ICC T20I World Cup-2024: Babar says optimistic about team’s prospects LAHORE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam, while showing excitement for the ICC T20I World Cup-2024, has expressed the ... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
From Inspiration to Action: AICS Delivers Real Change The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) Islamabad office remains at the forefront for the... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
ITALY REPUBLIC DAY 2024: Message from Aarij Iqbal, President, Italian Development Committee-IDC I send the Italian people my best greetings as they celebrate their 78th Republic Day on behalf of the Italian... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
ITALY REPUBLIC DAY 2024: Message from Salvatore Parano, Italian Trade Commissioner for Pakistan It is with great pride that I extend my greetings to the readers of this special supplement, celebrating the Italian... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
ITALY REPUBLIC DAY 2024: Message from Danilo Giurdanella, Consul General of Italy in Karachi It is an honor for me to address the esteemed readers again on the fourth National Day of the Italian Republic. I... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
ITALY REPUBLIC DAY 2024, Festa della Repubblica: Message from H.E. MS. Marilina Armellin Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Today, June 2nd, Italy celebrates the 78th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic. After my arrival in... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Plane carrying Sindh governor makes emergency landing KARACHI: A plane carrying Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori and his family made an emergency landing at Karachi’s... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Oxford Pakistan Programme scholarships open for Baloch students LONDON: Oxford Pakistan Programme scholarships are open for students from Balochistan, the first initiative of its... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Hyderabad gas blast death toll rises to 10 HYDERABAD: The death toll from a blast at a liquid petroleum gas cylinder filling shop in Hyderabad’s Preetabad... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
KUJ Dastoor polls: Democrats Panel wins majority of seats KARACHI: The Democrats Panel has emerged victorious in the Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) Dastoor elections,... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Habib varsity confers degrees on 188 students KARACHI: Habib University, a liberal arts institution, conferred degrees on 188 students at the commencement... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Southern parts of Sindh likely to receive above-normal monsoon rains HYDERABAD: Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, has announced that... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Punjab EOC warns of a resurgence of polio virus LAHORE: Punjab Emergency Operations Centre has warned of polio virus resurgence as province enters polio high... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Turkish envoy hosts traditional breakfast KARACHI: Pakistan and Turkiye have deep relationship with greater understanding since the establishment of two... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
South Asia Trump says if he is jailed that could be ‘breaking point’ for Americans WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said he would accept home confinement or jail time after his historic conviction by a New... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Women lead race as Mexicans vote for new president MEXICO CITY: Mexicans started voting Sunday in a presidential election dominated by two women — a historic first ... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
South Asia Modi eyes election victory, top opponent back behind bars NEW DELHI: A top opponent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed Sunday to keep fighting “dictatorship”... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 07:04am
Europe Zelensky says China working hard to ‘prevent’ countries from attending peace summit SINGAPORE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China on Sunday of working hard to stop countries from... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (June 02, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (June 03, 2024).... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Stocks Abu Dhabi index jumps ahead of OPEC+ meeting DUBAI: Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, with the Abu Dhabi index leading gains... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Friday, dragged by losses in financial and industrial stocks. The CSE... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Stocks London stocks end higher for third month LONDON: London stocks closed higher on Friday, logging a third straight month of gains, as investors cheered an... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Goods stolen from FIA headquarters recovered RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Police have recovered goods worth millions of rupees stolen from the Federal Investigation... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
KP govt approves addicts’ rehabilitation plan PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved action plans for the rehabilitation of drug... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
FAPUASA seeks ‘adequate’ allocations for universities in budget LAHORE: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has written letters to the... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
PM congratulates first Christian woman brigadier ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Helen Mary Roberts on her promotion to the rank of... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Balochistan CM’s plane narrowly escapes accident QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti’s plane narrowly escaped an accident during the journey from... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
FIA arrests human smuggler in Karachi KARACHI: Following the arrest of the passenger at Karachi airport, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Sunday... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Keenjhar Lake: Sindh govt says has decided to start water sports project KARACHI: Sindh government announced to start water sports for the people of the province at Keenjhar Lake located... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
PM lauds Navy for carrying out successful anti-narcotics operation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has applauded Pakistan Navy for successful operation in thwarting an ... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Attock Khurd: Railway Station becomes tourist spot PESHAWAR: Attock Khurd Railway Station at the bank of Indus is emerging as attractive tourist spot. It; however,... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Governor meets Sri Lankan team, seeks better economic ties LAHORE: Led by Vidura Wickramanayaka, Minister of Buddhadasna Religious and Cultural Affairs, a Sri Lankan... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Nawaz has contradicted his own narrative: Zubair ISLAMABAD: Former Sindh Governor and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) estranged leader Muhammad Zubair has that... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Fowzia meets Aafia in US jail TEXAS: Aafia Movement spokesman Muhammad Ayub said on Sunday that finally after removal of obstructions, Dr Fowzia... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
ECP fixes June 5 for hearing of case against 40 political parties ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has fixed for hearing a case involving failure, on part of some... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
KP govt to hold mass wedding ceremony of 4,000 couples PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to arrange a collective marriage ceremony of... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
JI chief assails political parties, questions ‘silence’ on Gaza genocide KARACHI: A ‘million march’ of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter here on Sunday denounced Gaza genocide. The... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Justice Babar’s family’s data leak: IHC to conduct hearing today ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has fixed Monday (today) for hearing the contempt of court case involving... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Seminar held on harassment of women at workplace KARACHI: Centre for Guidance, Career Planning and Placement of the Sir Syed University of Engineering &... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
DC inaugurates anti-polio drive FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh inaugurated a weeklong anti-polio drive by dispensing drops ... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Indonesian CG honours prominent Pakistani businessman KARACHI: The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia, Dr June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, honored prominent Pakistani... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Healthcare audit system demanded for govt hospitals KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor said a proper healthcare audit system should be... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Mechanism sought for lending to agri varsity students KARACHI: The Sindh government has directed the Research Wing of the Agriculture Department to devise a mechanism for... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Budget: govt between a rock and a hard place Contrary to earlier reports that the budget for next fiscal year will be presented to parliament on the 7June it is... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
‘Strategic’ SOEs bereft of strategic merits “There is no such thing as a strategic SOE.” This statement by Finance Minister Aurangzeb is spot on. However,... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Letters Ceasefire plan: Biden must step up his pressure on Israel Russian RT television’s flagship programme CROSSTALK often offers something very interesting and informative,... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Invest in renewable energy The recent upsurge in circular debt (CD) accumulation coincided with the signing of “take-or-pay” contracts for... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Export-oriented sectors: MoC advocates concessional power tariff Says key industrial export sectors of Pakistan struggling to recover and gain lost share in global markets Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:35am
FBR to upgrade IT infrastructure through World Bank lending ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will modernise its IT infrastructure, set up new data centres and... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:13am
KPCL approaches Nepra to get its indexations approved ISLAMABAD: Karot Power Company Limited (KPCL) has approached National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:23am
Rates PSX remains under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on May 31, 2024 due to... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Rates Futures spread down 1123bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 1123bps to 5.22 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Maldives to ban Israelis to protest Gaza war MALÉ, (Maldives): The Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives will ban Israelis from the luxury tourist hot spot, the... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 08:59am
Chile joins S African case against Israel at top UN court VALPARAÍSO, (Chile): Chilean President Gabriel Boric said Saturday his country was joining South Africa in its case... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 08:54am
Prime Minister’s functions: PMO issues guidelines for invited foreign guests ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Office (PMO) has reportedly issued guidelines for invited foreign guests to Prime... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:33am
PM to visit China on 4th ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will leave for China on official visit on June 4. Prime Minister Shehbaz... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:15am
China lands on moon’s far side in historic sample-retrieval mission BEIJING: China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon on Sunday, overcoming a key hurdle in its... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:32am
OPEC+ extends deep oil production cuts into 2025 LONDON/DUBAI: OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to extend most of its deep oil output cuts well into 2025 as the group seeks to... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 09:21am
Investors flock to Aramco share sale that could raise $13bn DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s sale of shares in oil giant Aramco drew more demand than the stock on offer within hours of... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 08:59am
Cathay Pacific looking to add more Belt and Road destinations: CEO DUBAI: Airline Cathay Pacific is looking to add more destinations on China’s Belt and Road project, CEO Ronald Lam... Updated 03 Jun, 2024 08:58am
Rates Marginal decline KARACHI: The rupee decreased marginally during the previous week as it lost Re0.12 or 0.04% against the US dollar.... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Struggling Dow transport stocks could be economic warning signal NEW YORK: It’s been a banner year for the major US stock indexes, but one economically sensitive corner of the... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Energy Solarising public- sector buildings: Sindh, World Bank implementing programme ISLAMABAD: Sindh government in collaboration with World Bank is implementing a comprehensive program to solarise... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
FD setting dollar value at Rs295: Traders likely to experience additional currency depreciation: PBF LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has warned that the business community is likely to experience additional... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Energy Call for promoting small- to medium-sized solar farms LAHORE: Investing in solar is not just about energy; it’s about fostering sustainable development, reducing... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Key projects NBP, Chinese company sign MoU to facilitate investment BEIJING: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has agreed to partner with China-Pakistan International Silk Road... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices decline after initial surge KARACHI: Cotton prices showed an initial surge, followed by a decline. The market witnessed a significant drop of Rs... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Planned sell-off of Discos EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has again directed the relevant authorities to speed up the process of... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Untangling the mystery of ‘audio leaks’ EDITORIAL: While it has become a normal practice to malign, through purported audio leaks, opposition leaders as ... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Trump’s conviction EDITORIAL: The guilty verdict handed out to Donald Trump by a New York jury on 34 counts of falsifying business... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Commodities Prices of food items in Peshawar remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of important kitchen items remained high in the open market despite gradual decrease in rates of... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
KPRA surpasses revenue collection target PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has surpassed revenue collection target for the financial year... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Turkish economy expands 5.7pc in Q1 on strong domestic demand ISTANBUL: Turkey’s economy grew 5.7% in the first quarter, in line with expectations, official data showed on... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
China’s industrial profits return to growth in April BEIJING: China’s industrial profits swung back into positive territory in April while growth over the first four... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday June 02, 2024 Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Industry ‘33rd COMEX IT Show’ held in Muscat ISLAMABAD: The 33rd COMEX IT Show was held at the Muscat Convention Centre, featuring participation from 133 IT... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Smooth bilateral trade: Afghan CG agrees to make joint efforts PESHAWAR: Consul General of Afghan Consulate Peshawar Hafiz Mohibullah Shakir has agreed to make joint efforts to... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Money & Banking China’s yuan slips on weak PMI SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened on Friday after an official factory survey showed the country’s manufacturing... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Money & Banking C$ gains despite GDP miss as US bond yields ease TORONTO: The Canadian dollar rose against its US counterpart on Friday as a drop in US bond yields offset increased... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ dollars go flat SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars took a breather on Friday after a week of choppy trading, with a... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Industry Maryyam Qasim made convener of FPCCI bodies LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) appointed Maryyam Qasim Khan as... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Companies BHP walks away from $49bn pursuit of rival Anglo LONDON/JOHANNES-BURG/MELBOURNE: Mining group BHP Group on Wednesday walked away from its $49 billion plan to ... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am