Slovenia launches Palestine recognition procedure LJUBLJANA: Slovenia’s government on Thursday passed a decree on recognising a Palestine state that will be sent to... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
South Asia Modi skips election in IIOJK as critics dispute integration claims OCCUPIED ANANTNAG: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is criss-crossing India in a marathon election campaign but, for the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Scientists win World Food Prize for work on Global Seed Vault PARIS: Scientists Geoffrey Hawtin and Cary Fowler, who on Thursday received the prestigious World Food Prize for... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Ethiopian Airlines: ‘Efforts on to expand operations on daily basis from Karachi’ KARACHI: Ambassador of Ethiopia Jemal Beker Abdula, while referring to successful operations of Ethiopian Airlines... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
US deputy political counsellor calls on PTI’s Faraz ISLAMABAD: Far removed from the hype surrounding the first “anniversary” of May 9th violence, a senior American... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
HABIBMETRO and GoRead.pk collaborate to promote literacy KARACHI: HABIBMETRO continues to support social initiatives that are focused on children’s literacy and... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
May 9 violence: PM pays homage to martyrs and their families ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government shares the feelings and pain of the martyred... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
FO rejects US reservations on safety of political prisoners ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday dismissed the “reservations” expressed by the United States over the safety of... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Lawyers observe strike LAHORE: The legal fraternity on Thursday observed countrywide strike against high handedness of police against the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
42 flour mills fined, licences suspended LAHORE: The Punjab Food Department imposed heavy fines on 42 flour mills on Thursday besides suspending their... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Farmers to hold nationwide protest on May 21 LAHORE: Different farmer unions and movements from across the country announced nationwide protests on May 21, to... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Punjab PA terms May 9 riots conspiracy by extremists, political party LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Thursday has passed a condemnation resolution against the May 9 incident, terming it ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Punjab CM assails perpetrators of May 9 violence LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said the nation will neither forget nor forgive May 9. She... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
US sends warship through Taiwan Strait ahead of presidential inauguration TAIPEI/BEIJING: A US warship sailed through the narrow Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, less than two weeks before... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Europe Putin says nuclear forces ‘always’ on alert in Victory Day speech MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Thursday warned his nuclear forces were “always” on alert and added that... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Patrol Unit opened: Mohsin orders restoration of mobile signals at Margalla trails ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday issued directives to ensure strict security at Margalla trails... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Syrian delegation engages with NUST to boost academic ties ISLAMABAD Headed by Dr Rami Waheed Al-Dhulli, Deputy Minister of Education and Educational Affairs, a seven-member... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
SBCA demolishes another 30 unauthorised structures KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has continued its crackdown on illegal constructions in various... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
‘Pegham-e-Aman’ conference pays homage to the ‘martyrs of the nation’ KARACHI: A conference “Pegham-e-Aman” was organised in Karachi by the Information Department of the Government ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 09, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (May 10, 2024)... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
7 labourers from Punjab killed near Gwadar QUETTA: Seven migrant workers were shot dead in Surbander, near Gwadar, police said Thursday. The men were killed... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Centcom chief meets COAS ISLAMABAD: General Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), paid a visit to... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Seven degree drop in mercury likely from today LAHORE: Some seven degree drop in mercury is expected from Friday night with the entry of fresh westerly system in... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Education of special children: Rs651m sanctioned for ‘Centre of Excellence’: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the provincial Finance Minister to accord top ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Food security: Minister seeks academia, industry’s help FAISALABAD: Provincial Agriculture Minister Syed Muhammad Ashiq Hussain Shah on Thursday said that academia,... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
IK’s bail plea in 190-million-pound case: IHC turns down NAB prosecutor’s request ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) turned down the request of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
HEC chairman for unleashing untapped AJK potential ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, has underscored the critical... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
ESD secy invites international teams for Rescue Challenge 2024 LAHORE: Secretary Emergency Services Department (ESD) has invited the international teams to participate in the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Digital terrorism: COAS vows to defeat designs of inimical forces ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir has vowed to defeat designs of inimical forces, which have unleashed... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
May 9 riots: ATC adjourns bail pleas of Dr Yasmin LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday adjourned bail petitions of PTI-Punjab Dr Yasmin Rashid in two... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Political figures: CJP asks why public money being spent on ads ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa questioned why public money is being spent on advertisements for the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
May 9 riots: There can be no compromise with planners, facilitators, executors: army ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s armed forces, along with the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and Services... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Shuhada solidarity convention tomorrow QUETTA: Shuhada Solidarity Convention to be held on Thursday at Noori Naseer Khan Cultural Complex, Spinny Road... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam has shown her mettle “I haven’t seen the apple of Nawaz Sharif’s eye for quite a few days now!” “You mean Notification Maryam... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
PPP-P leader terms May 9 2023 ‘darkest day in the history of Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarian (PPP-P) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari said that May 9 ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Marwat accuses Omar of ‘conspiring’ against him ISLAMABAD: The firebrand Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Thursday accused party secretary... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
‘May 9 was a revolt against Pakistan, its institutions’: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said May 9 was a planned move to revolt against Pakistan as well as its... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Stocks Israel hits Rafah despite US warning on arms transfers RAFAH: Smoke rose from strikes on Gaza’s crowded southern city of Rafah Thursday after US President Joe Biden ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Transforming FBR In the light of dynamic shifts in business and advancements in technology, it is opportune for the Federal Board of... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Neoliberal economic policy, and political economic outcomes In a number of interviews after becoming finance minister, there is a sense of naivety reflected in the thoughts of... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:00am
Letters Please prefer compromise and conciliation to confrontation Yesterday, the government marked May 9 as “black day” in commemoration of the first “anniversary” of the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
The fault lines of US foreign aid On 24 April, US President Joe Biden signed the legislation providing $87 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel, in... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Stocks Wall St climbs after jobless claims data spurs rate-cut bets NEW YORK: The main US stock indexes rose on Thursday as weekly jobless claims data offered fresh evidence of a... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Stocks STOXX 600 ends at record high; BBVA weighs on Spain PARIS: Europe’s benchmark index inched up to close at a record high on Thursday, driven by a jump in industrial... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Stocks China stocks rise on trade growth, property support SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Thursday after solid April trade data added to signs of a pick-up in demand,... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Stocks Major Gulf markets muted as Mideast conflict rages DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf were subdued on Thursday, led by the Saudi index, amid rising geopolitical... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei sheds early gains as chip stocks weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei shed early gains to end lower on Thursday, pulled down by lacklustre performances in... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (May 09, 2024).... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (May 09, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Q4 of CFY: authorisation of Rs10.056bn approved for Power Division Authorisation made considering simplified release procedure approved by the ECNEC and release strategy 2023-24 of Finance Division Updated 10 May, 2024 09:24am
Rates PSX ekes out gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
April remittances up 27.9pc to $2.8bn YoY KARACHI: The inflows of workers’ remittances have increased by 27.9 percent on year-on-year basis to $2.8 billion... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:23am
Renewable energy, IT sectors: Dar invites Swiss investment ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday invited Swiss companies to invest in Pakistan, particularly in the... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:01am
PM seeks Qatari investment ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Pakistan was keen to transform its excellent ties... Updated 10 May, 2024 08:41am
Sales tax on tractors, pesticides likely ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to impose sales tax on tractors as well as pesticides during the... Updated 10 May, 2024 08:57am
PM takes serious note of absence of sugar data ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is said to have taken serious note of the absence of requisite data on... Updated 10 May, 2024 08:59am
KE’s FCA of nine months: Karachi-based businesspeople express their reservations ISLAMABAD: Business community of Karachi on Thursday expressed serious reservations at the massive proposed... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:21am
Mid-term pipeline projects: New projects identified, Korean EXIM Bank team told ISLAMABAD: Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema has informed the programme mission of the EXIM Bank Korea... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:19am
Qatari team lays focus on energy, mining and aviation: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Qatar have expressed their resolve to further deepen fraternal ties and enhance trade and... Updated 10 May, 2024 08:59am
Sales tax fraud and fake invoices: Aurangzeb directs FBR to detect cases ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to detect cases of... Updated 10 May, 2024 09:02am
Finance Bill 2024: Activists call for increase in tobacco taxes ISLAMABAD: Health activists have called for an immediate increase in tobacco taxes in Pakistan through Finance Bill... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
IPO oversubscribed: IPAK raises Rs1.77bn in book-building process KARACHI: The book-building process of International Packaging Films Limited’s (IPAK) Initial Public Offer (IPO) ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Illicit cigarette market inflicting Rs300bn annual loss on national exchequer: study ISLAMABAD: The illicit sector now holds a major share of 54 percent of the cigarette market in Pakistan as compared... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Commodities New prices of essential items notified in Karachi KARACHI: Karachi administration on Thursday fixed prices of different essential commodities including flour and ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Energy Togh-02 well in KP: OGDCL announces commencement of production ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the operator of the Togh and ToghBala Development ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Industry Ethopian envoy offers 10-year tax holiday to Pakistani investors KARACHI: Fostering economic ties between Pakistan and Ethiopia, Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula unveiled special offer... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
The affectivity of a narrative EDITORIAL: Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations Major General Ahmed Sharif’s remarks during his... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
The US must learn from history EDITORIAL: Israel’s genocidal war in the Middle East took yet another deadly turn on May 7 with the country,... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures slip SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures fell to close at a one-week low on Thursday amid lower prices of rival edible... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Commodities Iron ore, steel prices largely fall HANOI: Prices of iron ore and steel products in China declined on Thursday, pressured by weaker steel demand as... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 124,432 tonnes of cargo comprising 67,802 tonnes of import cargo and 56,630... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a two-day winning streak to close lower on Thursday amid demand... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR21.717... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Commodities Gold prices rise BENGALURU: Gold prices climbed 1% on Thursday after fresh data from the Labour Department indicated that the number... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Commodities Copper retreats on rate cut uncertainty LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday on a potential delay in US interest rate cuts ahead of key inflation ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (May 09, 2024)... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Cotton & Textile Lacklustre business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market remained bearish on Thursday, with low trading volume. According to Cotton Analyst... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Commodities Asia rice: Rates rise in top hubs BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI/BANGLADESH: Top rice exporters saw rates climb this week due to an uptick in demand,... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
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 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (May 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (May 09, 2024).... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (May 09, 2024)... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (May 09, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
SBP’s reserves up $1.114bn to $9.120bn KARACHI: The total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $1.114... Updated 10 May, 2024 08:58am
Uzbek FM calls on Zardari ‘Need to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors’ ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that there is a need to further enhance bilateral cooperation with... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Taxes Tajir Dost Scheme: First phase limited to only registration: FBR PESHAWAR: Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar, Zafar Iqbal Khan has said that the... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Stabilisation of economy: Briefs chief economist, UK HC about efforts ISLAMABAD: Chief Economist and Director for Economics and Evaluation Directorate in the Foreign, Commonwealth and... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Industry ‘Water cheapest source of power generation, lifeline of agri sector’ LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashif Anwar has said that water has a direct link... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
IMF to support CCP’s capacity building: Ruiz ISLAMABAD: Esther Pérez Ruiz, the IMF Resident Representative in Pakistan, visited the Competition Commission of... Updated 10 May, 2024 04:53am
Companies IMC CEO receives ICAP’s award KARACHI: Chief Executive, Indus Motor Company (IMC) Ali Asghar Jamali has been honored with the Business Leaders... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Money & Banking Dollar weaker against most currencies, pound recovers NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against most currencies on Monday after economic data showed more signs of softening ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends flat MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed little changed on Thursday, tracking muted price action in most of its Asian peers... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Money & Banking Asian FX muted on firm dollar BENGALURU: Asian currencies were largely muted on a firmer dollar and most regional stocks slipped as investors... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am