Competition Law for UK Alumni CCP holds exclusive session ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held an exclusive session on Competition Law for UK Alumni.... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Dozens reported killed in Israeli strike on UN school in Gaza CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel hit a Gaza school on Thursday with what it described as a targeted airstrike on up... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Middle East Eid-ul-Azha in Saudi Arabia on 16th KARACHI: The Saudi authorities announced Thursday that crescent moon has been sighted in the kingdom and first day ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pak-India match has been exciting for cricket fans always: Baber LAHORE: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has said that Pak-India match has always been exciting for the cricket fans.... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Divided ANC debates South Africa’s future government JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s ruling ANC was holding internal party talks Thursday to decide who to ally with to... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
At D-Day commemoration: Biden pledges continued Ukraine support OMAHA BEACH: US President Joe Biden made an impassioned call for the defence of freedom and democracy at the 80th... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
South Asia Modi readies for third term after securing coalition NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was deep in negotiations with alliance partners to form his cabinet... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Houthis say they attacked three ships in Red Sea, Arabian Sea CAIRO: Yemen’s Iran-allied Houthis said they had launched attacks on three ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
ECB cuts rates even as inflation fight goes on FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank went ahead with its first interest rate cut since 2019 on Thursday, citing... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Two UK judges resign from Hong Kong top court HONG KONG: Two senior British judges have resigned from Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal, the city’s judiciary... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
US on diplomatic offensive to sway Hamas on deal WASHINGTON: The United States is waging a diplomatic offensive to persuade Hamas to accept a ceasefire plan laid out... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Agriculture and Allied 'US cos ready to introduce advance tech in Punjab' LAHORE: US Consul General to Lahore Kristin K. Hawkins said on Thursday to modernize Punjab's agriculture sector,... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Aug 2024 to Dec 2026: PCB announces tender process for international media rights LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced details of its Invitation to Tender (ITT) for international... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
AKU, WHO, UNICEF call to save youth from non-communicable diseases KARACHI: The Aga Khan University’s Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) has kicked off a three-day... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Audio leak case: Court fixes 15th for indictment of KP CM ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday fixed July 15 for the indictment of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan Museum of Natural History: Foundation stone laid for new blocks ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that despite the economic... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Speakers for taking precautionary steps ahead of monsoon season KARACHI: Speakers at the launch of the research paper titled “Rights of People and State of Flood Rehabilitation ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Punjab will not compromise on its share in NFC award: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaa-ul-Rehman has said that the Punjab government will not compromise on... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Nawaz, CM for rehabilitation of historical buildings in Murree LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and President PML-N Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Companies JazzCash surpasses 11m active app users KARACHI: JazzCash, a digital financial services platform, has surpassed 11 million active app users. This milestone... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Three Standing Committees appointed by NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Thursday appointed the three Standing Committees of the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Tunisian envoy passes away ISLAMABAD: Tunisian Ambassador to Pakistan Borhene El Kamel has passed away after a prolonged battle against a... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Energy LPG consumers may face price hike ISLAMABAD: LPG consumers may face a price hike if the upcoming national budget increases the GST on LPG imports. ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
‘Kisan Card scheme in Sindh very soon’ KARACHI: Sindh Minister of Agriculture Department Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Khan Mahar has announced the upcoming ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Acute Watery Diarrhoea: NIH’s CDC issues advisory for prevention, control ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) of the National Institute of Health (NIH) has issued an advisory for... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Customs inspector ‘involved’ in smuggling of POL products reinstated ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has re-instated an inspector of customs, who alleged that he allowed... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Govt lays Elections (Amendment) Ord, NAB (Amendment) Ord before NA ISLAMABAD: Amid protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) lawmakers, the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
There’s no political stability, ‘elections were not free and fair’, IK tells SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the politicians and parliamentarians need to play their role in bringing stability... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Durrani to represent Pakistan at Tehran meeting ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Asif Durrani (retired) will represent... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Sarim Burney sent to two-day physical remand KARACHI: A local court on Thursday granted a two-day physical remand of social worker Sarim Burney to the Federal... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Changing election tribunal: PTI questions legality of ECP’s decision ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Thursday, questioned the legality of electoral body’s decision to hear... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
BSCHH celebrates its 25th anniversary KARACHI: Bait-ul-Sukoon Cancer Hospital & Hospice (BSCHH) proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
PCAA signs contract: Reconstruction of JIAP’s main runway in third week KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) is planning to commence the reconstruction of main runway ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
HR Development Scholarship Programme: Japan inks grant agreement worth JPY326m ISLAMABAD: The governments of Pakistan and Japan have signed a grant agreement worth JPY 326 million ($2.1 million)... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (June 06, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (June 07, 2024)... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Pakistan elected non-permanent member of UNSC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was elected with 182 votes out of 185 as the non-permanent member of the UN Security Council... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Govt submits details, photos of IK’s life in jail ISLAMABAD: The federal government disputing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s statements filed... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 08:40am
SAU announces setup of foundation, farmers’ registration HYDERABAD: In a groundbreaking move, Dr. Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU),... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Punjab Special body to consider proposed amendments LAHORE: In a move towards enhancing legislative efficiency and transparency, the Special Committee of the Provincial... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Intra-party elections: PTI lambastes ECP for its inordinate delay ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday lambasted the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for its... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
PM lacks genuine authority, says JI chief LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has said that the prime minister lacks genuine authority, a fact... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Imran living a luxurious life in incarceration: Azma LAHORE: The Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has said that PTI founder Imran Khan is living a luxurious life... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
IGP directed to get recover Mashwani’s two brothers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the inspector general of police Punjab to get recover two ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
‘CAA should be brought under Ministry of Defence’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
BISP chairperson meets representatives of Bill, Melinda Gates Foundation ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid met with the representatives of Bill ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
ATC judge Nasir Javed leaves post as deputation period completes ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court judge, Nasir Javed Rana, hearing the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
ATC extends interim bail of PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) on Thursday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Budget: rationalise taxation On the eve of another ritual exercise of announcing federal budget, official date has yet to be finalised, expected... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Need for revisit of deeply-rooted neoliberal economic policy mindset In his visit to China, with PM and some other cabinet members, the finance minister, Muhammad Aurangzeb, while... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Govt proposes amendment to child marriage law LAHORE: The Punjab government has proposed amendments to the laws regarding child marriage, extending the term... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
CM, Nawaz meet UAE ambassador LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif met HE Hamad Obaid... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end higher COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, as financial and industrial stocks rose. The CSE All-Share... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Stocks Wall Street mixed as Nvidia retreat hits tech stocks NEW YORK: Wall Street struggled for direction on Thursday as AI-favorite Nvidia slipped after a tech-led rally in ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Stocks European shares close up after ECB rate cut in five years FRANKFURT: European shares closed higher on Thursday, boosted by banking, technology and healthcare stocks, though... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Stocks HK stocks track regional markets higher; China slips SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares closed up on Thursday, tracking Asian markets higher on growing expectations that the US... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rises as chip-related shares track US peers higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Thursday as Tokyo Electron and other chip-related stocks... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Stocks Indian shares recovery extends to second day with new govt awaited BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher for the second straight day on Thursday as investors moved past shock election... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘The pigeons come home to roost’ “The opinions of the individual supreme court justices during the full court hearing appear to be split.” “But... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Letters Indian elections 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance (NDA) formally named him on Wednesday to lead ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Give SMEs a chance The turnover tax regime in Pakistan poses significant challenges for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), placing... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 06, 2024).... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Rates Bears rule the roost KARACHI: A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday due to selling pressure on investor... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Govt to release budget on June 12th, later than expected Decision taken in a consultative meeting of parliamentary leaders and chief whips of various political parties Updated 07 Jun, 2024 10:02am
Completion of recruitment process: ED asks officials to accord due priority to stipulated deadline ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division has directed secretaries/additional secretaries of ministries/divisions to... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 09:31am
Nepra notifies FCA adjustment of Rs3.33/unit for April ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has notified positive adjustment of Rs3.33 per unit... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 08:41am
‘Wishlist’ being prepared as Qatari emir due ISLAMABAD: The government has started preparations of a wishlist to be discussed during the forthcoming visit of... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 09:31am
Energy 247 Illegal gas connections removed in Sindh, Balochistan KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited’s Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS&CGTO)... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Energy US natural gas prices up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures on Thursday climbed about 3% to a 20-week high on a recent drop in daily output and... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 155,238 tonnes of cargo comprising 85,798 tonnes of import cargo and 69,440... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures gain on higher crude oil prices SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures closed more than 1% higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the crude oil ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Commodities Asia rice Vietnam prices curbed by growing supplies Bengaluru/Mumbai/Bangkok/Hanoi/Bangladesh: Rice export prices from Vietnam were weaker this week, pressured by... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Energy Oil up after European, Denmark central bank rate cuts HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Thursday as the European Central Bank cut interest rates for the first time in roughly... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Commodities Copper rebounds on rate cut hopes LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Thursday on optimism that central bank rate cuts will help economic growth though... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (June 06, 2024)... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Cotton & Textile Volume of business improves slightly on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market remained steady on Thursday, with trading volume improving a little bit. According... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Commodities Gold hits two-week high BENGALURU: Gold prices climbed to a two-week high on Thursday as weaker-than-expected US jobs data fanned hopes of a... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Commodities Corn, soy futures rise on new Brazilian tax rule CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures rose on Thursday as news of tighter rules on industry tax... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR21.758... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday surged on the local market after the global value surpassing $ 350 an ounce, ... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Commodities PASSCO increases its wheat procurement target ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said that Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
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 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (June 06, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (June 06, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (June 06, 2024).... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (June 06, 2024)... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (June 06, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
WHT on cash withdrawals: PM rejects another key revenue step of FBR ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rejected another key revenue measure of the Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 12:54pm
Pakistan, China sign more MoUs BEIJING: Pakistan and China on Thursday signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance bilateral... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 08:41am
Alternative energy system: PM highlights huge investment potential BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday, reiterating his government’s commitment to strengthen the... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 09:03am
Reform steps yielding results: PM BEIJING: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the reform measures taken by his government had already... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 09:04am
Import concessions: FBR unveils updated list of 222 locally-made goods ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday issued an updated list of 222 locally-manufactured goods for... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 08:42am
Jul-Mar period: Provinces’ spending jumps 23pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The provinces’ development spending under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) during the first... Updated 07 Jun, 2024 09:43am
Energy Saudi says OPEC+ can pause or reverse oil output boost ST PETERSBURG: OPEC+ can pause or reverse oil production increases if the market weakens, the Saudi energy minister... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Forex reserves fall $100m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $100 million during last week, the State... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Elevate secures financing of $5m KARACHI: Elevate, a fintech, based in London and Dubai, has secured financing of $5 million to expand further into... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Industry Zardari seeks investment in GB ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said there was a need for investment and to focus on the socio-economic uplift... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Industry Industrialists urged to invest in Turkiye’s free zones KARACHI: The Consul General of Turkey, Cemal Sangu, has announced that Pakistani industrialists will have the... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am
Taxes Move to defend stance before FTO: Taxpayer’s lawyer declared habitual litigant by CTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s Corporate Tax Office, Islamabad recently adopted an unconventional novel... Published 07 Jun, 2024 06:24am