Iranians pay last respects to president TEHRAN: Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered Tuesday to mourn president Ebrahim Raisi and seven members of his... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
UN plans new routes for halted Gaza aid deliveries from US-built pier NEW YORK: The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built pier in Gaza, a spokesperson... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan to face England today in ICC T20I World Cup LAHORE: The Pakistan men’s cricket team will take on England in the first of the four-match T20I series at... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
20 food officers suspended LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin on Tuesday suspended 20 officers from their services on charges of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
19pc teens, 46pc adults suffer from hypertension: experts KARACHI: Around 18 percent of Pakistani teenagers aged 15 years and above are suffering from high blood pressure due... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Sindh PA assails relentless power load-shedding across province KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday lashed out at the K-Electric and other power supplying companies for long... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Sindh announces summer vacation for schools KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced summer vacations for all public and private educational institutions... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
‘Umro Ayyar’ promotional ceremony receives tremendous reception at NUST ISLAMABAD: The star-studded promotional ceremony for the highly anticipated Pakistani film ‘Umro Ayyar – A New... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Sindh: SIFC decides to upgrade tourist sites on PPP mode basis KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a meeting of the Special Investment Facilitation... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Farmers demand govt start wheat procurement LAHORE: Farmers while demonstrating in different cities, on the call of the Kissan Rabita Committee, demanded... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
CM inaugurates LDA Avenue-1 Central Park LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated LDA Avenue-1 Central Park, covering an area... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Water levels in Mangla, Tarbela dams better as compared to last year LAHORE: Availability of water in both Mangla and Tarbela dams is far better than the last year, requiring immediate... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Dissatisfied with Faizabad dharna probe cabinet decides to set up special panel ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has expressed dissatisfaction over the investigation of the inquiry commission on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Baloch missing students: Nothing against agencies, only against those who are operating ‘extra-judicially’: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) made it clear that nothing is against the agencies and only against those... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
PTI will stand by judiciary and law: Raoof ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday came down hard on “mandate thieves and their handlers” for... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Opposition in Senate protests against attack on PTI spokesperson ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the Upper House of the Parliament Tuesday protested over “shameful” attack on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Diplomatic passport case: FIA granted remand of former AJK PM ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday granted Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) three-day physical remand of former... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Gilani visits Iran embassy to offer condolence ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani visited the Embassy of Iran on Tuesday to offer condolences over... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Money & Banking US dollar dips vs yen NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped against the yen on Tuesday in a choppy session, after Federal Reserve Governor... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends slightly higher MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed marginally stronger on Tuesday despite weakness in most Asian currencies, with... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Philippine peso drops to over 1-1/2-year low BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies and equities retreated on Tuesday as recent comments from US Federal... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Pakistan Railways reduces train fares ISLAMABAD: Following a reduction in high-speed diesel (HSD) price, the Ministry of Pakistan Railways (PR) has... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
MENA Pakistan’s IT cos like incorporating in Dubai: ease of payments is just one of many reasons Dubai’s appeal as the preferred destination for Pakistan’s software companies has a lot to do with the streamlined... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:31am
JAC decides to challenge Punjab Defamation Bill 2024 KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) has rejected the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024, labelling it a draconian ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Money & Banking Online biller onboarding: BoK partners with 1Link and Kuickpay PESHAWAR: Bank of Khyber (BoK) announced a tripartite arrangement with 1Link and Kuickpay for simplifying bulk... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Illicit trade of cigarettes accounted for 23.1pc of total trade: WHO study ISLAMABAD: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has contradicted claims by multinational tobacco companies regarding... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 21, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 22, 2024)... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Two more underpasses to be built in Capital: minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said that two more underpasses will be constructed in the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
SSGC removes 2,840 illegal gas connections KARACHI: SSGC tightened its grip on the gas theft miscreants by cracking down on more than 2,840 illegal gas... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
SC moved against PTI leaders for scandalising judiciary ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to summon and prosecute Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders, Shoaib... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
SAARC SG pays courtesy call on PM ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Golam Sarwar, secretary general South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), who is... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Rise in daytime temperatures predicted KARACHI: As the heatwave seared the country on Tuesday, the Met Office again warned the public about rise in daytime... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Punjab to start Emergency Rescue 1122 service on motorways by Dec LAHORE: The Punjab government will launch the Emergency Rescue 1122 service on motorways in December this year and... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
PPP delegates visit Iranian Consulate for condolence LAHORE: General Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab, Syed Hassan Murtaza, along with a delegation of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Police register 4,063 cases against drug mafia LAHORE: The Lahore police have registered 4,063 cases and arrested 4,192 suspects in a massive crackdown against the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
PM leaves for Iran today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Iran today (Wednesday) to attend the funeral prayers of late... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
NDMA issues GLOF alert for KPK and G-B regions ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Tuesday, issued a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Moot discusses how new technologies, AI are shaping modern life KARACHI: New World Concepts organised a conference on “New Age Innovations: AI Tools and Mindscience for Customer... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
LHC issues notices on PTI-backed candidate’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices on a petition of a PTI backed independent candidate Rao Omar... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
LHC grants post-arrest bail to Elahi LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted post-arrest bail to PTI President Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in a case ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Lahore rehabilitation plan being prepared: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that a comprehensive programme for the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
IT Ministry finalising Personal Data Protection Bill ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications is finalising the Personal Data Protection... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Importance of SAARC for region highlighted ISLAMABAD: The India Study Centre at the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) organised a Roundtable... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Tyrian case: IHC turns down petition seeking IK’s disqualification ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, turned down a petition seeking disqualification of Pakistan... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
FAPUASA condemns Israel's barbarism against Palestinians LAHORE: The first meeting of the newly elected Executive Council of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Dr Raghib Naeemi made Chairman IIC LAHORE: The federal government has appointed Allama Dr.Raghib Hussain Naeemi as the Chairman of the Islamic... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Dedicated units set up to deal with crimes by using IT, AI: DIG FAISALABAD: City police have established a number of dedicated units to deal with the specialised crimes by... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Dar meets Lavrov ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar Tuesday met his Russian counterpart... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Court confirms bail of PTI’s Gohar, other leaders ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, confirmed the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
CM orders severe punish to rape accused LAHORE: Taking notice of alleged rape of a six-year-old girl in Faisalabad, the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Catering van catches fire at JIAP KARACHI: A catering van caught fire at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport on Tuesday, no damage was reported.... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Save Gaza Rally: Case registered against driver for running over protestors ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) leader Mushtaq Ahmed on Tuesday said that the police have registered the first... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Australian educator visits Alhamra LAHORE: Australian educator Mrs Hacer Demirkan visited Alhamra and had a meeting with Executive Director Alhamra ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
ML-1 Railway Project: Ahsan for priority to commencing bidding process ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the priority of... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Rates PSX posts modest gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
World Cultural Diversity Day observed at BECS schools ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) on Tuesday observed World Cultural... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Properties of Pakistanis in Dubai In 2019 when I was the Chairman of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) I asked my Director General International Taxation... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
From IMF to IT Digital revolution. E-commerce. On line expansion. Artificial intelligence. This is what the world has been talking... Updated 22 May, 2024 06:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz Sharif needs companionship “The Greedy for Portfolios Samdhi (GPS) is in Kazakhstan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Stocks Wall St range-bound on Fed policy caution NEW YORK: The main US indexes oscillated within a tight range on Tuesday as investors grew cautious ahead of AI chip... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 ends lower as rate uncertainty prevails PARIS: European stocks closed slightly lower on Tuesday, their third out of four sessions in the red, as caution... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Stocks Cyclical shares drag China stocks lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Tuesday, led by cyclical shares, as Beijing’s measures to lift the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Stocks Most Gulf markets dip as oil prices tumble DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday as oil prices fell on expectations that lingering US... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Energy US natgas prices ease on signs of rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Tuesday on signs producers were no longer cutting output and... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Energy Oil down by 1pc on US inflation HOUSTON: Oil prices declined by more than 1% on Tuesday with lingering US inflation poised to keep interest rates... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 74,269 tonnes of cargo comprising 39,164 tonnes of import cargo and 35,105 tonnes... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Letters The late Iranian President Raisi Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei will perform the ritual Salat al-Mayyit (prayer for ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Cotton production: India moves forward, Pakistan falls behind Currently, Pakistan is facing economic challenges. Although the present government is implementing positive measures... Updated 22 May, 2024 06:19am
Energy Managing demand, supply dynamics: Ogra directs ministry to devise more effective strategy in relation to imported RLNG ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has directed the Ministry of Energy to devise a more ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
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 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (May 21, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (May 21, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (May 21, 2024).... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 21, 2024).... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (May 21, 2024)... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (May 21, 2024). ======================================= Offset ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (May 21, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Federal Budget: PM pledges more facilities for investors Chairs first meeting of Economic Advisory Council Updated 22 May, 2024 09:29am
CCP approves product supply agreement between Aramco, GO Petroleum ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted a time-bound exemption on the relevant clauses ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Sell-off plan approvals: New independent directors appointed for 9 Discos ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed new independent directors for nine power Distribution Companies... Updated 22 May, 2024 12:01pm
Aurangzeb tells PRBC team: FBR digitalisation to broaden tax net ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Tuesday informed Pakistan Retail Business Council (PRBC) that... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:27am
Dar visits Bishkek hospital ISLAMABAD: Immediately after arrival in Kyrgyzstan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:52am
Railways writes to PD: ‘LESCO, SEPCO are involved in over/bogus billing’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has accused Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) and Sukkur Electric Supply Company... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:17am
Ideal trade, transit hub: Dar highlights significance of Pakistan’s geo-strategic location ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that Pakistan’s geo-strategic location... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:11am
Rs84bn payments to PSO: SNGPL sends SOS to PD ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has sent an SOS to Petroleum Division for intervention for... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:51am
FMs from Iran’s partners hold minute’s silence ASTANA, (Kazakhstan): Foreign ministers and diplomats from around a dozen of Iran’s political and economic partners... Updated 22 May, 2024 08:51am
Pemra bans airing material about ‘ongoing court cases’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Tuesday refrained news channels from airing... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:12am
PTI spokesperson injured in attack ISLAMABAD: The outspoken central information secretary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Raoof Hasan was attacked on... Updated 22 May, 2024 09:20am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: The local gold market on Tuesday lost its momentum on the falling world bullion value, which is now ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Digital transformation: Mashreq Pakistan selects PTCL KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Mashreq Pakistan, a part of Mashreq which is the... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Planned pharma industrial zone in Lahore: CM pledges facilities and concessions LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Tuesday that they are trying to establish natural business... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Commodities ‘Lower wheat crop prices exacerbate existing challenges’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s agricultural sector is facing a severe crisis as plummeting wheat crop prices exacerbate... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
EAC composition: a step in the right direction EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a seven-member Economic Advisory Council (EAC) under his... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Ebrahim Raisi: a political heavyweight EDITORIAL: Iran is observing five-day mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Commodities Arabica coffee prices climb while raw sugar loses ground LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE rose on Tuesday, boosted partly by quality concerns and shipment delays in top... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Commodities Gold prices cool near record peak NEW YORK: Gold prices cooled near a record peak hit in the previous session on Tuesday as the dollar held ground, ... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Commodities Aluminium hits highest in almost 2 years on supply concerns LONDON: Aluminium prices hit the highest level in almost two-years on Tuesday and were heading for the biggest daily... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Commodities Japan rubber futures fall on weaker oil prices SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed lower on Tuesday, tracking a drop in oil prices, although a weaker yen and... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am