven ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Social Protection Authority being strengthened: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has unveiled plans to strengthen the Social Protection... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Domestic solar: the way forward—I News is circulating that the adoption of solar power on a large scale by well-to-do domestic customers in Pakistan... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Islamabad Electric Supply Company case: IHC issues latest order ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that the federal government and its Revenue Division (FBR) engaging ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Marwat says won’t work with ‘senior’ PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The firebrand Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Wednesday announced not to work... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Any talks with Centre would be futile after Kakar’s statement: IK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that any negotiation with... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Hearing of ‘Iddat’ case against IK, Bushra adjourned till 13th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, adjourned the hearing of the “Iddat” case against Pakistan... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam should give motorbikes to her own daughters “What do you think of Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) issuing a notification to provide free motorbikes to girls,... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
PTCL acquisition of Telenor Pak: PTCL committed to cooperating with CCP in Phase-II review ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is fully committed to cooperate with the Competition... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Several lawyers held during a clash with police LAHORE: The Lahore police arrested several lawyers on Wednesday during a protest demanding dismissal of cases ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Counterproductive trickle-down economic effect The critique of Western universities and certain schools of thought advocating for economic models based on the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Early setup of body ordered: PM decides to reform Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, NAVTTC ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to reform the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Qatari minister due today ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi,... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
South Asia Ambani and Adani dragged into India’s election rhetoric NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and election rival Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi traded barbs... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Europe Ukraine limits energy supplies after ‘massive’ Russian strike KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday said it was limiting power supplies across the country and warned of possible blackouts... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 08, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 09, 2024)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates Equities extend losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Cotton & Textile KCA organises training course on ‘fibre properties, HVI testing’ KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) has organised a 3-day training course on“ Fibre Properties and HVI... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Energy POGEE 2024: energy sector’s ‘largest’ exhibition begins in Lahore LAHORE: The 18th edition of the ‘Pakistan Oil, Gas & Energy Exhibition’ (POGEE), the premier showcase of the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Letters India stabbing the US-led West in the back That India facilitates the supply of mercenaries to governments in various parts of the world is a fact that has... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Stocks S&P 500 pauses after recent gains as investors assess rate path NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 was broadly unchanged on Wednesday, pausing after a recent rally as investors... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 closes at record high on earnings cheer PARIS: Europe’s main index ended Wednesday at a record high as investors cheered strong earnings from the likes of... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Stocks China stocks retreat; property leads losses HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday, led by a decline in the property sector as market sentiment... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Stocks Tokyo shares end down on profit-taking TOKYO: Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday on profit-taking with Nintendo and Sony down sharply and investors focused on... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Paris wheat falls as welcome rain forecast for Russian crops HAMBURG: European wheat futures fell on Wednesday as rain was forecast for parched grain belts in southern ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Chicago wheat rises on global demand JAKARTA: Chicago wheat prices rose on Wednesday amid reports of demand from international buyers, while soybeans and... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Profit-taking sparked by firm dollar push down copper price LONDON: Copper prices fell on Wednesday as a firm dollar triggered profit-taking, but expectations of robust demand... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed higher on Wednesday for a second session amid weather concerns in key... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil snaps two-day winning streak SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended a two-day winning streak to close lower on Wednesday amid weaker prices... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.613... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Iron ore futures slip BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slipped on Wednesday amid rising inventories at Chinese ports, despite hopes for... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Energy Oil prices rise NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday after US oil storage data showed a larger-than-expected draw in crude... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 102,725 tonnes of cargo comprising 48,447 tonnes of import cargo and 54,278... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (May 08, 2024)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Cotton & Textile Less buying interest seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Energy US natgas prices edge up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a fresh 14-week high on Wednesday on another decline in output... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Gold edges lower as dollar gains BENGALURU: Gold dipped slightly on Wednesday, as a stronger dollar weighed on prices, while investors awaited US ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
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 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (May 08, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (May 08, 2024).... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (May 08, 2024).... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (May 08, 2024)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (May 08, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 08, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Digitalisation: World Bank VP briefed on FBR’s initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Vice President of World Bank Martin Raiser visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) HQ Wednesday... Updated 09 May, 2024 10:24am
Upgradation of existing/Brownfield refineries: 6-month extension proposed in policy signing ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has proposed six months’ extension in signing of Pakistan Oil Refining Policy for... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:14am
PD finalises 5-year privatisation programme ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Division has finalized a five-year (2024-29) privatisation programme on the direction of... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:19am
Pakistan, World Bank agree to ‘Country Partnership Framework’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank on Wednesday agreed to collaborate on a new, robust and ambitious Country... Updated 09 May, 2024 10:24am
Rs3.2trn cases stuck in courts: ‘Loopholes’ mar FBR’s legal operation: AGP Attorney General of Pakistan office raises serious concerns over FBR’s system of pursuing cases in courts Updated 09 May, 2024 11:43am
KE’s FCA petition: Nepra to hold public hearing today ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday (May... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:14am
Attempt made to crush PTI thru false flag operation: IK ISLAMABAD: The founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan Wednesday said a pre-planned malicious... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:20am
May 9 riots: govt to mark ‘black day’ today ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to mark May 9 as “black day” on Thursday (today) in commemoration of the first... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:20am
Issues facing newspapers will be addressed: Tarrar ISLAMABAD: The Federal government firmly stands for the promotion of print media and the issues confronted by... Updated 09 May, 2024 08:52am
IRSA to take stock of water-sharing situation every 10 days ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) will review water sharing between provinces every 10 days and... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:15am
Violence, arrests of lawyers in Lahore: PBC, SCBA give call for nationwide strike today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) have called for a nationwide... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:37am
Seafood exports to China reach $247.3m: PCJCCI LAHORE: China has a huge consumer market for aquatic products and is one of the largest buyers in Pakistan. The main... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Punjab will use modern agricultural machinery: Minister LAHORE: The utilization of modern agricultural machinery stands as an imperative for augmenting agricultural... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around ailing economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around the ailing economy of the country and put it on the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Local investors are nervous, claims Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Renewal of GSP Plus status to Pakistan: Aurangzeb praises French govt support ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicholas Galey, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Aurangzeb meets PDA delegation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Wednesday, held a meeting with the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Taxes Seeking stay from court against recovery: 30pc of disputed tax will be deposited with FBR under new Act ISLAMABAD: Taxpayers have to deposit 30 percent of the determined tax with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Long on rhetoric, short on action EDITORIAL: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in the capital of the Gambia, Banjul, said all the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Making the most of FDI EDITORIAL: Pakistan is so desperately thirsting for FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) that the recent visit of a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities PHDEC holds webinar on dragon fruit cultivation KARACHI: Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) hosted a webinar on the topic of ‘Unlocking... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities HBL and Agrilift join forces to accelerate digitisation of agri sector KARACHI: HBL, Pakistan’s leading financial institution, has entered into a strategic partnership with Agrilift, to... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Sindh has procured 600,000 tons of wheat so far: CM HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced that the provincial Food department has procured... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Money & Banking Asian currencies fall on firm dollar BENGALURU: Asian currencies weakened against a firm dollar on Wednesday, while stock markets in the region halted... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Multiple financial intermediaries: SECP simplifies process for opening accounts of retail investors ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s Centralized Gateway Portal (CGP) has simplified ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Taxes Taxes on cigarettes: think tank for taking health cost into account ISLAMABAD: Capital Calling, an Islamabad-based think tank on Wednesday strongly proposed that the taxes on... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Companies Yango, Discover Pakistan agree to promote tourism KARACHI: Yango, an international tech company, has announced a transformative partnership with Discover Pakistan, a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry Enhanced trade ties: UBG urges all trade bodies to explore new avenues with Islamic countries KARACHI: Leaders of the United Business Group (UBG), including S M Tanveer, Zubair Tufail, Zafar Bakhtawari, Khalid... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry HCSTSI President for pragmatic, precise FY2024-25 budget HYDERABAD: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, emphasized... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry Alibaba.com, TDAP announce series of training programmes LAHORE: Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global Business-to-Business (B2B) e-commerce, and the Trade Development... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry LCCI, PVTC sign MoU to develop human resources LAHORE: Lack of skilled human resources is one of the biggest problems being faced by the industrial sector. Punjab... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Money & Banking Entity rating of NRSP Microfinance Bank upgraded KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of NRSP... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Money & Banking Dollar gains on rate outlook NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Wednesday as investors continued to bet on the US economy outperforming peers and was... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends little changed MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Wednesday as expectations that the Reserve Bank of India would likely... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am