ICC Champions Trophy 2025 preparations: PCB chief reviews upgradation work of Gaddafi Stadium LAHORE: Preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 are in full swing with the ongoing upgradation of Gaddafi... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
UN experts say firms sending arms to Israel could be complicit in abuses GENEVA: A group of United Nations experts on Thursday warned arms and ammunitions manufacturers against taking part... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
PPL-funded e-skills IT training ends KARACHI: A dynamic six-month e-skills Information Technology (IT) training on ‘SEO - Ecommerce with Social Media... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Delegation of Google for Education meets PM ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of Google for Education, headed by Managing Director Kevin Kells, met Prime... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
CM launches Sindh Smart Surveillance System project KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Thursday inaugurated the Sindh Smart Surveillance System (S4)... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Babar Ghori reaches Dubai to meet Ishrat DUBAI: Former Federal Minister of Shipping and Ports, Senator Babar Khan Ghori has arrived in Dubai from America.... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Veteran labour union leader Karamat Ali passes away KARACHI: Veteran labour unionist Karamat Ali on Thursday morning died in Karachi after prolonged illness, his nephew... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
PIA’s first post-Hajj flight arrives at Karachi KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has commenced its post-Hajj operation as first post-Hajj flight from... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Seven people killed execution-style in Brazil square RIO DE JANEIRO: Seven people were shot dead on a public square in a northeastern Brazilian town late Wednesday, in ... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Over $1bn pledged to create ‘African vaccine market’ PARIS: World leaders, health groups and pharmaceutical firms announced $1.2 billion in funding at a summit Thursday... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Nordic countries to create Arctic military transport corridor OSLO: Three Nordic countries have agreed to create an Arctic “military transport corridor” for channelling... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Kenya scraps most new tax hikes as hundreds protest NAIROBI: Kenya’s government on Tuesday walked back plans to impose multiple tax hikes, the presidency said,... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
South Asia India opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal granted bail in graft case NEW DELHI: India opposition leader and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by a city court in a... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Europe UK’s Sunak faces call for election date betting probe LONDON: The campaign director for Rishi Sunak’s ruling Conservatives has stepped aside following reports that he... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Europe Putin says Russia is considering changing its nuclear doctrine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia was thinking about possible changes to its... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
French journalist leaves India after permit not renewed NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Indian authorities to immediately renew French reporter... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
2.12bn trees planted: Ministry directed to provide district-wide details ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning and Development, Thursday, directed the Ministry of Climate... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Election Tribunals in Punjab: SC rejects ECP’s plea seeking suspension of LHC’s order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court turned down the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s request to suspend the Lahore... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
CDA unveils plans to develop Islamabad’s first ‘Wildlife Safari Park’ ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has unveiled ambitious plans to develop Islamabad’s first... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
2022 floods caused $30bn losses: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said that the country is facing serious climate challenges and ... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Punjab: Opposition leader says it’s not surplus budget LAHORE: Opposition leader in Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan Bachhar on Thursday said Punjab government presented a... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Symmetric 50G-PON technology: PTCL announces country’s inaugural trial ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Com-pany Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest telecom and ICT services... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (June 20, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (June 21, 2024)... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Rates Record-breaking journey goes on KARACHI: The record-breaking trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday and the market hit new highest... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Punjab govt decides to restructure ministries, depts LAHORE: To bring improvements in the government and governance system in Punjab, the government has decided to... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 08:52am
SAU announces new campus, experimental seed farm HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has announced the launch of two major projects, the... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Poliovirus ‘detected’ in sewage samples of Karachi, Peshawar PESHAWAR/KARACHI: The poliovirus has been detected in sewage samples from Karachi and Peshawar, sourced said on... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Minutes of Punjab cabinet’s meeting not signed yet, LHC told LAHORE: A Punjab government representative on Thursday told the Lahore High Court that the minutes of a provincial... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
11,693 patients treated in LGH in Eid holidays LAHORE: As many as 11693 patients were provided medical facilities in the Emergency Department of Lahore General... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
770 illegal gas connections removed as SSGC continues crackdown KARACHI: SSGC continued to demonstrate zero tolerance against gas theft incidences in its franchise provinces of... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Suparco reiterates dedication to peaceful use of outer space ISLAMABAD: Chairman Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) Yousuf Khan reiterated Pakistan’s... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Railways adopts high flash point HSD oil LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways (PR) has committed to using high flash point High-Speed Diesel (HSD) oil, opting for... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Ilma’s top ranking to foster academic excellence: chancellor KARACHI: Chancellor of Ilma University, Noman Abid Lakhani TI, has expressed pride stating: “Being ranked as the... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
10 people from Punjab kidnapped in Quetta QUETTA: Unidentified armed men kidnapped 10 people hailing from Punjab from Shuban picnic point in Zarghon Ghar,... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq scale record highs as Nvidia lengthens its lead NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record highs on Thursday, boosted by strong gains in Nvidia, while... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Stocks European shares rise after Swiss rate cut PARIS: European shares advanced on Thursday with broad-based gains as markets tracked a global upbeat sentiment,... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Stocks China stocks down after Beijing keeps benchmark rates unchanged SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Thursday, dragged down by lacklustre performance in property... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Stocks Gulf shares end mixed DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf were mixed on Thursday amid steady oil prices, while investors awaited... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei reverses course to end higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average erased early losses to end higher on Thursday, as investors bought back stocks... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Punjab minister asks KP CM to stop power theft instead of becoming ‘a Maula Jatt’ LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Ameen Gandapur... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
LHC issues show-cause notices to 4 policemen LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has issued show cause notices of contempt to four police officials of Sargodha on a... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Three zoos earn Rs10m during Eid holidays LAHORE: Three Zoological Gardens (Zoo) of the province earned Rs 10 million during the Eid days despite the intense... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
‘PPP has some serious reservations on budget, Defamation Bill’ LAHORE: Secretary General Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza on Thursday said that today if... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
‘CM Maryam Nawaz Free Wifi’ services extended LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, “CM Maryam Nawaz Free Wifi” services have... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Minister briefed about 100-day performance of four educational depts. LAHORE: Punjab’s Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat, presided over a meeting of the Chief Minister’s... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Alleged privatisation of public schools: LHC seeks reply from Punjab govt in response to plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday sought a reply from the Punjab government on a petition challenging... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Cleanliness during Eid holidays: ministers give credit to CM LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that the sanitary workers performed their duties... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Budget discussion held in Sindh PA: Steps aimed at solving education problems should be implemented KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Thursday opened its discussion on budget 2024-25 with treasury benches seeking an... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Letters There’s nothing for EOBI pensioners in budget Sir, I would like to draw the attention of the Federal Government through your reputed newspaper to an important... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Shaheed Rani’s birth anniversary and a gift more valuable than life June 21 marks the birth anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. Born into a royal family of Sindh on June 21, 1953,... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Climate change, austerity policy, and IMF programme Pakistan is likely to enter into an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme – which is different from a standby... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Fixing fiscal imbalances Though Pakistan’s fiscal imbalances have been persisting since its inception, yet no serious efforts are yet in ... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 07:26am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The ‘Brown Pope’ hasn’t quit the PCB chairmanship yet “The Brown Pope is in action.” “Oh! I thought he had done all he could for the cricket team…” “Don’t be facetious.”... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 271,047 tonnes of cargo comprising 155,117 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 20, 2024).... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (June 20, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Finance Bill 2024: Wealth Statement now in sharp focus New bill proposes to extend the scope of best judgment assessment under section 121 of the Ordinance Updated 21 Jun, 2024 04:00pm
Reservations will be fully addressed, PM tells Bilawal ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) headed by Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari met with Prime... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 08:54am
CCoSOEs approve nominations for Discos’ boards ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) has approved nominations for... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 08:53am
Third-party audit of fertilizer companies ordered ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has decided to conduct a third-party audit of the fertiliser... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 04:01pm
e-vehicles, telecom sector: FBR vows to review omission of incentives ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has assured the finance committee that it will review the omission of... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 09:17am
Discos’ overbilling, MDI manipulation by industries: PM directs PD to initiate forensic audit, inquiry ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Power Division to initiate forensic audit/inquiry into the... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 08:52am
President for enhanced capacity of LEAs GWADAR: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for enhancing the capacity of the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs),... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 08:52am
Developing an electricity market: ADB wing rates TA as successful and relevant ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated technical... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 09:15am
Eid-ul-Azha: 6,234,700 hides, skins worth over Rs6bn collected: PTA KARACHI: Pakistan Tanners Association has estimated collection of around 6,234,700 hides and skin worth more than Rs... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 09:05am
Forex reserves up $30.8m to $14.415bn: SBP KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $ 30.8 million during the last week, ... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
APTMA urges govt to revisit Finance Bill ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) expressing serious concerns over the FY25 budget stated... Updated 21 Jun, 2024 09:15am
The Sindh budget EDITORIAL: So, just like Punjab’s, Sindh’s Rs3.056 trillion budget also leverages rising transfers from the... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
The Punjab budget EDITORIAL: Despite intense pressure from the IMF, which is seeking substantial improvements in the country’s revenue... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Global tensions hit investments again in 2023: UN GENEVA: Worldwide foreign direct investment fell for a second consecutive year in 2023 amid a global economic... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Federal Budget: NA has no powers to vote on Federal Consolidated Fund: JUI-F ISLAMABAD: The role of the parliament in relation to the federal budget is marked with constitutional anomalies—... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures flat SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures surrendered early gains to close flat on Thursday as lower physical prices in top... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Energy US natgas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Thursday as producers slowly increase output as power generators... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Commodities Gold prices soar as Fed rate cut bets lift demand BENGALURU: Gold prices rose more than 1% on Thursday to their highest level in two weeks, as recent US economic data... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil extends gains JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a second consecutive session on Thursday despite lower... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Energy Brent rises toward $86 LONDON: Oil futures hit a seven-week high on Thursday as fresh data on a cooling US jobs market added to hopes that... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Commodities Chicago wheat futures lower as crop forecast eases supply fears SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures edged lower on Thursday as harvests in the United States and elsewhere and higher... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Commodities Copper rises on hopes of stronger demand, support from global stocks LONDON: Copper prices rose for the third consecutive session on Thursday on hopes for improved demand in China... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Cotton & Textile Cotton crop 2024-25: Spot rate fixed at Rs 19,000 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday fixed the spot rate of cotton of... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Commodities India’s rice export prices climb MUMBAI/ BANGKOK/ HANOI/BANGLADESH AND BENGALURU: India’s rice export prices rose to a near three-month peak this... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR12.640 ... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Finance bill imposes additional financial burden on textile units: APTMA ISLAMABAD: Textile industry has categorically conveyed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the Finance Bill... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Registering businesses, quick services’ delivery: Govt seeks Huawei’s assistance ISLAMABAD: The government wants Huawei to assist in launching a one-stop service platform for registering businesses... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
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 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (June 20, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (June 20, 2024).... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (June 20, 2024)... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (June 20, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Malaysian, Chinese firms sign deals worth $2.8bn in potential investments KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian and Chinese firms signed agreements on Thursday for potential investments worth 13.2 billion... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Money & Banking Yuan eases to 7-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to a fresh seven-month low against the dollar on Thursday, after the central bank set... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Money & Banking Dollar firms on recovering risk sentiment NEW YORK: The dollar edged higher on Thursday, hoisted by wider interest-rate differentials as other major economies... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Philippine peso fall amid political turmoil BENGALURU: The Philippine peso and shares declined on Thursday due to political turmoil in the country, after the... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Taxes Importer defeats Customs in tax recovery after release of goods LAHORE: An importer of raw material, used in shoes for the manufacturing of sole, has defeated Customs in recovery ... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Pakistan, Iran agree to work together to achieve $10bn trade target LAHORE: A significant meeting was held at the Lahore office of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
First 11 months (July-May) of FY 2023-24: Mobile phones’ import posts 213.97pc growth YoY ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $1.621 billion during the first 11 months (July-May) of the... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Companies CAT dismisses pleas of electric cable makers against CCP’s order ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed the appeals filed by electric cable manufacturers... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Omar terms budget ‘economic terrorism’ ISLAMABAD: Severely criticising the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led coalition government for getting budget... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am
Ex-BoI chief proposes ‘charter for business’ to attract FDI KARACHI: Muhammad Azfar Ahsan former Minister for Investment and Chairman Board of Investment (BoI) has proposed a... Published 21 Jun, 2024 06:37am