Rare LNG vessel sails through Red Sea amid Houthi attacks SINGAPORE: The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker since January is sailing through the Red Sea, just days ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (June 21, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (June 22, 2024)... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Attacking users in 2023: Password stealers made over 32m attempts: Kaspersky report ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity firm disclosed that over 32 million attempts were made by the password stealers to... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Temperatures lowered by scattered rains in some parts of country ISLAMABAD: The scattered rain that occurred in some parts of the country helped in lowering the temperature as well... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
KMC opposition leader hits out at mayor for ‘poor’ performance KARACHI: Saifuddin Advocate, the leader of the opposition in city council, has lambasted the Pakistan People Party’s... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
ICC approves Champions Trophy 2025 schedule LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is learnt to have approved proposed schedule for the Champions ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Debate continues over budget in Sindh Assembly KARACHI: The treasury on Friday continued debate of the provincial budget here Friday for the second sitting. A... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Eid cleanliness drive: CM honours Chief COs WMCs, sanitary workers LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif called Chief Officers and sanitary workers to CM office to honour... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Missing person case: IHC seeks reports from ISI, MI ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the sector commanders of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Reshuffle in federal bureaucracy ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday transferred and posted several high-level officers in the federal... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Penang Malaysian Junior Squash Open 2024: Mahnoor Ali earns 2nd gold medal LAHORE: Mahnoor Ali, an 11-year-old Pakistani squash sensation, has once again made headlines for her exceptional... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
UK’s richest family get jail terms GENEVA: A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain’s richest family on Friday for exploiting... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Armenia too recognises Palestinian statehood YEREVAN: Armenia has officially recognised a Palestinian state, the Armenian foreign ministry said on Friday, the... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
MTBA urges FBR chief to issue apology to SC advocate ISLAMABAD: Multan Tax Bar Association (MTBA) has urged chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to issue an... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Governor approves Police Order (Punjab Amendment) Act 2024 LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Friday approved the Police Order (Punjab Amendment) Act 2024,... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Motorway M-6: Matiari land acquisition issue resolved HYDERABAD: A series of meetings between the DC office Matiari and NHA have resolved issues pertaining to land... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Ban on travel abroad: LHC seeks reply from ministry, others LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday sought replies from the interior ministry and other authorities within... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
LHC seeks CDRs Ghulam Shabir LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed a cellular company to provide the CDRs of Ghulam Shabir alleged... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Distribution system damaged due to severe storm, rain: Fesco FAISALABAD: In various areas of Fesco region on Thursday due to severe storm and rain, distribution system was... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
IP gas pipeline: Completion must for Pakistan: Iranian envoy LAHORE: Iranian Ambassador Dr. Raza Amiri Moghaddam said on Friday that completion of the Pak-Iran gas pipeline... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Citizen approaches LHC against Sect 144 LAHORE: A citizen Malik Najiullah on Friday approached the Lahore High Court against imposition of section 144 ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
All industries, CNG stations in Sindh: 24-hour gas holiday from tomorrow KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Miftah, Khaqan to launch ‘Awaam Pakistan’ party ISLAMABAD: Two dissenting “stalwarts” of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Senate seeks report on abduction of 10 people in Harnai district ISLAMABAD: Seeking report from the provincial government and a paramilitary force over an incident involving the... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Parts of Sindh receive rain KARACHI: Rain with thunderstorm in parts of Sindh on Friday brought the mercury down and provided much-needed relief... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Google delegation meets Shaza Fatima ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation of Google called on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Alleged poll rigging: IK seeks early hearing of judicial commission formation petition ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan has prayed to the Supreme Court to hear his petition to form a judicial... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
COAS reaffirms unwavering commitment to strategic partnership with China RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to the strategic... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Teachers, researchers: FAPUASA for restoring 75pc tax exemption LAHORE: Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) on Friday expressed strong... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
PPP MPA threatens to join Opposition LAHORE: Mumtaz Ali Chang, a Member of the Punjab Assembly from Pakistan Peoples Party on Friday threatened the... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Pakistan, China laud positive contribution of CPEC ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar met Liu Jianchao, Minister of Central... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Green Pakistan: Phase-I Up-scaling Programme achieves plantation target of 2.12bn LAHORE: Phase-I of the Green Pakistan Up-scaling Program has achieved a plantation target of 2.12 billion to enhance... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
PIA transports 325 pilgrims to Lahore LAHORE: In its post-Hajj flight operation, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Friday transported 325... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
PM praises role of IDCPC in deepening of ties with China ISLAMABAD: Liu Jianchao, Minister of International Department of the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) called on ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Police hunt mob that lynched local tourist accused of blasphemy PESHAWAR: Authorities have begun an investigation to identify and arrest members of a mob that killed a local ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Supply to canals suspended after two gates of Sukkur barrage crash KARACHI: This is for the information of all public in Sindh in general and farmers in the command of Sukkur Barrage... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
BS AHS, Doctor of Pharmacy programmes: UHS approves admission schedule LAHORE: The academic calendars containing the admission schedules for BS Allied Health Sciences and Doctor of... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Stocks Indian shares dip on profit booking BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower on Friday, once again succumbing to profit booking after hitting all-time ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Stocks China stocks track global markets lower amid strong outflows SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Friday, tracking regional peers lower amid strength in the US dollar and a... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Stocks European shares slip on tech, banks drag PARIS: European shares closed lower on Friday, pressured by falls in technology and bank stocks, while Danish brewer... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Stocks Wall Street mixed in choppy trade NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were flat to higher in choppy trading on Friday, with the Nasdaq reversing... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Five soldiers martyred in Kurram blast RAWALPINDI: Five army soldiers embraced martyrdom when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on a vehicle of... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Imran says wants to negotiate ‘for Pakistan’ RAWALPINDI: During an informal chat with media amidst his £190 million reference hearing in Adiala Jail, Pakistan... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Punjab govt imposes Section 144 LAHORE: The Punjab government imposed Section 144 across the province for a week on Friday, citing the prevailing ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Rs955bn Balochistan budget unveiled QUETTA: Balochistan government on Friday unveiled a budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 with a total outlay of Rs 955... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Rates Stocks witness uptick KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed highly volatile session and after moving in both directions,... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Iran envoy meets Nawaz, Maryam LAHORE: The Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran Dr Raza Amiri Maghdam met with the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (June 21, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (June 21, 2024).... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
OSH compliance The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has always been strongly committed to the protection of workers’ ... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 07:45am
Letters ‘G-7 Actions: risking greater conflict with Russia’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor by this writer with the above headline carried by the newspaper recently. I... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Changing weather patterns All the predictions about weather change are coming true. As a result various parts of the world were recently hit ... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 07:43am
Pakistan’s quest for BRICS membership BRICS is an acronym that represents an association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China,... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 10:50pm
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Bilawal’s reservations addressed? “So all is well that ends well.” “You mean Bilawal’s reservations about the budget have been resolved.” “Pledged to... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 07:49am
Money & Banking Asian FX muted on robust dollar BENGALURU: Asian currencies were subdued against the US dollar on Friday, with the Indonesian rupiah touching a ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Weekly SPI inflation up 0.94pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended June 20, 2024, increased by 0.94 per cent ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Cotton & Textile KCA decreases spot rate of cotton to Rs18,000/maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Friday decreased the spot rate of new crop of... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Commodities Local gold prices see momentum KARACHI: The local gold prices on Friday saw a momentum after the global bullion value went past $2350 an ounce,... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
OMAP writes letter to FBR chief: Concern voiced over budget implications for petroleum industry LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has written a letter to the Chairman of the Federal Board ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
FY25 federal budget: LCCI calls for revocation of several measures LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has highlighted numerous measures in the federal budget... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Companies Maritime, aquaculture: Irish co JFC Marin keen to invest in country KARACHI: An Irish company, JFC Marin, has planned to launch its operations in Pakistan in maritime and aquaculture... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Airports outsourcing: UAE delegation due on 24th KARACHI: After Saudi Arabia and Qatar, United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shown keen interest in acquiring major... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
July-May IT, ITeS remittances up 23pc to $2.9bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Trends in unemployment EDITORIAL: One of the most ignored contributors to the unemployment rate – which stands at 6.3 percent, according... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 07:28am
Targeted killing of a journalist EDITORIAL: Independent and professional journalists in Pakistan face an array of threats, including intimidation,... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Defaulting govt departments EDITORIAL: How ridiculous that government departments, ministries, even provincial governments, routinely default on... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Budget, Finance Bill: Trade bodies discuss ‘glaring anomalies’ KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Dr Gohar... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
EnVen Plant maintenance completed with investment of $50m KARACHI: Engro Fertilizers has completed the largest-ever some 55 days scheduled maintenance activity of the EnVen... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
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 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (June 21,... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (June 21, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Packaged milk per litre: Consumers to pay Rs50 more from July 1 KARACHI: Pakistani packaged milk consumers will pay an additional Rs50 per litre starting July 1, 2024 due to the... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 11:18pm
Govt assailed for further taxing the salaried class Lawmakers say imposition of such heavy taxes may lead to an acceleration of brain drain from the country Updated 22 Jun, 2024 02:10pm
Export of goods: Finance Bill proposes to change tax regime to ‘minimum tax’ ISLAMABAD: The Finance Bill 2024 has proposed to change the tax regime for export of goods from “final tax regime”... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 02:37pm
Major urban cities: Valuation of immovable properties to be increased to 90pc ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Friday informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that the... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 05:37pm
Govt ought to have consulted us before budget presentation: Bilawal KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the federal government should have consulted them before... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 08:45am
Senate panel asks FBR to address concerns of retail sector ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance recommended Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to address concerns... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 09:18am
Primary payments: C/A posts $270m deficit in May KARACHI: After a surplus for three consecutive months, the country recorded a current account deficit of $ 270... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Power loadshedding in KP: Federal govt facing a catch-22 situation ISLAMABAD: Federal government is facing a catch 22 situation with respect to power loadshedding in Khyber... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 09:07am
Parties show unity for CPEC, stronger China ties ISLAMABAD: All the mainstream political parties of Pakistan on Friday displayed strong support to back the... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 08:40am
$250m policy-based loan deal signed with ADB ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan on Friday signed the agreement for a $250... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 09:19am
July-May FDI grows $224m to $1.729bn YoY KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) posted 15 percent growth during the first eleven months of this fiscal year... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Royalty arrangement: 25pc of sales promotion, ad expenses disallowed ISLAMABAD: The government has disallowed 25 percent of sales promotion and advertising expenses under the royalty... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 09:18am
World Bank approves $535m for social protection, livestock development ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $535 million in financing for Pakistan to ... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Exporters meet PM, praise cut in power tariff for industry ISLAMABAD: A delegation of leading exporters met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, said a press release. The... Updated 22 Jun, 2024 02:37pm
Money & Banking Yuan slips to fresh 7-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan dipped to a fresh seven-month low against the dollar on Friday, hurt by portfolio outflows... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Companies CCP approves 100pc acquisition of Actis by General Atlantic ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the 100% acquisition of M/s. Actis Holdings... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Companies Hubco subsidiary ventures into EVs with China’s BYD KARACHI: In a major development, Hub Power Holdings Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hub Power Company... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Money & Banking Dollar clings to gains against major currencies NEW YORK: The dollar rose against other major currencies on Friday, hitting a fresh eight-week high against the yen... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Companies S&P Global Pakistan celebrates 19th anniversary KARACHI: S&P Global, a provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
Industry Minister for restoring egg-laying hen distribution programme LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Dairy Development Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani has directed the... Published 22 Jun, 2024 06:47am
