National Day of Italy celebrated in Karachi KARACHI: The National Day of Italy was celebrated by the Consulate of Italy in Karachi at a local hotel. Governor... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:51am
Eid-ul-Azha holidays: Drive against transporters charging excess fares begins KARACHI: A campaign against transporters and transport operators charging extra fares will begin on Monday (today) ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:49am
Legendary voice of Radio Pakistan, Urdu newscaster Taskeen Zafar dies ISLAMABAD: Legendary voice of Radio Pakistan, Urdu newscaster Taskeen Zafar passed away in Rawalpindi on Sunday ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:49am
Minister directs police to implement Eid-ul-Azha security plan KARACHI: Home Minister Sindh, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, has issued directives to the Sindh Police to ensure the... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:39am
Zubair, PML-N come to a parting of the ways KARACHI: In an unexpected development, former Sindh governor Muhammad Zubair parted ways with the ruling Pakistan... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:38am
Europe Russia appears to make headway in key Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar MOSCOW: Russian forces appear to be making headway towards their longstanding goal of capturing the strategic... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:36am
Trump rallies in critical state of Nevada during heatwave LAS VEGAS: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will hold an outdoor rally in sweltering Las Vegas on... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:36am
South Asia Gunmen attack Hindu pilgrim bus in IIOJK; nine killed OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Gunmen ambushed a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:36am
Europe Macron calls snap legislative elections after EU poll blow PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and called snap legislative... Published 10 Jun, 2024 07:36am
Middle East Israeli centrist minister Gantz quits Netanyahu govt OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli minister Benny Gantz announced his resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Middle East Iran approves six candidates to run for president DUBAI: Iran’s Guardian Council, which oversees elections and legislation, has approved six candidates to run for... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Oceanic ‘peace’ pact signed in Costa Rica ahead of 2025 UN talks SAN JOSÉ: Over two dozen countries signed a wishful “declaration of peace with the ocean” on Saturday in Costa... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Banks say growing reliance on Big Tech for AI carries new risks AMSTERDAM: The boom in artificial intelligence will increase banks’ dependence on big US tech firms, creating new... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Europe Millions join EU vote finale as far right eyes gains BRUSSELS: Tens of millions of voters from Vilnius to Madrid were casting ballots Sunday on the final day of ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Europe British TV presenter Mosley found dead on Greek island ATHENS/SYMI, (Greece): British TV presenter and healthy living advocate Michael Mosley has been found dead in a ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
FBR: CA firm seeks details of rented buildings ISLAMABAD: A chartered accountant firm has approached chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seeking details of... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
ACs, Mukhtiarkars directed to inspect pumping stations ahead of rains HYDERABAD: Due to the high alert for rain and thunderstorms, the Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad, Zain-ul-Abideen... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
SSUET takes part in ‘News Education Expo 2024’ KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) took part in the News Education Expo 2024 held... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (June 09, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (June 10, 2024).... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Rates Less than modest gains KARACHI: The rupee strengthened marginally during the previous week as it gained Re0.13 or 0.04% against the US... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
PM’s statement against tobacco consumption lauded ISLAMABAD: Anti-tobacco and health activists across the country have welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
100 camels to be sacrificed at Governor’s House KARACHI: The Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori on Sunday said that 100 camels would be sacrificed on... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Local refineries urge PR to use domestic diesel ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways (PR) is said to have refused to use locally produced diesel in it’s engines... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Taxes IHC refers case to FBR chairman on IRIS system glitches ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has referred a case to chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), to address the... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Construction of 2.1m houses for flood-hit people begins: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh government has started construction of 2.1... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
VCs’ appointment: Kundi assails KP govt ISLAMABAD: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Sunday said that the provincial government lied with the Supreme Court ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
JI describes Punjab defamation law as ‘black law’ KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has strongly rejected the newly passed defamation law, calling it a “black law”... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Maryam greets PM on successful China visit LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on undertaking a... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Hammad, others booked for delivering anti-govt speeches HAFIZABAD: PTI leader Hammad Azhar and 45 other party leaders have been booked in case pertaining to speeches ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
PTI to challenge Punjab Defamation Act 2024 LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday decided to challenge the Punjab Defamation Act 2024 in court.... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Captain among 7 soldiers martyred ISLAMABAD: Seven Pakistan army soldiers including a captain were martyred when their vehicle hit an improvised... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Pakistan’s first Shariah-Compliant human milk bank launched at SICHN ISLAMABAD: Executive Director of the Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN), Prof. Jamal Raza on... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Security of churches: Punjab Police put on high alert LAHORE: Punjab Police have been put on high alert and ordered to enhance security measures around churches across ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
PUC chairman Ashrafi backs fatwa on Hajj regulations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sunday underscored the... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Sindh govt issues monsoon alert KARACHI: Sindh government issued a monsoon alert on Sunday. According to the report, Provincial Minister for... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Budget: inflation must be top priority Inflation is pushing an ever increasing number below the poverty line (currently estimated at 40 percent comparable... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:13am
Equitable taxation: a precondition for meaningful economic reform Negotiations with the IMF on the next programme are ongoing, with budget formation being an integral part of the... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:18am
Letters Shift of R&D to Asia, and so does the power… R&D and publication of research papers are the lifeblood of a nation’s prosperity. By fostering innovation,... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Policy rate decision ahead of budget presentation State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will be making its monetary policy public today. As May inflation has already dropped... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:06am
The plight of exporters Most textile and apparel exporters operate on razor-thin margins, where pricing differentials are in US cents and... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 07:58am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Inflation, Fed meeting to give clues for US market direction NEW YORK: Investors will closely watch next week’s inflation numbers and Federal Reserve meeting for clues on... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Stocks Saudi leads as Gulf bourses end higher DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, with the Saudi index hitting a near one-year high on... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Stocks US Treasuries: Yields jump as job growth surges, wage gains accelerate in May NEW YORK: Benchmark 10-year US Treasury yields posted their biggest daily jump in two months on Friday after data... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Stocks Indian stocks recover BENGALURU: Indian benchmarks closed at record highs on Friday, erasing election-day-related losses, on domestic... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Workers’ rally demands govt raise minimum wage to Rs50,000 KARACHI: The National Trade Union Federation (NTUF) Pakistan, the Home Based Women Workers Federation (HBWWF), and... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Sunday (June 09,... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Massive installation of solar systems: Govt facing an impossible situation? Bureaucracy portrays solarisation as catastrophic for the country’s existing power sector Updated 10 Jun, 2024 11:13am
KE issues stern warning to Sindh govt over dues ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has warned the federal and Sindh governments of massive power breakdowns and... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 11:14am
Iesco issues list of govt sector defaulters ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) has issued list of Ministries/ Organisations/Departments, which... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 09:19am
Rise in tax on import of cell phones likely ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to increase duties and taxes on the commercial import of mobile phones in CKD/... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:39am
Mining, oil and gas: Pakistan, China agree to strengthen cooperation BEIJING: China and Pakistan have agreed to boost mining cooperation and promote the implementation of a pact on... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 09:21am
Budget: Rs65.6bn proposed for Suparco ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has proposed allocating Rs 65.617 billion for Space and Upper Atmosphere... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 09:20am
5-year plan to be submitted to NEC ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly prepared five-year (2024-2029) plan, which would be submitted to the... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 09:02am
NEC to approve development plan, growth target today ISLAMABAD: The National Economic Council (NEC) meeting has been convened today (Monday) to consider and approve... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 09:23am
Rates PSX remains highly volatile KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained highly volatile during the outgoing week ended on June 07, 2024 on ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Rates Futures spread up 705bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 705bps to 12.27 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
US, KSA close to finalising draft security treaty WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is close to finalizing a treaty with Saudi Arabia that would commit the US to... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:41am
Energy Secretary Energy KP visits flood-hit power station PESHAWAR: Secretary Energy and Power, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nisar Ahmad Khan paid an emergency visit to Daral Khawar... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Energy LESCO decides to ban three-phase meters for consumers LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has decided to ban three-phase meters for all consumers, according to... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices firm amid limited supply KARACHI: The cotton price remained stable during the previous week. The difference between demand and supply is... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Export growth EDITORIAL: The unstated economic policy is to keep the current account deficit close to zero. For that, the trade... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:00am
Improving business confidence EDITORIAL: It’s welcome news, of course, that the 25th wave of the Business Confidence Index (BCI) conducted by ... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:02am
Peshawar: prices of essential food items remain almost unchanged PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities, like live chicken/meat, flour vegetables, pulses, farm eggs and... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 09:03am
China’s exports rise solidly, but slower imports temper outlook BEIJING: China’s exports grew more quickly and for a second month in May, suggesting factory owners are managing ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Energy Aramco says foreigners grab ‘majority’ of share offering RIYADH: Oil giant Saudi Aramco said Sunday that international investors had snatched up the bulk of shares sold in... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Money & Banking Fed may remain on pause and pare back rate cut expectations WASHINGTON: The US Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged this week, but could pare back the... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Industry HCSTSI president urges Sindh CM to establish modern burns centre HYDERABAD: In a significant appeal to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Speakers at seminar analyse KP budget PESHAWAR: Participants of a seminar analyzed in detail the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa budget for upcoming financial near... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
PM’s visit boosts Pak-China relations: top Chinese firms BEIJING: Chinese companies operating in Pakistan expect better opportunities for the second phase of the... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Industry Chinese textile group keen to develop textile factory: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan said on Sunday that a textile group has shown interest in ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Businessmen praise SECDIV’s, Ministry’s initiatives PESHAWAR: Members of the business community praised initiatives of Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV),... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Industry FCCI rolls out ‘Cyberabad’ project FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has rolled out its ambitious, revolutionary and... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Industry MCCI chief opposes Tajir Dost Scheme PESHAWAR: Provincial General Secretary of the central traders’ organisation and the President of the Mardan ... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Agriculture and Allied BF leader urges govt to allow export of wheat products PESHAWAR: Businessman Forum leader and former Senator Ilyas Ahmad Bilour urged the government to allow export of... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Industry Purchase of tractors: Paapam lauds Punjab govt’s planned package for farmers LAHORE: Paapam has welcomed news in the media regarding subsidies to be offered to the farmers for the purchase of... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Budget to protect salaried, low-income classes: govt ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance, Revenue, and Power Division, Ali Pervaiz Malik, said on Sunday that the... Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:40am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ dlrs firmer SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were looking to end the week on firm footing on Friday as interest... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Money & Banking Sterling set for fourth weekly rally ahead of US payrolls LONDON: The pound was headed for a fourth consecutive weekly gain against the dollar on Friday, its longest rally... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am
Money & Banking Mexican peso falls MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s peso weakened on Friday, as the outgoing president vigorously reiterated his call for a... Published 10 Jun, 2024 06:52am