Claudia makes history as Mexico’s first woman president MEXICO CITY: Claudia Sheinbaum was elected Mexico’s first woman president by a landslide, making history in a... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Turkey inflation hits 75pc in expected peak before relief ISTANBUL: Turkish annual consumer price inflation reached 75.45% in May, a bit above expectations, according to... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Biden’s son Hunter stands trial on gun charge WILMINGTON, (United States): Hunter Biden, the long-troubled son of Joe Biden, went on trial Monday on gun charges ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
South Asia India praises vote conduct with Modi tipped to win NEW DELHI: India’s election commission said Monday a staggering 642 million people voted in just-concluded... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
South Asia Indian Islamic centre warns Muslims against felling trees LUCKNOW, (India): One of India’s most influential Islamic centres has warned Muslims not to chop down trees or ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 03, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 04, 2024)... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Energy PM’s visit to Beijing: NEA China conveyed desire for early implementation of 3 power projects ISLAMABAD: Pakistan embassy in China has reportedly conveyed Islamabad’s strong desire for an early implementation... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Islamabad to have e-buses very soon ISLAMABAD: Electric buses will begin operating in Islamabad as these buses will reach Islamabad on Tuesday.... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Money & Banking HBL inaugurates Islamic banking branch in DHA Phase-VIII Karachi KARACHI: HBL inaugurated its Islamic Banking Branch in DHA Phase 8, Karachi. This is a first-of-its-kind modular... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Money & Banking Temenos & Systems Ltd collaborate with Meethaq Islamic Banking LAHORE: Meethaq Islamic Banking, a part of Bank Muscat the largest banking institution in Oman, has achieved a... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Europe Russia proposes raising extraction tax rates on diamonds, gold, iron ore MOSCOW: Russia’s finance ministry on Monday proposed increasing mineral extraction rents from next year on ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Europe Brexit firebrand Farage shakes up UK election fight: UK poll predicts biggest ever Labour win LONDON: Britain’s opposition Labour party could be on the path to the biggest election victory in its history,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
PTI lauds IHC for cypher case verdict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday lauded the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s verdict which ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
‘Haqeeqi Azaadi March’: Imran, Qureshi & others acquitted in two cases of vandalism ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Monday, acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, PTI’s vice... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Iddat case: Court seeks arguments on appeal of IK, Bibi ISLAMABAD: The district and sessions judge to whom the Islamabad High Court (IHC) transferred the Iddat case on... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Peace, stability in Balochistan: Cabinet asks Naqvi to hold talks with key stakeholders ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to hold consultation with key ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
JI chief says to launch ‘movement’ for ‘Karachi’s rights’ KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday announced a ‘decisive’ movement ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Fighting malnutrition: BISP, UNICEF agree to forge close collaboration ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the United Nations have reiterated to collaborate closely to address... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
OGDCL commences production at Chanda-7 well in Kohat ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s largest exploration and production... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
ICC announces prize money for Men’s T20 World Cup LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced prize money of US$11.25 million for the Men’s T20... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Alvi advocates equal access to justice for all LAHORE: Former president and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Dr Arif Alvi has said that fake and... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Maryam for crackdown on electricity thieves LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the authorities concerned to accelerate crackdown against ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Rainy spell likely to weaken ongoing heatwave KARACHI: The prevailing scorching heatwave is anticipated to dissipate with a fresh pre-monsoon thunder-dusty-rainy... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Anti-polio campaign kicks off across Sindh KARACHI: A critical anti-polio campaign begun on Monday across Sindh province, including Karachi. The drive aims to... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
At least 11 coalminers suffocated to death QUETTA: At least 11 coalminers suffocated to death in a build-up of methane gas in a mine outside Quetta on Monday, ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Stocks Gong ceremony held to celebrate listing of IPAK KARACHI: A gong ceremony was held at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday to celebrate the listing of... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 06:56am
56th annual ‘mango festival’ in Mirpurkhas: Role of Sindh Agriculture University lauded HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam played a pivotal role as a key partner at the 56th Annual... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Zayn Venture Capital becomes Resident VC at NSTP-NUST ISLAMABAD: In a significant addition to the entrepreneurial ecosystem at NUST, Zayn Venture Capital has entered into... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
St Patrick’s High School opens sports summer camp KARACHI: St. Patrick’s High School one of the oldest schools of Karachi (163 years old) inaugurated its Sports... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Man held for using gas illegally: 230 illegal gas connections removed KARACHI: SSGC has been relentlessly pursuing gas theft miscreants with an effective blend of regular raids,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Arif Alvi welcomes Saudi investment in country LAHORE: Former President Arif Alvi on Monday welcomes Saudi Arabia's investment in Pakistan, saying we need... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Collective efforts needed to deal with disasters: Minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Health and Emergency Services Khawaja Salman Rafique, who is Chairman Committee for... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Lion Junior Squash Open: Mahnoor Ali wins Gold Trophy LAHORE: Mahnoor Ali, an 11-year-old Pakistani squash prodigy, achieved a significant milestone by clinching the gold... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Middle East Iran media say adviser killed in Israeli Syria strike BEIRUT: Iranian media said an adviser was killed in an early Monday Israeli strike on Syria’s northern city of... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (June 03, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (June 03, 2024). ======================================= Offset ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 03, 2024)... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 03, 2024).... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (June 03, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 181,015 tonnes of cargo comprising 90,214 tonnes of import cargo and 90,801... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Letters Don’t slash PSDP allocations Expectedly, the axe seems to have fallen on the country’s development budget as, according to media reports,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rallies on US inflation relief TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday, tracking Wall Street higher as a US inflation report supported... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Stocks HK stocks end higher, benchmark posts best day in 3 weeks SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks finished higher on Monday, with the benchmark Hang Seng index recording its best day in... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Stocks European shares kick-off June on high note FRANKFURT: European shares rose for the third straight session on Monday, led by bond-proxy sectors, as investors... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Stocks Wall Street slips as markets juggle data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were lower in choppy trading on Monday after data showed signs of weakness in... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Low taxation of property The recent revelation of massive investment in property by Pakistanis in Dubai of over $11 billion has not only... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Predictable decline of ANC The results of South Africa’s general elections have delivered a stunning blow to the ruling African National... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Prosecution’s cases are falling by the wayside’ “So the same o same o.” “Yep, but there is one major change.” “Oh, that a former president of the US has... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Personal appearance: Elahi allowed one time exemption LAHORE: A special court on Monday allowed one time exemption to former Punjab Chief Minister Ch Pervez Elahi from... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
GB CM, Aurangzeb discuss federal budget ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Gulbar Khan called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Govt introducing major reforms to modernize education system: Minister ISLAMABAD: Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani Monday announced that the government is... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
LHC expresses displeasure LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday expressed displeasure over the unpreparedness of a lawyer of a petitioner ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
LWMC to set up awareness camps in cattle markets LAHORE: Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) would set up services delivery awareness... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Suspect held over snatching mobile phones from two KSA diplomats ISLAMABAD: The city police on Monday claimed to have arrested a suspect allegedly involved in snatching mobile ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
UK diplomat hits car to traffic cop ISLAMABAD: A female British diplomat, on Monday, hit and seriously injured a police personnel riding a bike in the... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Imran, Qureshi acquitted in cypher case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Rates Equities plummet KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in red zone due to selling pressure... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains sluggish on low Phutti arrival LAHORE: The local cotton market remained bearish on Saturday, with trading volume staying low. According to Cotton... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (June 03, 2024)... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Energy Oil dives 3pc, OPEC+ decision fails to allay demand worries NEW YORK: Oil prices tumbled more than $2 a barrel on Monday to multi-month lows, as investors worried about the... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Gold firms on Fed rate cut hopes BENGALURU: Gold prices edged higher on Monday as signs of cooling US inflation lifted hopes for interest rate cuts... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Chicago wheat rises on Russian crop concern HAMBURG: Chicago wheat rose on Monday after three sessions of declines, as worries over bad weather damaging Russian... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 24.131... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Iron ore slides on weakening China demand BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slipped to their lowest levels in more than two weeks on Monday, as signs of... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Copper climbs on Chinese data, hopes of Fed rate cuts LONDON: Copper prices rose on Monday after data from top consumer China showed stronger factory activity and US... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell for a second session on Monday, with focus on demand in top consumer China ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Paris wheat up on concern about weather damaging Russian crop HAMBURG/PARIS: Euronext wheat rose sharply on Monday before giving up most of its gains as support from persisting... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices rise again, but demand softens MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose again last week as harvest expectations continued to deteriorate, analysts... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Energy Fesco chief orders continuous power supply FAISALABAD: On special directives of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Chief Executive Officer (CEO)... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Energy ‘Upgrade agreements with domestic refineries’: CCoE yet to schedule deliberations on Petroleum Division plea ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has yet to schedule deliberation on the request forwarded by the... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Gold prices firm KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday remained steady on the local market following the unchanged global bullion value,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Monday (June 03, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
April FCA: KE seeks provisional adjustment ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has sought provisional adjustment in its fuel charges under three scenarios for the month... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:35am
Business confidence improves by 4pc: OICCI survey KARACHI: Business confidence in Pakistan has improved by 4 percent, though it remains in the negative, as reflected... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:22am
Sinopec not interested in refinery project ISLAMABAD: The government’s plan to set up an oil or petrochemical refinery with China’s cooperation is almost a... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:26am
Chinese IPPs step up pressure for payment of dues ISLAMABAD: As Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is leaving for China on a four-day (June 4-8) official visit on Tuesday... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:26am
Taxes FBR: transfers and postings ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 12 senior Inland Revenue officials of... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Second phase of CPEC to focus on agri, industrial cooperation: Chinese CG KARACHI: Not many Pakistanis have visited China to this day, but we are working and remain hopeful to create more... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
TDAP to participate in ‘Beautyworld Middle East 2024’ fair KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will participate at the Beautyworld Middle East 2024. ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
‘No change in ownership and board composition at KE’ KARACHI: In response to recent claims made in a local tabloid, KE clarify that the individual cited is not an... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
IT exports: Changes in equity investment abroad policy okayed by ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved amendments in policy for equity... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
The PM’s visit to China EDITORIAL: The Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zeidong, recently stated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 06:50am
‘Penalising honest consumers’ EDITORIAL: How on earth is the power minister going to “bring transparency to the power sector” if the... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Aurangzeb, Korean envoy pledge to boost economic cooperation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb had a meeting with the Korean... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Economy showing signs of improvement: Tarar LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Monday that the country’s... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Govt urged to present ‘farmer-friendly’ budget LAHORE: Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have urged the government to make the upcoming budget... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Retail sector taxation: CAP calls for urgent reforms LAHORE: The Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP) has called for urgent reforms in the taxation of the retail... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Govt urged to unveil ‘people-friendly’ budget KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Taxes FY25 budget: Pension tax proposal dropped ISLAMABAD: The government has dropped a major budget proposal to tax pensions in 2024-25. It is learnt that the... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Finance Bill to amend Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Finance Bill 2024 would amend Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 to deal with emerging legal issues being... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Pak-Afghan trade: Agreement reached to implement temporary TAD mechanism ISLAMABAD: The ministries of commerce of Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to implement the mechanism of ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Demand of CJP’s recusal: PBC, SCBA denounce political party’s statement ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) strongly denounced the recent... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:33am
Reserved seats allocation case: In every period parties have been victimised: Justice Minallah ISLAMABAD: Justice Athar Minallah said in every period the political parties have been victimised either by... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 08:45am
PIACL divestment: Six companies pre-qualify ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission Board met on Monday under the chairmanship of Minister for Privatisation/... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
July-May exports jump 10.65pc to $28.07bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 10.65 percent ($2.702 billion) to $28.070 billion during the first ... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:28am
Inflation slows to 11.8pc in May, lowest in 30 months ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation increased to 11.8 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:33am
FBR digitalisation: Aurangzeb discusses ‘quick wins’ with McKinsey head ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said the government is committed to improving tax... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 08:52am
Final date for federal budget yet to be decided ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has formulated a tentative schedule for the budget session likely to be... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 09:22am
