Challenges await as UBS makes Credit Suisse merger official ZURICH: Banking giant UBS on Monday officially merged its Swiss branches with those of Credit Suisse, but huge... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (July 07, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (July 08, 2024).... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
President for shunning differences, promoting national unity ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed upon the nation to nurture the qualities of affection, ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Health, education: KP CM for improving service delivery PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Gandapur has directed the authorities of health and education ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Muharram security plan unveiled: 40,000 personnel to be deployed across KP PESHAWAR: 40,000 security personnel would be deployed during the Muharram, whereas special contingents of the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
500 Balochistan schools to benefit from school meal programme ISLAMABAD: World Food Programme (WFP), Government of Balochistan and Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) are... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Nurses’ training on modern lines begins at LGH LAHORE: Under the direction of Post Graduate Medical Institute Principal Prof Dr. Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar, training... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Presidents, secretaries: Installation ceremony of Rotary Club Faisalabad City held FAISALABAD: Club installation ceremony of Rotary Club Faisalabad City was held at a local hotel. In the ceremony, ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
SAU’s ‘mango festival’, exhibition end on a positive note HYDERABAD: The First Mango Festival and Exhibition, hosted by Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, and... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
‘Operation Ashura’: PIA launches special flights to Najaf ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has launched a series of special flights to Najaf and Iraq to... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
DSP CTD Ali Raza killed KKARACHI: Senior Counter-Terrorism Department officer DSP Ali Raza – a close colleague of late Chaudhry Aslam –... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
PDP too for annulling agreements with IPPs KARACHI: Costly electricity is increasing the deindustrialization process fastly, which will further raise poverty... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Rainfall may trigger flash floods across country: PMD KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological department forecast on Sunday that during the next 24 hours, torrential rains may... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Shahrah-e-Faisal: SBCA to carry out work on external beautification of buildings KARACHI: In light of the directives from the Sindh government, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Malaysian heroic movie ‘PASKAL’ screens in ASEAN Movie Night in embassy ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of the Malaysia in Islamabad has screened the ASEAN Movie Night event featuring Malaysian ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
LUMS holds Graduation of 2024 Class LAHORE: LUMS recently celebrated the graduation of 1,407 scholars at the University’s 36th Convocation. Surrounded... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Agriculture and SME finance expansion: SBP issues letters to banks to develop five-year plans KARACHI: The Governor, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), chaired the second Steering Committee meeting on July 4 on... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Zardari to visit Lahore today LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari will reach Lahore on three-day visit on Monday (today). According to sources,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Murad vows to lead promotion of voluntary blood donations in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has expressed his government’s commitment to leading the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
KP govt initiates reforms to improve performance of 170 PSEs PESHAWAR: The KP government has initiated reforms to improve the performance of its 170 public sector entities ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday July 07, 2024 Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Minister orders crackdown on drug mafia across country ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi has directed to launch a comprehensive crackdown... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:22am
Cricketing structure: PCB chief starts consultation process LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has started the consultation process to strengthen the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:20am
Expert explains potential of aquaculture sector PESHAWAR: Aquaculture sector has potential to generate billions of dollars through export beside provision of ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:16am
SCF organises training session on disaster risk reduction HYDERABAD: Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) organized a three-day training session on disaster risk reduction for... Published 08 Jul, 2024 08:00am
Energy Concern voiced over adverse impact of hike in power tariffs KARACHI: Chairman of FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:56am
PM pays rich tributes to Lalak Jan Shaheed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday paid tribute to Havildar Lalak Jan Shaheed, Nishan-e-Haider on ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:53am
Stocks European shares fall on French election uncertainty PARIS: European shares fell on Friday, weighed down by losses in banks and energy stocks as investors became more... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:49am
USA Record temperatures scorch US West as Americans sweat through extreme heat WASHINGTON: A widespread heat wave is expected to deliver a fresh batch of record temperatures along the US West... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:48am
PDMA KP unveils monsoon contingency plan 2024 PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa unveiled the Monsoon Contingency... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:48am
Money & Banking Indian rupee closes flat MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed nearly unchanged on Friday as importer dollar demand weighed on the currency, even... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:48am
Energy KP to streamline development of its ‘oil, gas districts’ PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to further improve the production bonus guidelines issued ... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:44am
KP flour millers demand withdrawal of additional taxes PESHAWAR: Flour millers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have strongly opposed the recent increase in fixed tax in electricity... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:41am
Pak scientist among first recipients of Saudi citizenship ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani scientist who was brought up in England and went to a medical university is among the first... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:40am
Water, sewerage charges raised in Peshawar PESHAWAR: The Metropolitan Government Peshawar has announced a massive increase in monthly water supply and sewerage... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Two Moroccan football players lost at sea RABAT: Two Moroccan players from top-flight soccer side Ittihad Tanger have been missing at sea since Saturday after... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:32am
Federal Capital: Muharram security plans finalised ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Police have finalized comprehensive security arrangements for processions and... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:26am
Middle East Gaza deal must let Israel resume fighting until war goals met: Netanyahu CAIRO/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Any Gaza ceasefire deal must allow Israel to resume fighting until its objectives are met,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:24am
South Asia Two Indian soldiers killed, 6 Mujahideen martyred NEW DELHI: Two soldiers killed and six suspected Mujahideen martyred in two separate gun battles in Illegally Indian... Published 08 Jul, 2024 07:06am
Starmer uges ‘caution’ on Israel-Lebanon border LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday called on all sides to exercise “caution” on the border... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:32am
Alcaraz, Sinner into Wimbledon last-eight as tearful Keys quits LONDON: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a scare to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Sunday, while... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices rise amid good business volume KARACHI: Cotton prices are on the rise, as spot rate has been increases by Rs 600 per maund. The reason behind... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
An IMF budget or not? Several prominent federal ministers publicly stated that the taxation measures approved by parliament on 28 June ... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:43am
Only some bold steps can help govt fix the economy Last week, CFA Society Pakistan conducted a seminar in Karachi where two former Deputy Governors of State Bank of... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:44am
There’s need to say ‘no’ emphatically EDITORIAL: One of the most challenging and thankless jobs under the current economic conditions in Pakistan is that... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:34am
BJP and Hindutva politics EDITORIAL: Rahul Gandhi’s first speech as leader of the opposition during the motion of thanks on President’s... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 08:36am
Letters Karachi to have rains The Met Office has forecast rains for Karachi from today till 10th of July. Though these much-needed showers are... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Commodities Peshawar retail markets: Prices of essential kitchen items increase PESHAWAR: Prices of vegetables, grocery items and flour and others have increased manifold in the retail market,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Companies Master Motor launches ‘Aumark M290T’ LAHORE: Master Motor (Pvt.) Ltd., a leading automobile manufacturer of Pakistan announced its newest FOTON model... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Biden to campaign in battleground Pennsylvania as Democrats mull his candidacy WILMINGTON, (Delaware): An increasingly embattled US President Joe Biden will hit the campaign trail in the... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Asia Philippines, Japan to sign landmark defence deal today MANILA: The Philippines and Japan will sign a defence agreement on Monday that will allow their military forces to... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Africa Kenya to borrow funds, spend less after scrapping tax hikes NAIROBI: Kenyan President William Ruto on Friday announced fresh borrowing plans and spending cuts after contentious... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Europe Ex-PM Blair lays out ‘advice’ to Britain’s new leader LONDON: Former Labour prime minister Tony Blair made an early intervention in British politics on Sunday after Keir... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Middle East Iran’s president-elect Pezeshkian to be sworn in next month TEHRAN: Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian will be sworn in before parliament in early August as the Islamic republic’s... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Africa Junta states’ exit hangs over West African summit ABUJA: A West African leaders’ summit opened amid political turmoil on Sunday after the military rulers of Niger,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
NATO turns 75 with Ukraine and future on line WASHINGTON: NATO’s 75th anniversary summit was meant to showcase the triumph of a larger, stronger alliance.... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:09am
OMAP concerned at budget impacts on industry LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has expressed concerns about the recent budget announcement... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:23am
Rates PSX hits new highest-ever level KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend and hit new highest ever level during the outgoing week... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Rates Futures spread up 669bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 669bps to 16.96 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Pope deplores state of democracy, warns against ‘populists’ TRIESTE, (Italy): Pope Francis denounced populist politics and what he called “the dross of ideology” on Sunday,... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Special Judge C&ET Karachi to take up tax fraud case on 27th ISLAMABAD: Special Judge Customs & Excise Taxation Karachi will take up the matter of alleged tax fraud on fake/... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:22am
SC asks whether or not govt can promise tax credit and then take it away retrospectively? ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was asked to decide whether the government can first encourage businesses to make fresh... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:03am
Rates Largely stable KARACHI: The rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar in the previous week, consolidating its position... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Taxes: Aurangzeb for breaking IMF bailout cycle It's about time we get real, ball is in our court to provide bankable and investable projects, says finance minister on attracting foreign investment Updated 08 Jul, 2024 12:17pm
Azeri firm seeks legislative safeguards for its investment in Pakistan Details shared during recent meeting convened to fine-tune investment proposals to be presented during the visit of Azerbaijan President this week Updated 08 Jul, 2024 05:48pm
PM underscores need for boosting seaports’ efficiency KARACHI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formulation of a comprehensive plan for the... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:19am
Action ordered against officials involved in over-billing ISLAMABAD: A day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took notice of over-billing of protected electricity consumers,... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:06am
Private sector’s participation in privatisation of Discos: World Bank agrees to extend financial support under NLTA ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has agreed to extend financial support to the government to facilitate private sector... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:20am
Latest scanners on ports: FBR directed to prioritise installation KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday said that the government was taking steps for the development of... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:04am
Omer’s house raided after ATC Sargodha issues arrest warrants ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police on Sunday conducted a raid at the residence of Opposition Leader in National Assembly... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:21am
Defamation suit: ADSJ Lahore summons FBR officers ISLAMABAD: Additional District and Sessions Judge, Lahore (ADSJ) has summoned Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, and... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 09:03am
Major reforms inevitable to create economic stability: Ali Pervaiz ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance, Revenue and Power Ali Pervaiz Malik said on Sunday that the government... Published 08 Jul, 2024 06:03am
Damage suffered by Sukkur barrage: SAB takes stock of situation HYDERABAD: The Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB) on Sunday said that incidents like the collapse of two gates of the Sukkur... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 07:34am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Earnings season to test hopes for broader stocks rally NEW YORK: Hopes that the US stocks rally will broaden beyond megacaps like Nvidia will be tested in coming weeks as... Updated 08 Jul, 2024 07:46am
Legislation related to privatisation of loss-making SOEs: Minister says govt will need support of Parliament