Turkey says helicopter carrying Raisi did not emit any signal ANKARA: The helicopter that crashed while carrying Iran’s president and foreign minister on Sunday did not have ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Law minister accuses judiciary of ‘overstepping’ its mandate ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Monday addressed a growing rift between governmental institutions,... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:23am
Kosovo shuts Serbian bank branches in troubled north PRISTINA: Kosovar police said they had closed on Monday six branches of a Serbian bank in the country’s troubled... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Turkish firms invited to expand investment portfolio ISLAMABAD: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, called on Prime Minister ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
PPDA for combating smuggling of Iranian petrol KARACHI: The petroleum dealers have said that urgent actions needed to combat petroleum product smuggling in... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Sui companies: Ogra determines estimated revenue requirements for FY2024-25 ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) determined the revenue requirements of Sui companies for... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Attacks on Pakistani students: Kyrgyz FM told to hold accountable responsible ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with his Kyrgyz counterpart Foreign Minister... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
KP govt seeks live broadcast of NAB law amendments case ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has requested the Supreme Court for live streaming of proceedings... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
3 vacant seats at SC: JCP to consider names of 9 judges from LHC, SHC on June 7 ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is to consider the names of nine judges from the Lahore High... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Industry Business Facilitation Centre issues 50 NOCs in 3 days FAISALABAD: The Business Facilitation Center established in Commissioner Complex Faisalabad became the number one in... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
MENA Bader Ali Habib highlights Dubai’s comprehensive approach at ATM 2024 DUBAI: Dubai’s status as a premier global tourism destination is on a steady rise, backed by record-breaking... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival CANNES: A Donald Trump biopic looked set to trigger huge controversy in Cannes on Monday as the world-famous film... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Death of Raisi could stir race for Khamenei succession? DUBAI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash upsets the plans of hardliners who wanted him... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Europe Assange wins bid to appeal US extradition ruling LONDON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Monday won a bid to appeal against a UK court ruling that approved his... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
South Asia Indians vote early in fifth phase of polls to avoid blistering heat MUMBAI/BHUBANESWAR: Indians voted on Monday in the fifth phase of mammoth general elections, with film actors and... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Middle East Saudia Group in ‘landmark’ deal for 105 Airbus planes RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Saudia Group will buy 105 Airbus planes, the company said on Monday, hailing it as the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Europe Strikes kill 11 in Ukraine region under Russian offensive KYIV: Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region on Sunday killed at least 11 people, said authorities in the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Sharp drop in smoking tobacco confirmed: CRD survey ISLAMABAD: A latest survey by Islamabad’s Centre for Research and Dialogue (CRD) confirmed a significant 18 ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Budget 2024-25: PBC for documenting economy as per Indian model ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has strongly proposed Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to implement... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Poultry cartelization case: CCP conducts hearing ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) conducted a hearing in the poultry cartelization case,... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 20, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 21, 2024)... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (May 20, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 20, 2024).... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (May 20, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Appointment of judges: LHC summons CM on 24th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday asked the Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Maryam Nawaz to appear before the court... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Punjab PA passes Defamation Bill 2024 amid opposition protest LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday passed the Defamation Bill 2024 in Punjab Assembly while rejecting all the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Senate session: Three presidential ordinances to be tabled ISLAMABAD: The federal government is scheduled to lay before the Senate the three presidential ordinances that were... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Dar reaches Astana for CFMs meeting ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached Astana, Kazakhstan to lead the Pakistani... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Ordinary Pakistanis are not citizens It has been an eventful week, with more than its just share of tragedies. While the genocidal Israeli war on the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
IMF projections for FY2024-25 The IMF Staff Report on the Second and Final Review under the Stand-by Arrangement was released on the 10th of May... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
KP govt sends special flight to Bishkek to evacuate citizens ISLAMABAD: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government on Monday sent a special flight to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to safely... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Zardari expresses sorrow over death of Iranian president ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the tragic death of the President... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Poet’s disappearance case: IHC summons Defence, Interior secretaries today ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) summoned the secretary Defence and the secretary Interior to appear before... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
NA-148: PTI terms by-poll ‘a continuation of public mandate theft’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday termed NA-148 (Multan) by-elections as a continuation of the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
PM forms body on Digital Media Authority ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a special... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘A non-Muslim can come up with a wise proverb’ “Gautama Buddha is credited with a wise saying, do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
IK, Qureshi acquitted in two cases ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, PTI vice... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Sindh Assembly mourns Raisi’s death KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday mourned the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
PM visits Iran embassy to offer condolence ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday visited the Iran embassy and expressed his condolences to the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Govt to start registration for ‘Kissan Card’ from June 1 LAHORE: The Punjab government will start registration of farmers under the “Kissan Card” scheme from June 01,... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
CM expresses grief over martyrdom of Iranian President LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
BOP and LGISE unite for special education empowerment LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) remains dedicated to empowering communities and promoting inclusivity in Pakistan.... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Farmers to launch protests in 30 districts today LAHORE: Farmers will hold demonstrations in 30 districts across the country, including Lahore, Karachi, Quetta,... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Health authorities ready to deal with heat stroke cases LAHORE: With rise in temperature, health department has issued alert to health authorities to deal with cases of ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Court grants bail to Sardar Tanveer Ilyas ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday granted bail to Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
DRAP issues recall alert for syrup ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for a drug product;... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Higher education in France: Efforts on to increase number of Pakistani students: envoy KARACHI: The French government is making concerted efforts to significantly increase the number of Pakistani ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Stocks Stocks snap high run KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday closed in negative zone due to selling pressure as the investors opted to... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Letters Xi embraces Putin in defiance of the West Recently, Chinese President Xi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with great fanfare to deepen their... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Bridging the gap between education, employment, and entrepreneurship Some institutions are referred to as ‘greats’ in the world of higher education and professional desires. Among these... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Energy Reconstitution of Discos’ boards: CCoSOEs approves Power Division’s proposal ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) has approved the Power Division’s proposal for... Updated 21 May, 2024 10:11am
Stocks Nasdaq hits record high on chip boost as Nvidia results in focus NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed to a record high on Monday, boosted by chipmakers, with much anticipated... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Stocks European shares eke out gains amid interest rate uncertainty PARIS: European shares ended marginally higher on Monday, with defence stocks in the lead, but gains remained in... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Stocks China stocks close higher, lifted by high-flying gold shares SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong shares finished higher on Monday, on the back of gold and non-ferrous metal... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Stocks Nikkei retakes 39,000 level for first time since mid-April TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday, hitting 39,000 points for the first time in a month, as higher... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Energy Govt decision to reduce POL products’ prices lauded KARACHI: Khalid Tawab Regional Chairman United Business Group (UBG) extends his heartfelt appreciation to the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Energy Oil prices steady NEW YORK: Oil prices were stable on Monday as the market awaited further clues on the likely path of US interest... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 178,143 tonnes of cargo comprising 137,260 tonnes of import cargo and 40,883... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Energy US natural gas prices on lower output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a fresh 16-week high on Monday on a decline in output and as... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Cotton & Textile Slow business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market remained bearish on Monday and trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (May 20, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (May 20, 2024).... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (May 20, 2024)... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (May 20, 2024). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
CPPA-G seeks adjustment in Discos’ tariffs for April ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought positive adjustment of Rs 3.50 per... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:22am
PM directs MoF to clear all DLTL claims ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to liquidate verified exporters... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:25am
Federal Budget on June 7th ISLAMABAD: The federal government will present the budget for the next financial year 2024-25 in the National... Updated 21 May, 2024 10:58am
IMF projects FY25 defence budget at Rs2.152trn IMF estimates allocation as 1.72 percent of Gross Domestic Product Updated 21 May, 2024 10:14am
Israeli official denies involvement in crash: Iranian President Raisi killed in helicopter crash DUBAI: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hardliner seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali... Updated 21 May, 2024 08:59am
Turkiye agrees to enhance cooperation in multiple areas ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye on Monday agreed to further enhance cooperation in multiple areas by setting a new... Updated 21 May, 2024 08:59am
FY23-27: Nepra clears ‘PAP’ submitted by Discos ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved combined Power Acquisition Programme... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:22am
July-April: mobile phones worth $1.462bn imported ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $1.462 billion during the first 10 months (July-April) of the... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:02am
Belgian envoy visits KCCI: ‘Pakistan will have to apply for new regulation under GSP Plus’ KARACHI: Ambassador of Belgium Charles Delogne has said that although EU’s GSP Plus for Pakistan has been extended... Updated 21 May, 2024 10:08am
FY2024-28: KE secures Nepra’s approval for ‘PAP’ ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has secured approval from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for its... Updated 21 May, 2024 09:04am
Commodities Gold prices jump KARACHI: The local gold market saw a big leap on Monday as the world bullion value touched a fresh record high,... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
One state two rules EDITORIAL: Finally, after unending uproar from business and industry, the government is in no mood to extend tax and... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Informal economy EDITORIAL: The size of Pakistan’s informal sector has been a cause for much consternation for our policymakers as... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
China Pakistan Economic Corridor project: 2nd phase will begin soon: Chinese CG LAHORE: Chinese Consul General HE Zhao Shiren has said that the second phase of the China-Pakistan Corridor project... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
SOEs reforms, DMO, EAW: FD decides to hire experts ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has decided to hire a technical adviser on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) as well as... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Active Privatisation List: PM directs ministries to resolve issues facing SOEs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all ministries to expeditiously resolve, on priority, issues... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Impactful economic policy, decision-making require accurate, timely data: WB ISLAMABAD: While the November release of quarterly national accounts represents an important step forward for... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Monday (May 20, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Commodities China’s imports of Australian coal rise to nearly 4-year high BEIJING: China’s imports of Australian coal in April rose to the highest level since July 2020, Reuters records ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise on supply concerns SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose more than 2% on Monday amid higher oil prices and supply concerns. The Osaka... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.112... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Commodities Iron ore climbs on prospects of improved property demand Beijing: Iron ore futures rose to their highest level in three months on Monday, as traders welcomed China’s ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Commodities Gold hits record peak, silver jumps BENGALURU; Gold prices hit an all-time high on Monday, as a slowing US inflation trend boosted expectations the... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Commodities Copper surges to record highs LONDON: Copper surged to record highs on Monday as a recent rally triggered by short covering created momentum for... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (May 20, 2024)... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Commodities Argentina soy farmers wait on rising prices to sell rain PERGAMINO, (Argentina): In the fields of Pergamino in Argentina’s grain heartland, farmer Adrian Farroni is ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Commodities Chicago wheat prices bounce back SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat prices bounced back on Monday, with the market climbing more than 1% as worries over... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Mari Gas Field: Fertilizer industry enjoys govt support ISLAMABAD: The country’s fertilizer industry has government support for allocation and utilization of Mari Gas Field... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Gillani for consolidating bilateral ties with Malaysia ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has called for further consolidating bilateral ties with... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Improvements in economic landscape: Aurangzeb briefs Italian envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Marilina Armellin called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Industry Govt urged to revisit agreements with IPPs LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Monday ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Money & Banking 5 countries in APAC: Systems Ltd signs agreement to licence and develop Temenos country model banks LAHORE: Systems Limited, an award-winning partner of Temenos and global technology leader, has signed an agreement ... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Taxes Tax evaders: Sindh govt to establish ‘rapid response force’in Excise Department KARACHI: Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am
Money & Banking Yuan eases against dollar SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased slightly against the dollar on Monday, as investors studied Beijing’s latest... Published 21 May, 2024 03:39am