South Asia Infamous BD hangman dies after turning writer, TikTok star DHAKA: Bangladesh’s deadliest executioner died Monday a year after he was released from prison where he hanged ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Middle East Foreign diplomats tour Beirut airport after weapons claims BEIRUT: Senior Lebanese officials on Monday defended procedures at Beirut airport during a tour for journalists and... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
South Asia Modi calls for ‘consensus’ as parliament opens after polls NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to an emboldened opposition for “consensus” Monday, as... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
UN unveils principles for fighting online disinformation UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations on Monday published principles for fighting online disinformation, including an... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Trump and Biden do battle in first US presidential debate WASHINGTON: Joe Biden and Donald Trump square off for a historic US presidential debate this week, with the stage ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Middle East Israel PM says ‘intense’ phase of Gaza war winding down GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): A day after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the “intense... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Senegal tightens anti-Covid controls after Makkah deaths DAKAR: Senegal said Monday it had implemented voluntary Covid-19 screening tests and reimposed the wearing of masks... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Parliament Lodges: Senate deputy chairman briefed on budget allocation ISLAMABAD: The Senate House Committee meeting was convened at the Parliament House under the chairmanship of Deputy... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Registration of trust deed, REIT Scheme: SECP decides to revise procedure ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has decided to revise procedure for registration of... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Punjab Assembly condemns mob lynching LAHORE: In a rare display of unity, the Punjab Assembly on Monday passed a resolution against mob lynching with... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
PTI parliamentarians march demands release of IK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentarians led by party chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Monday... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Khawar Maneka attack case: Pre-arrest bail plea of PTI lawyer rejected ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, rejected the pre-arrest bail plea of a Pakistan ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
PFA discards 4,000kg substandard pickle LAHORE: An enforcement team of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) raided a pickle factory in Badami Bagh and discarded... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
PCB starts process of broadcast production services partner LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has today commenced the process of appointing a broadcast production... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
KMC budget meeting: Opposition’s behaviour exposes their negative mindset: Wahab KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said the opposition's behavior during the meeting called to... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Nawaz hints at changes in PML-N tiers LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting of the party leaders, ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Minister praises performance of Punjab Police LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Irrigation Muhammad Kazim Ali Pirzada visited the Central Police Office and met with... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Minister for taking full benefit of emerging technologies ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has stated that emerging technologies are challenges for a... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Lunch boxes, water bottles to be provided to prisoners in Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab Prisons Department has decided to provide lunch boxes and fresh water bottles to all the ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Imposition of Section 144: LHC seeks reply from Punjab govt LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday sought reply from the Punjab government on a petition of a citizen Malik... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Industry High-level follow-up meeting on PM’s China visit held ISLAMABAD: A high-level follow-up meeting on the prime minister's recent visit to China was held under the... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
FGEHA official praises staff services during Eid ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Captain Muhammad ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
CM orders start of 65 services under ‘Maryam Ki Dastak’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif while chairing a meeting to review services provided to citizens through... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Chinese experts arrive at June-end ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Chinese experts from various fields is scheduled to visit Pakistan at the end of this... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Monsoon season: CDA chairman directs depts to ensure cleaning of nullahs ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, has directed all departments to ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
£190m Al-Qadir Trust case: AC issues release order on bail of IK ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday issued the release order on bail [Robkar] of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
In meeting with Gates, PM vows to eradicate polio ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reiterated that the Federal Government along with all the... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Stocks Indian shares lower BENGALURU: Indian shares fell on Monday, weighed down by financials, while some small- and mid-cap stocks slipped... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
G-B unveils Rs1.402trn budget for 2024-25 GIlGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Government on Monday unveiled the budget of Rs1.402 trillion for the fiscal year... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
SIC, PPP lawmakers assail budget ISLAMABAD: The opposition lawmakers belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf-backed (PTI) Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)... Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:00am
Recommendations aimed at improving health insurance plan formulated LAHORE: The working group of health insurance programme, which met here on Monday with the provincial Health ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
PCB takes major step towards promoting quality domestic cricket LAHORE: Emphasizing the promotion of quality domestic cricket at all levels, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Public discourse on social media is taking the lead in shaping public opinion’ “There is a difference between discourse and policy.” “Of course there is. I don’t understand why you raised this…”... Updated 25 Jun, 2024 07:37am
CM approves Public School Reorganisation Programme LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the Public School Reorganisation Programme and the... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
JI chief says people of KP, Balochistan can no longer afford military operations LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has expressed surprise over the announcement of ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Opposition says there is no uplift scheme KARACHI: Saifuddin Advocate, opposition leader in the City Council Karachi denounced the Karachi Metropolitan... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
KMC Council approves Rs49.6bn budget amid uproar KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) council approved a budget of Rs. 49.6 billion for the upcoming... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Number of ‘mysterious’ deaths in Karachi rises to 17 in a day KARACHI: The number of mysterious deaths in Karachi has risen to 17 within one day span as rescue services found... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Competition Law: CCP, ICAP to develop compliance framework ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Heavy rains likely in July: NDMA advises authorities to stay alert ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has advised the relevant authorities to stay alert in... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
ECP’s notification suspended: IHC reinstates Justice Jahangiri as judge of Tribunal ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, suspended the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Asia 18 Chinese among 22 killed in South Korea battery plant fire HWASEONG, (South Korea): Twenty-two people were killed in a massive fire at a South Korean lithium battery plant on... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
State of the economy The fiscal year 2023-24 is likely to close with a mixed performance by the economy. On the positive side, there has... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Here we go again Here we go again with another military operation against the religious extremist terrorists that afflict this... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Letters Kamal Siddiqi deserves a lot of praise It is a matter of great pride for every Pakistani journalist in particular that senior journalist Kamal Siddiqi, a... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Return of the East India Company? In the year 1874 the East India Company was dissolved. The British Parliament took direct control of the Indian... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Visionary leadership: the missing ingredient in economic transformation Henry Ford had a dream to make a car almost anyone could afford to buy. What are the dreams of our entrepreneurs?... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
PTI legislators seem to have committed ‘political suicide’ by merging into SIC, observes CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa questioned why the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
APEX Committee meeting: ‘There was no mention of Azm-e-Ishtehkam,’ says KP CM PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has said that the law and order situation improved... Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:42am
Finance Bill: Senate sends 128 suggestions to NA ISLAMABAD: The Senate has made 128 recommendations to the National Assembly for legal changes and amendments in the... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Karachi records hottest day of the year so far KARACHI: Karachi experienced its hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring to record highs as mercury... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 24, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 25, 2024)... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Bank deposits: Non-filers can face prospect of 30pc tax ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Atif Ikram Sheikh and... Updated 25 Jun, 2024 08:28am
CASA-1000 suddenly gets new lease of life? ISLAMABAD: The authorities in Pakistan are hopeful of resumption of suspended work on transmission line of Central-... Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:01am
Power sector: Govt anticipates $2bn financing by IFIs in 3 years For Power Distribution Strengthening Project-1, Asian Development Bank to extend OCR funding of $ 400 million during 2024-25 Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:45am
FBR begins audit of urea/fertilizer dealers ISLAMABAD: FBR has initiated a countrywide exercise for conducting audit of urea/fertilizers dealers to ensure that... Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:43am
Budget: opposition submits 460 cut motions ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties in the National Assembly (NA) have submitted as many as 460 motions to cut the... Updated 25 Jun, 2024 08:27am
Kachha Area in Sindh: Zardari for bringing criminals into mainstream SUKKUR: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that criminals of Kachha Area in Sindh, except hardened criminals,... Updated 25 Jun, 2024 08:26am
Stocks Dow jumps amid broader market rally in countdown to inflation data NEW YORK: The blue-chip Dow hit a one-month high in a broad-based rally on Monday, as investors rotated out of... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Stocks European shares start week on bright footing on autos BENGALURU: European shares advanced on Monday, shrugging off initial losses as automobile and bank stocks rose, ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends choppy session on stronger note TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed higher on Monday after a weaker yen supported export-related stocks and... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Rates Stocks slip into negative zone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday opened on a positive note, however dropped into negative zone due to... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Grains Russian wheat export prices decline further after yield data MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices continued to decline last week amid data on high yields at the start of the... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Grains Paris wheat hits two-month low HAMBURG/PARIS: European wheat futures fell to new two-month lows on Monday, as hot and dry weather forecast in ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Energy Oil prices higher NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Monday on the prospect of strong summer fuel demand and rising geopolitical ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 248,404 tonnes of cargo comprising 157,882Tons of import cargo and 90,522... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Commodities Gold gains on dollar retreat BENGALURU; Gold prices rose on Monday, helped by a pullback in the dollar, while investors looked forward to US... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 27.446 billion... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Grains Chicago wheat hits lowest on improving supply CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures steadied on Monday after falling to their lowest since April as the dollar... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures reverse early gains BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Monday after range-bound trade to end flat as poor... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Commodities Copper eases on subdued Chinese demand LONDON: Copper eased on Monday, pressured by subdued demand in top consumer China and a significant upturn in... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures reverse losses on weak yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures pared early losses to tick up on Monday on a weak yen, although muted demand and... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Commodities Iron ore at 2-1/2-month low as tepid steel demand, firmer dollar weigh BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures extended losses on Monday to their lowest levels in more than two months, pulled... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (June 24, 2024)... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton ginners go on strike over new taxes LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Energy Treasury, opposition benches assail KE for power outages KARACHI: Treasury and opposition denounced the K-Electric for prolonged power cuts and “sucking the public ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Latest macroeconomic data EDITORIAL: Three major macroeconomic indicators were released end last week that did little to enhance the ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Anti-terror operation– need for consensus EDITORIAL: The government’s announcement regarding the launch of a new counter-terrorism campaign, namely ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Commodities Gold market sees some momentum KARACHI: The local gold market on Monday saw some momentum but silver remained steady, traders said. At the week... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (June 24, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (June 24, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (June 24, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (June 24, 2024).... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 24, 2024).... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 24, 2024)... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (June 24, 2024). ======================================= Offset ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Industry High-level delegation leaves for Turkmenistan ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation led by the federal minister for industries and production has left for... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Govt urged to reconsider 25pc SAP expense disallowance policy ISLAMABAD: The proposal to disallow 25% Sales Promotion, Advertising and Publicity (SAP) expense under Finance Bill... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Money & Banking China’s yuan extends 7-month lows SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened to a seven-month low against the dollar on Monday and was closing in on the... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Money & Banking Dollar weakens after yen steadies amid intervention jitters NEW YORK: The dollar eased from a near eight-week high on Monday, with traders back on alert for intervention to... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Money & Banking Indian rupee underpinned by expected inflows MUMBAI: The Indian rupee was largely unchanged on Monday with expectations of dollar inflows related to domestic... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies higher MUMBAI: Most Asian currencies gained as the dollar slipped from its near two-month high and was last quoted down ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Proposed amendments in Finance Bill: Telecom operators seek SIFC’s intervention ISLAMABAD: Telecom Operators Association has sought Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) intervention for... Updated 25 Jun, 2024 09:41am
Private sector credit shows decelerating trend during 2024 LAHORE: The Private Sector Credit (PSC) continued witnessing a decelerating trend during 2024, demonstrating an... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Tax regime change to create complicated issues: FCCI FAISALABAD: Tax regime change for exporters will foment complicated issues having direct impact on exports in... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
Taxable profit: Shift from 1pc FTR to 29pc will be disastrous for exports: KCCI KARACHI Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has noted ... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am
MENA Dubai property boom is defying expectations of slowdown Traditional markets like India, Pakistan to see investors join from Australia, UK, Europe Updated 25 Jun, 2024 07:16pm
Industry Govt to build new industrial estate in Gujrat LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to build a new industrial estate on non-agricultural land in Gujrat. In... Published 25 Jun, 2024 06:42am