Iran’s military: US slaps sanctions on network it accuses of moving billions WASHINGTON: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on nearly 50 entities and people it accused of moving... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
China’s Chang’e-6 moon probe lands back on Earth BEIJING: China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe landed on Tuesday in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, making... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Azm-e-Istehkam operation: Cabinet taken into confidence ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has been taken into confidence on Azm-e-Istehkam operation with Prime Minister... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:10am
Shibli talks of ‘tyranny of majority’ in upper house ISLAMABAD: The opposition in the Senate alleged that upper house of the parliament was being ruled by the “tyranny... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:33am
PM admits FY25 budget prepared on IMF’s dictation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif openly admitted on Tuesday that the federal budget for 2024-25 was prepared... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:11am
GCAA-UAE begins Avsec assessment at IIAP KARACHI: The General Civil Aviation Authority of UAE (GCAA -UAE) has kicked off its aviation security assessment at... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
ANF DG’s message on International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking ISLAMABAD: The rising tide of drug abuse poses an unprecedented challenge to our society, fuelled by insidious... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Trump handed plan to halt US military aid to Kyiv unless it talks peace with Moscow WASHINGTON: Two key advisers to Donald Trump have presented him with a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine - if he... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Europe Germany’s Covestro unveils cost cuts amid UAE energy firm takeover talks FRANKFURT, (Germany): German chemical maker Covestro unveiled Tuesday a 400-million-euro ($430-million) cost-cutting... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Europe More UK police officers accused in election betting scandal LONDON: Five more police officers allegedly placed bets on the timing of the UK general election, a force... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
WikiLeaks’ Assange set to be freed after US espionage charge plea deal SYDNEY/WASHINGTON: WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating US espionage... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
South Asia India’s lawmakers take oath without duo behind bars NEW DELHI: India’s newly elected lawmakers took the oath of office Tuesday, but without two vocal government... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
ICC issues arrest warrants for Russia army chief, ex-minister THE HAGUE: The International Criminal Court on Tuesday said it had issued arrest warrants for Russia’s top army... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
China calls to ‘oppose decoupling’ at economic forum DALIAN: China’s premier called Tuesday for countries to “oppose decoupling”, as economic tensions simmer... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Companies Joint venture to set up Google Chromebook assembly line in Pakistan KARACHI: National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), Allied, an Australian-based manufacturer of... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 10:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (June 25, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 26, 2024)... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Rates Equities extend losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on a... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
FAPUASA delegation meets political, govt leaders LAHORE: A delegation of Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) leadership led... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Economic and social development: Ahsan highlights several critical issues ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, on Tuesday, highlighted several critical issues regarding the nation's... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Rs34.56trn charged expenditures presented in NA ISLAMABAD: The federal government presented Rs34.56 trillion charged expenditures including demands for grants and... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Opposition’s 15 cut motions rejected: Punjab Assembly approves 41 demands for grants LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday approved 41 demands for grants worth Rs 3969.2068 billion, rejecting 15 cut... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Military operation in KP: PTI leader for taking IK into confidence ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Muhammad Khan has said that before starting any military... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between responses “There is a wide gap between institutional response versus a politician’s response.” “Why did you use the... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
MQM-P demands Sindh govt ‘discard’ proposed finance bill KARACHI: The MQM asked the government to scrape its proposed finance bill, as the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday echoed... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Garment City project included in ADP: Punjab cabinet approves ‘Plug and Play Garment City’ LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here Tuesday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Justice Shujaat takes oath as acting CJ LHC LAHORE: Justice Shujaat Ali Khan has taken oath as acting Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC) in a ceremony... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Comprehensive plan finalised for Muharram LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has chalked out a comprehensive plan for the upcoming events relating to... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Energy US natgas prices slide on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Tuesday on a slow increase in output and forecasts for less demand... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 119,261 tonnes of cargo comprising 73,716 tonnes of import cargo and 45,545... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Energy Oil prices steady HOUSTON: Crude oil prices held steady on Tuesday as investors scrutinized summer driving demand and focused on US... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Stocks Financials, banks boost Indian shares BENGALURU: Indian benchmarks settled at record closing highs on Tuesday, posting their best day in more than two... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Stocks European stocks fall as Nvidia slump hits tech sector LONDON/SYDNEY: European stocks fell on Tuesday after a 7% drop in chipmaker Nvidia dragged down US tech companies on... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Stocks China stocks lower as semiconductor shares drag SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by semiconductor stocks, ahead of the release of more... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei closes at highest since mid-April TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday to its highest close in more than two months, as investors... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Stocks Nasdaq gains as chip stocks recover ground NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped over 1% on Tuesday, buoyed by strength in Nvidia and other megacaps, while ... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Letters Karachi needs greenery infrastructures The soaring mercury has begun to exact its toll on Karachi as well where at least 20 people have apparently died of... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Women, non-Muslims ‘No allocation of reserved seats to parties that have already availed their share’ ISLAMABAD: Justice Ayesha A Malik said the reserved seats of women and non-Muslims cannot be allocated to the ... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Audio leaks case: SC rejects AAG’s plea seeking ‘in-chamber’ hearing ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, rejected the additional attorney general’s request to hold an... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Fear, fright, flight cultures A team that was the most exciting cricket story in 2022 becomes a butt of jokes. A team that boasted of the most... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
A new dawn No sensible person with a solid grasp of history and a keen understanding of the intricate dynamics of economics,... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Inappropriate language against Bilawal: IHC accepts Rashid’s plea seeking quashment of cases ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, accepted former federal minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed’s ... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
‘Unless there’s political input’ Budget will be ‘by the babus, for the babus and of the babus,’ says Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that unless and until there is... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
8 members of a family killed in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Eight members of a family were massacred in Peshawar over a property dispute on Tuesday. The gunmen... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Budget session: IPP leaders meet NA Speaker, by Speaker ISLAMABAD: In the National Assembly the Parliamentary delegation of Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) led by Federal... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
ISSI celebrates its 51st anniversary: Dar speaks about country’s foreign policy ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) celebrated the 51st anniversary of its founding on... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Suspension of sentence in Iddat case: Court reserves verdict on pleas of IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and ... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Country to welcome first spell of monsoon very soon KARACHI: Amid a searing heatwave, Pakistan is poised to welcome its first monsoon rains this week, the Met Office... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
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 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (June 25, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (June 25, 2024).... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 25, 2024).... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (June 25, 2024)... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (June 25, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (June 25, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Sugar export: Govt to scrap permission if retail prices raised ISLAMABAD: The government has clearly conveyed that permission to export 0.150 million metric tonnes of sugar will... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:34am
Islamabad Airport outsourcing: PPRA board to consider aviation ministry’s proposal today ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has convened a special meeting of its board on... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:39am
PPP decides to vote for budget ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will vote for the Budget-2024-25 to prevent instability in the country.... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:34am
FBR may block bank accounts of non-filers Sources inform proposal was part of the original Finance Bill 2024, but the same was not passed Updated 26 Jun, 2024 01:33pm
Aurangzeb issues warning to retailers Pledges to bring about structural reforms to fix the low tax base Updated 26 Jun, 2024 10:25am
Historic receivables, payments: KE urges PD to help settle the dispute ISLAMABAD: The K-Electric (KE) has sought Power Division’s support in achieving an amicable resolution to the issue... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:08am
Rs14bn of EDS: FBR points out ambiguity in reconciliation ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has pointed out an ambiguity in reconciliation of Rs 14 billion of... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:35am
CDC relaxes fees for sub-account holders, CDS connection KARACHI: The Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC) has completely eliminated Annual Maintenance Fee... Updated 26 Jun, 2024 09:11am
Jewellery exports in jeopardy due to FBR’s policy: PGJTEA KARACHI: The export of gold jewellery from Pakistan is in jeopardy due to the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR) new... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Taxes Food items: Additional tax to increase pressure on masses: Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Taxes IR field formations to remain open on 28th, 29th & 30th ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Inland Revenue field formations to remain open on June 28... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Taxes Cos, AOPs and salaried class: Draft of e-IT return forms unveiled ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued draft of the electronic income tax return forms for... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: The local gold prices on Tuesday inched down but silver stood unchanged, traders said. The precious metal... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
FTR abolition to cause negative impact on economy: PFVA KARACHI: Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA) has warned that abolition of the fixed tax regime... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Taxes Bodies representing exporters flay taxation plans KARACHI: Pakistan’s all exports associations on Tuesday criticized the federal government for its taxation plans... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Industry PCMEA team visits LCCI LAHORE: A delegation from the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) during a visit to the... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Industry ACCA report explains how accountants help SMEs overcome challenges LAHORE: Empathy, adaptability and the human touch are vital to SMEs navigating through today’s dynamic and... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Industry SVP FCCI says main objective of chamber is to resolve collective issues FAISALABAD: Every trade, sector and subsector has been given due representation through concerned standing ... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Commodities Iron ore pares losses BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices pared losses on Tuesday, helped by demand for the key steelmaking ingredient and... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise on Shanghai gains SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a second session to hit a more-than-one-week high on Tuesday, tracking... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Commodities Copper slips, China demand angst dominates mood LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Tuesday as a firmer dollar spurred a bout of selling, with stalled demand growth in... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Commodities Gold slides as investors await more clarity on US rate path LONDON: Gold prices fell on Tuesday as investors awaited the US inflation data due later this week to gain more... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 18.330 billion... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil falls to six-week low on poor exports BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures ended a near six-week low on Tuesday, falling for a third consecutive session,... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (June 25, 2024)... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Money & Banking US dollar gains NEW YORK: The US dollar rose against most major currencies on Tuesday, bolstered by hawkish comments from a Federal... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: S Korea won, Indonesian rupiah rally MANILA: Most Asian currencies posted modest gains against the dollar on Tuesday as investors awaited key US events... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Taxes 18pc sales tax on packaged milk: Senate proposal offers lifeline KARACHI: The National Budget 2024-25 originally proposed an 18% sales tax on packaged milk, a measure intended to... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Education: Khurshidi’s argument makes big sense EDITORIAL: It is astonishing how Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah revealed that 14,000 schools in his province... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Bank deposits of non-filers EDITORIAL: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
AJK govt unveils over Rs220bn FY2024-25 budget MIRPUR: The Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) government on Tuesday presented a budget of over Rs 220 billion for the... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Industry CCP approves acquisition of two products of Eisai by Hilton Pharma ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of two pharmaceutical products... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Industry Federal Minister of Industries & Production visit Turkmenistan ISLAMABAD: Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister of Industries and Production, paid an official visit to... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Industry Three governors from Nigeria's states visit LCCI LAHORE: Three governors from Nigeria's northern states visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Companies ‘PSO Shaheen Program’ launched KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the nation’s leading Energy Company has announced the launch of the PSO Shaheen... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am
Companies K2 Jubilee Expedition commences SKARDU: The K2 Jubilee Expedition, comprising a team of Pakistani and Italian women climbers, commenced with an... Published 26 Jun, 2024 03:15am