CDA chief reviews development works ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Chaudhary Muhammad Ali Randhawa, conducted a... Published 24 May, 2024 07:16am
Industry Setting up of ‘Sindh Industrial Development Corporation’: idea mooted KARACHI: Economist Qaiser Bengali has proposed the idea of establishing a Sindh Industrial Development Corporation,... Published 24 May, 2024 07:15am
Energy Budget: FCCI expects power tariff relief FAISALABAD: Despite daunting economic challenges, Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is making serious... Published 24 May, 2024 07:12am
Energy Wapda discusses financing opportunities with ADB for its projects LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) discussed financing opportunities in Wapda projects with Asian... Published 24 May, 2024 07:10am
‘International Day to End Fistula’ observed LAHORE: The world is observing the International Day to End Fistula on May 23, when millions of women are compelled... Published 24 May, 2024 07:09am
Industry CBD generates Rs6.55bn thru third auction LAHORE: Central Business District (CBD) Punjab recently concluded its third auction of commercial plots, generating... Published 24 May, 2024 07:05am
JI describes Punjab Defamation Bill as ‘draconian law’ LAHORE: The Jamaat-e-Islami has vehemently rejected the Punjab Defamation Bill 2024, denouncing it as a draconian... Published 24 May, 2024 07:02am
‘Every aspect of public welfare is my priority’: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that IT courses are being conducted in TEVTA for... Published 24 May, 2024 07:01am
Punjab PA Speaker meets Margaret Cook-led team LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met with the delegation headed by Margaret Cook, Team Leader of the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
FBR chief inaugurates new building of RTO in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Chairman FBR, Malik Amjed Zubair Tiwana inaugurated the new building of Regional Tax Office, Islamabad on... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Turkiye committed to boosting bilateral trade to $5bn in 3 years: envoy KARACHI: Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci said on Thursday that Turkiye was committed with Pakistan ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
‘Sustainable measures taken to boost investment in 3 months’ LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that sustainable measures have been taken to boost... Published 24 May, 2024 06:57am
Energy Ogra holds seminar on consumer safety ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) organised a seminar on consumer and operational safety at... Published 24 May, 2024 06:41am
Industry Budget FY25: IMC demands govt support local auto industry ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Indus Motor Company (IMC) Ali Asghar Jamali has said that the local auto industry is in... Published 24 May, 2024 06:40am
Meezan Bank, IBA-CEIF hold graduation ceremony for ‘Meezan Justuju’ programme KARACHI: The graduation ceremony for the flagship Islamic Finance Talent development programme – Meezan Justuju,... Published 24 May, 2024 06:38am
Cotton Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (May 23, 2024) Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Russian deputy chief of General Staff arrested in military corruption probe MOSCOW: The deputy head of the Russian army’s General Staff has been accused of taking bribes and arrested,... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Russia passes decree to allow seizure of US assets MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a decree allowing the confiscation of assets inside... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Africa Eleven killed in Tanzania sugar factory accident DAR ES SALAAM: Eleven people including three foreigners were killed in an accident on Thursday at a major sugar... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Nasdaq jumps on Nvidia results cheer NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq climbed on Thursday as investors cheered AI chip leader Nvidia’s blowout revenue... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 ends flat as rate worries offset AI cheer PARIS: European stocks closed flat on Thursday as signs of improving economic activity prompted investors to scale... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Stocks China stocks fall on global rate worries SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks closed down on Thursday, tracking regional markets lower as investors digested... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Financials power India’s Nifty, Sensex to record closing highs BENGALURU: India’s blue-chip indexes notched all-time closing highs on Thursday, powered by gains in financial... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Nikkei hits closing high as Nvidia earnings boost tech TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday to finish at more than a one-month closing high as technology... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Grains Chicago wheat pauses after rally PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat consolidated on Thursday following a 10-month peak a day earlier as traders assessed... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Energy US natural gas prices up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a four-month high on Thursday on expectations utilities ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 124,160 tonnes of cargo comprising 71,144 tonnes of import cargo and 53,016... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Grains Asia rice: Buyers favour cheaper Indian variety BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI/BANGLADESH: India’s rice export prices edged higher this week as buyers opted for... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Cotton & Textile About 200 bales of cotton sold at Rs 20,400 per maund LAHORE: The arrival of cotton of new season 2024-25 has started as 200 bales of cotton from Hyderabad factory were... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Energy Oil falls for fourth straight session, US demand in focus NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday for the fourth session in a row, as the prospect of higher-for-longer US... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 23, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (May 24, 2024)... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
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 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (May 23, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (May 23, 2024).... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (May 23, 2024).... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (May 23, 2024)... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (May 23, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (May 23, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Dollar cuts loss vs euro NEW YORK: The dollar pared losses against the euro after data showed US business activity accelerated to the highest... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking China’s yuan weakens SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped on Thursday to hover near a three-week low, as the dollar firmed following hawkish... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Asian currencies slip after hawkish Fed minutes BENGALURU: Emerging Asian stock markets rose on Thursday, with Taiwan hitting a record high, while most currencies ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rise MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday due to weakness in the Malaysian ringgit and expectations of... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures extend gains on weaker yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures extended gains for a second session on Thursday amid a weaker yen, while... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR19.965... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Gold slips on hawkish Fed minutes BENGALURU: Gold prices declined to a one-week low on Thursday, extending their fall for a third consecutive session... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Copper reverses losses on technical support LONDON: Copper climbed on Thursday, recovering from early losses on fund buying after prices failed to break below... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (May 22, 2024)... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Iron ore easier BEIJING: Iron ore futures declined on Thursday, tracking a weaker base and precious metals market as a stronger US... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Industry Tobacco industry aims to hook new generation on vapes, WHO says LONDON: Tobacco companies still actively target young people via social media, sports and music festivals and new,... Published 24 May, 2024 06:27am
Minister accepts dearth of doctors in govt hospitals KARACHI: Higher salaries at private hospitals hinder expert doctors from joining the public healthcare sector, Sindh... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Pemra notification: LHC to proceed plea today LAHORE: Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh of the Lahore High Court would proceed on Friday (today) with a petition of a bar... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Govt wants private sector investment in infrastructure financing: Iqbal ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the... Updated 24 May, 2024 07:24am
FIA asks IHC to remand cipher case back to trial court if trial was not fair ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) prosecutor asked the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to remand back the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Famous vloggers should be invited to visit historical places: Minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that to introduce valuable cultural heritage to ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Budget 2024-25: Extra taxation will be avoided, FBR assures juice industry ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured the formal packaged juice industry that the government... Updated 24 May, 2024 07:45pm
Companies Engro Fertilisers bags IFA Green Leaf award KARACHI: Engro Fertilisers has been recognised as the winner of the prestigious International Fertilisers ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Customs seize smuggled parachute fabric KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi on Thursday seized over 70 tons of assorted foreign-origin... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
COAS discusses matters of mutual interest with top German defence leadership RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, NI(M) is on an official visit to the Federal Republic of... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Industry Cellular teledensity in country decreases ISLAMABAD: Cellular teledensity, the number of connections for every hundred individuals in the country, has... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
BISP chief visits payment campsite near Pak-China Centre ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid visited BISP payment campsite near... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Minister directs NADRA to frame comprehensive national registration policy ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday issued directives to the National Database and Registration... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
There’s significant decline in Karachi crime rate: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Sindh Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Taxes High tobacco taxes strengthen illegal market: study ISLAMABAD: The government’s dramatic increase in cigarette taxes has unexpectedly catalyzed a booming illegal... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Industries, CNG stations: SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Money & Banking NBP joins hands with TouchPoint to build strong partnership KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and TouchPoint, a leading provider of self-service solutions, have... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Upper Sindh: temperatures soar to 50 degrees Celsius KARACHI: The soaring temperatures on Thursday hit parts of upper Sindh with the season’s record high to 50 ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Huawei team meets Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by Huawei Pakistan’s... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Judge, civil servant: Bill submitted to bar dual nationality holders ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) lawmaker Noor Alam Khan on Thursday submitted a bill to the NA... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Ban on live coverage: PAS, IHCJA move IHC against Pemra’s notification ISLAMABAD: The Press Association of Supreme Court (PAS) and the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association (IHCJA)... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Bishkek: First flight carrying 205 students of Sindh arrives KARACHI: The first flight of the PIA from Kyrgyzstan with 205 students of Sindh on board landed at Karachi airport ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Aleem rues low volume of trade with Kuwait ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Investment Board, Privatisation and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan has said that ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Clerics term Iddat case ‘politically motivated case’ ISLAMABAD: Religious scholars belonging to different schools of thought, in a video message issued to media, here on... Published 24 May, 2024 06:25am
Deceptive marketing practices: CAT to uphold Rs5m penalty imposed by CCP on firm ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) decided to uphold Rs 5 million penalty imposed by CCP on Irshad... Published 24 May, 2024 06:24am
UAE-Pakistan Tech Collaboration’s Round Table Session at Abu Dhabi: IT sector top priority of present govt: IT Minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that Pakistan today is the... Published 24 May, 2024 06:21am
Islamabad Capital Territory: Ministry urges PD to continue power supply to schools, colleges ISLAMABAD: Against the backdrop of prevalent heatwave, Federal Education Ministry has expressed “grave concern”... Published 24 May, 2024 06:14am
Cattle Market for Eid-ul-Azha: Over 30,000 sacrificial animals arrive KARACHI: More than 30,000 sacrificial animals from different parts of the country have arrived in Karachi’s ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:11am
Justice for Palestinians EDITORIAL: In a momentous decision, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s) chief prosecutor Karim Khan on ... Published 24 May, 2024 06:07am
Our Constitution: A sacred document Confusion prevails over the definition of state (Riasat). Perhaps Pakistan is the only country in the world that was... Published 24 May, 2024 05:58am
Letters Questioning the Customs Rules The business community has raised a serious objection on SRO 450(1)/2001 Customs Rules, 2001 sub rule 664(q) which,... Published 24 May, 2024 05:54am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Raoof Hassan has done a Third Wife’ “It’s not as if I don’t have much sympathy for Raoof Hassan after his attack.” “He suffered, I wouldn’t... Published 24 May, 2024 05:49am
Reducing public sector footprint in cash crops EDITORIAL: Wheat procurement, or the lack thereof, has recently become a significant political and economic issue,... Published 24 May, 2024 05:48am
Rates Fresh buying lifts index KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on ... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Iddat case: Court reserves verdict on appeals of IK, Bibi ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday reserved its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
NDMA warns of serious heatwave consequences ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NMDA), Thursday, while urging the people to avoid unnecessary... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Extreme heat is closing schools, hurting businesses LAHORE: Half of Pakistan’s pupils will be shut out of schools for a week as the nation takes crisis measures to... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Industry MoI&P suspends Engineering Development Board’s CEO ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has suspended Engineering Development Board (EDB)... Updated 24 May, 2024 10:14am
Simplifying enrolment of NBFCs: SECP introduces Self-Assessment Declaration Form ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Thursday introduced a Self-Assessment... Updated 24 May, 2024 09:19am
Increase in volume base: PSMCL suggests certain policy interventions ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by a delegation of... Updated 24 May, 2024 08:48am
Heads of Iran-allied groups meet in Tehran TEHRAN: Leaders of the Iran-led, “axis of resistance”, including Hamas’s Ismail Haniyeh, discussed the war in... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Reliance, Disney seek India antitrust nod with cricket rights assurance NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries and Walt Disney have sought antitrust clearance for their $8.5 billion India media... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
11,252 SIM cards of non-filers blocked so far ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far blocked 11,252 SIMs of non-filers of income tax returns.... Updated 24 May, 2024 09:17am
Working group reviews reforms in health insurance scheme LAHORE: The third meeting of the sub-committee of the working group of health insurance which met with the ... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
US, Sindh govt launch $9m anti-TB drive KARACHI: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and Sindh Minister for Health and Population Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Energy SSGC removes 965 illegal gas connections KARACHI: SSGC’s theft control teams continued to show zero tolerance towards gas thieves by cracking down on... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Indian naval presence in Indian Ocean: Speakers warn against dangerous posturing posed to regional peace ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Thursday warned against the dangerous posturing posed to regional peace and... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
Shoaib Shaheen granted pre-arrest bail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday granted pre-arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shoaib Shaheen... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
SHC orders DC Malir to take custody of cattle market near Thado Dam KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered the Deputy Commissioner Malir to take custody of the illegal... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am
PTI blasts govt for not inviting Gandapur to SIFC meeting ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday blasted the federal government for not inviting Chief Minister... Published 24 May, 2024 05:35am