President’s Trophy Grade-II final: OGDCL needs 162 more runs for victory LAHORE: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) require 162 more runs to win the President’s Trophy... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
South Asia Tighter asylum deportation rules take effect in Japan TOKYO: Japanese laws making it easier for the country to deport failed asylum seekers took effect Monday, with... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
US unveils new task force aimed at cracking down on illicit e-cigarettes WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department and the Food and Drug Administration on Monday launched a new task force that... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
JPMorgan hires new chief technology officer: memo NEW YORK: JPMorgan Chase hired former PayPal executive Sri Shivananda as its new chief technology officer (CTO), the... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Gunmen ambush minister’s security team in India’s Manipur state, 2 wounded GUWAHATI, (India): Armed men ambushed a convoy carrying the security team of the chief minister of India’s troubled... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
USA Banned Chinese supplier: US Senate panel expands probe into BMW use of parts WASHINGTON: The chair of the Senate Finance Committee said on Monday he was expanding its probe into German... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Air pollution linked to 135m premature deaths: study SINGAPORE: Pollution from man-made emissions and other sources like wildfires have been linked to around 135 million... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
PTA all set to impose fee for processing, issuance of CoC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to impose application/processing administrative... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
MENA Elevate looks to utilise Dubai’s competitive edge as it resolves Pak freelancers’ payments woes Elevate, the fintech that recently secured financing of $5 million with the aim to expand further into South Asia,... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities Gold prices remain unchanged KARACHI: The local gold and silver prices remained steady with the global bullion value unchanged, traders said. ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan, India leaders resort to X diplomacy ISLAMABAD: India and Pakistan’s leaders resorted to diplomacy via X on Monday, a day after Narendra Modi was sworn... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
First foundational learning policy launched: School kids under federal territories to acquire skills by 2030 ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) launched the first Federal... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
UK HC, Ahsan discuss Vision 2025 initiative ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner in Pakistan Jane Marriott met with Federal Minister for Planning, Development,... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Raid at residence of Shibli Faraz: Treasury and opposition join hands in condemnation ISLAMABAD: Senators from both sides of the aisle; treasury and opposition, Monday, joined hands in their ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Political prisoners: Rashid urges COAS to announce ‘general amnesty’ ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid has urged Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir to ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Maryam on nerves of PTI due to better performance: minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information & Culture Punjab Azma Zahid Bokhari has said that Maryam Nawaz ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
FGEHA reviews infrastructure development issues ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) meeting held under chair of Director General... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Dar to attend Jordan conference on Gaza ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan to the two-day high-level... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
PM’s China visit a big success, says Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar affirmed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recent visit to... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
APNS holidays KARACHI: Member publications of the APNS will observe two closed holidays on account of Eid-ul-Azha on Monday, June... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Student missing from KP: IHC orders govt to pay Rs3m in compensation to father ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ordered the federal government to pay Rs3 million in ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Punjab Assembly passes Punjab Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill 2024 LAHORE: Despite opposition’s protest Punjab Assembly on Monday passed Punjab Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill 2024,... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
LHC seeks replies from NAB, FIA on IK’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday allowed another opportunity to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Punjab govt didn’t take its allies into confidence on budget: PPP LAHORE: General Secretary Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza on Monday expressed his ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
IED attack in KP: PM attends funeral of martyred captain LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday attended Namaz-e-Janaza of Shaheed Captain Faraz Ilyas in Kasur who... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
PFA discards 6,000kg of decomposed tea leaves LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday discarded 6,000kg of adulterated tea leaves and 10,000kg of husk... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Punjab’s proposed new law: Govt to monitor master plan of commercial projects: minister LAHORE: The Punjab government would legislate a law to monitor the master plan of commercial projects; under the... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Letters ‘Dr Alvi’s 7 points’ This is apropos to a Letter to the Editor by this writer titled “Dr Alvi’s 7 points’ carried by the newspaper... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Rs180.284bn allocated for 104 projects under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The government has allocated Rs180.284 billion for 104 projects under the Public Sector Development... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
NA passes four bills amid opposition protest ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Monday, passed four bills including “The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Corporate farming Corporate farming is a term that is used to describe an agricultural operation that involves the production of food... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
The tide is turning The Indian elections are an indicator of the fact that Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) hubris... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Big fall in the rate of inflation The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has come up with a very pleasant surprise. The year-to-year rate of... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Stocks Gulf markets end mixed DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf put a mixed performance on Monday amid rising oil prices, while strong US jobs data... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Stocks Wall St cautious ahead of key inflation data NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq turned higher, while the Dow was flat on Monday as investors remained wary... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Stocks Nikkei higher led by financials, export shares TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed higher on Monday as export-related stocks gained on a weaker yen... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Stocks European STOXX 600 falls as French stocks roiled by political uncertainty BENGALURU: European stocks dropped on Monday after French President Emmanuel Macron called a snap election following... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Stocks Indian shares slip after election results rally, IT weighs BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower on Monday, weighed down by IT stocks on US rate cut concerns, easing from ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Energy Sindh energy minister chairs meeting on Sepra legislation, promises cheaper electricity KARACHI: Sindh Provincial Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that Sindh Electric Power Regulatory... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘What did Naqvi have to say about the ignominious defeat to the US?’ “The Pope hath spoken.” “I wasn’t aware he has said anything lately. Oh, you mean what he said this Friday... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
KPT celebrates World Ocean Day KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust commemorated World Ocean Day with a special ceremony with an aim to highlight marine... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Rs10m cheque presented to Gadani’s heir: Sindh senior minister distances PPP from Punjab defamation law KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Mass Transit, Excise, Taxation,... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 10, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 11, 2024)... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Rates PSX remains under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure and closed in negative zone amid pre-budget uncertainty and... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Energy UBG opposes significant increase in power tariffs by KE KARACHI: leaders of the United Business Group (UBG), including Chief Petron S.M. Tanveer, President Zubair Tufail,... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Energy Glencore to supply crude to UK’s Lindsey oil refinery LONDON: Global commodities trader Glencore has won a tender to supply crude oil to Prax’s 113,000-barrel per day... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Stocks Euro tumbles as Macron calls snap French election NEW YORK: The euro fell sharply on Monday after gains by the far right in European Parliament elections on Sunday... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities China’s commodity imports are soft, even those that look strong LAUNCESTON, (Australia): China’s imports of major commodities were either openly weak in May, such as the decline... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Rates Shipping activity at Port Qasim KARACHI: Shipping activity was report at the port where two ships, SSL Brahmaputra and Umm Babcarrying Container and... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Energy US natural gas futures jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 5% to a fresh 21-week high on Monday as forecasts for hotter weather... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices snap six-week rise MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices ended six weeks of gains to fall last week along with global markets following... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities Japan rubber futures range-bound SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures were rangebound on Monday in muted trading as markets remained closed in key... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities Gold stabilizes after Friday’s plunge BENGALURU: Gold regained some ground on Monday following its biggest daily drop in three-and-a-half years in the ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities Paris wheat falls on worry about Turkey’s import ban HAMBURG/PARIS: European wheat dropped on Monday on concern about Turkey’s import ban weakening global demand, but... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil falls on lower June exports estimates SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures tracked Chicago soyoil lower on Monday, while lower estimations of Malaysian... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities Copper recovers from five-week lows LONDON: Copper bounced from five-month lows on Monday as the focus shifted to demand potential after a sell-off... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (June 10, 2024)... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Cotton & Textile Prices steady on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. According to Cotton... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities Chicago wheat falls to trade near 5-week low SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat lost more ground on Monday to trade near their lowest in five weeks as Turkey’s move to... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 31.736... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (June 10, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (June 10, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (June 10, 2024).... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 10, 2024).... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 10, 2024)... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (June 10, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Expert and industry views on rate cut KARACHI: Central bank cut its key interest rate by 150 basis points on Monday in a widely expected move, marking its... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 08:39am
O/N reverse repo rate will be 21.5pc KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to decrease policy rate (target rate) from 22 percent to 20.50... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 09:21am
Finally, policy rate cut 150bps to 20.5pc KARACHI: After maintaining a policy rate at all-time high level of 22 percent for almost a year, the Monetary Policy... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 08:38am
PSMA allowed, albeit conditionally, export of sugar ISLAMABAD: The government has conditionally allowed the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) to export 150,000... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 09:14am
BSP faces delay amid pending IMF agreement ISLAMABAD: Talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the next programme, with an agreement on targets... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 09:13am
GST rate to stay unchanged at 18pc ISLAMABAD: The standard rate of sales tax would remain unchanged at 18 percent from July 1, 2024. Sources told... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 08:41am
Rs3.792trn development outlay approved PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs meeting of the National Economic Council Updated 11 Jun, 2024 09:34am
Solar PV panels: Duties on plant, machinery and raw material to go away ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to remove duties on the import of plant, machinery, equipment and raw materials... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 09:18am
July-March economic survey envisages 3.5pc growth ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government is to unveil Economic Survey 2023-24 for nine... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 08:39am
Exporters reject ‘final, normal tax regimes’ KARACHI: The value-added textile exporters on Monday dismissed the proposed “imposition” of Final Tax and Normal Tax... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 08:37am
REAP proposes one-window tax system for exporters KARACHI: Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has suggested One Window Tax System for exports aimed to ease... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Govt to allocate Rs418.8bn to hydel, water projects ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to earmark Rs 418.8 billion for 58 hydel and water sector projects/... Updated 11 Jun, 2024 09:16am
Taxes Glitch in IRIS portal: Taxpayers unable to submit applications KARACHI: A glitch in the IRIS portal has made it impossible for the registered taxpayers to submit applications to... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Companies CDC, Salaam Family Takaful Ltd enter arrangement KARACHI: Newly licensed by SECP, Pakistan’s first Digital Insurer Salaam Family Takaful Limited (SFTL) and Central... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Money & Banking Prince Rahim Aga Khan inaugurates HBL MfB’s RHQ GB GILGIT: HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) inaugurated its new Regional Headquarters for Gilgit Baltistan. The ceremony... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Taxes Tax exemptions for steel, ghee units in Fata/Pata: Industries urge govt not to give any extension, threaten to shut down units ISLAMABAD: Leading industries including steel and ghee/cooking oil have threatened to close down their factories... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Money & Banking Silkbank reaffirms collaboration with Xpert Digital & Temenos KARACHI: Silkbank, a prominent bank in Pakistan, reaffirmed its strategic relationship with Xpert Digital (XD), a... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Taxes Long-term tax policy reforms recommended: Economists for flexible tariff system ISLAMABAD: Economists while recommending long-term tax policy reforms have urged the government to introduce and... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Taxes PRA enforces e-invoice monitoring system in restaurants LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has decided to ensure the installation of Electronic Invoice Monitoring... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Industry LCCI appreciates cut in policy rate LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has commended the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Monetary... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Industry FPCCI terms policy rate cut ‘too little’ LAHORE: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has said that the policy rate cut announced on Monday is too less, too... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Companies PAC appoints Kazim Saeed as CEO LAHORE: Pakistan Agricultural Coalition (PAC), a leading non-profit platform for the advancement of agriculture, has... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Mar 1-Apr 30 period: Rs3trn domestic, $433m foreign loans raised, NA told ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Monday that total amount of domestic loans raised during March 01,... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Money & Banking HABIBMETRO partners with 1Link and Kuickpay KARACHI: HABIBMETRO, 1Link and Kuickpay have entered into a tripartite agreement for bulk onboarding of online... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Shallow easing? EDITORIAL: Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in its scheduled meeting yesterday reduced the policy rate by 150 basis... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
PM’s China visit ahead of FY2024-25 budget EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led delegation to China returned after a five-day visit and issued a press... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Money & Banking Indian rupee lower on jump in US bond yields MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended weaker on Monday, weighed down by a rise in US bond yields, but likely intervention ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Industry Timber traders seek PM’s help for early release of containers KARACHI: All Pakistan Timber Traders Association (APTTA) has sought the intervention of the Prime Minister to ... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Around 24 SOEs to be privatised in coming years ISLAMABAD: Amid strong reservations by both treasury and opposition benches over a “flawed” privatisation... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Business community leader says 150bps rate cut ‘too little, too late’ KARACHI: Business and industrial community has termed the meagre reduction in interest rate a bit disappointing and... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept