Europe Sweden to harden family reunification rules STOCKHOLM: Sweden announced on Tuesday it would toughen up family reunification rules and potentially expand DNA... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
PCB chairman meet coaches LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Tuesday held a meeting with the coaches of the Pakistani... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Karachi United, Swindon Town FC join hands LAHORE: In an industry first and a major move for football in Pakistan, Pakistan’s premier football club Karachi... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
SC reserves verdict on reserved seats allocation case ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on the women and non-Muslims’ reserved seats allocated over and... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Cargo handling operations at KPT: impressive rise KARACHI: Cargo handling operations, including import and export at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) remained outstanding at... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
One Network and MasterCard partner for 10pc cash back on M-TAG top-ups RAWALPINDI: One Network, a leading services provider of electronic toll collection on Pakistan’s Motorways, and... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Rules of Procedure and Privileges in NA: Sub-committee to examine amendments moved by Dr Nafisa ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges appointed a sub-committee to examine the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Senate panel asks govt to appoint Bait-ul-Mal MD ISLAMABAD: Senate’s poverty alleviation panel has voiced serious concern over the slot of managing director... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Climate change thought to be biggest external risk to water security: WB ISLAMABAD: Climate change is thought to be the biggest long-term and unmitigated external risk to water security in... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Properties of Suri: SC seeks details from govt ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the government of Balochistan to submit the details of Pakistan ... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
ATC dismisses pre-arrest bail pleas of IK LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday dismissed pre-arrest bail petitions of PTI former chairman Imran... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Monsoon rains may cause urban flooding, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: The new spell of monsoon rains may cause urban flooding, flash flooding and river tributary overflow in... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Energy Oil prices slip after US crude hub escapes serious storm damage NEW YORK: Oil prices eased on Tuesday after traders learned that prolonged supply disruptions from Hurricane Beryl... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities French soft wheat crop forecast to shrink after poor weather PARIS: French soft wheat production is expected to fall by 15.4% to 29.7 million metric tons this year, the lowest... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures slip on rising stock concerns MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 2% on Tuesday, their biggest drop in a month, due to an expected... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Flood watch as Beryl sweeps across US HOUSTON: A flood watch was in place Tuesday across multiple US states as tropical depression Beryl lashes the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Modi tells Putin at Kremlin ‘war cannot solve problems’ MOSCOW: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told President Vladimir Putin that “war cannot solve... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Gaza truce talks to resume in Doha, Cairo CAIRO: Negotiations to secure a ceasefire in the Gaza war will resume in Doha on Wednesday, with the intelligence... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Maersk vessel reports being targeted by flying object in Gulf of Aden DUBAI: Shipping giant Maersk said one of its vessels, the Maersk Sentosa, reported being targeted by a flying object... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
US Congress Democrats debate Biden’s viability as he vows to fight on WASHINGTON: Democratic US lawmakers huddled for nearly two hours on Tuesday, only to emerge without a consensus on... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Europe French leftists pitch candidates for PM after inconclusive vote PARIS: French leftist parties on Tuesday pitched potential candidates to head a minority government, with parliament... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
EDF pulls out of UK mini-nuclear reactor race LONDON: French energy giant EDF has withdrawn from a competition to construct mini-nuclear reactors in Britain, the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Central Asia states hold ‘first’ war games without Russia or China ASTANA, (Kazakhstan): Central Asian countries on Tuesday held joint drills with land, naval and air forces, for the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Bulgaria takes Gazprom to court over halted supplies SOFIA, (Bulgaria): Bulgaria’s state-owned gas supplier Bulgargaz said Tuesday it was taking Gazprom to court and... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Power supply stable amid rains, says KE KARACHI: Power supply to the city remained stable on Tuesday during the first scattered showers of the monsoon ... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Energy Consumers’ recommendation, Discos, KE tariff: PD submits addendum to Nepra ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has submitted an addendum to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra)... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Phone tapping: Omar warns govt of ‘dire consequences’ ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub on Tuesday warned the government of “dire... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Azerbaijan President due on 11th ISLAMABAD: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
MENA Pakistani Mango Festival: king of fruit becomes king of discussion at Dubai event DUBAI: The king of fruits became the topic of discussion as people from across the world connected in just one... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 06:31pm
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 09, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 10, 2024)... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Stocks Index hits historic peak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its upward trend and hit new highest levels on the back of aggressive... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
World must recognise Pakistan for hosting huge refugee population: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged the international community to recognize the burden being... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Dar says he would soon visit Kabul ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Afghanistan soon to raise Pakistan’s concerns with the Afghan... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Degree programmes of SDSB at LUMS: AACSB Int’l BoDs extend accreditation LAHORE: AACSB International Board of Directors has extended the accreditation for the degree programmes offered by... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
False statements: IHC issues notices to IR Commissioners of CTO ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued notices to the Commissioner IR and Assistant Commissioner IR of... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
PFA unearths unit producing fabricated milk in Hair Village LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has unearthed a unit producing fabricated milk with hazardous chemicals in... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Iddat case ‘Date, time mentioned over divorce certificate tampered’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi’s counsel Barrister... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Bails of Omar, Fawad, Asad Umar extended LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the bails of leader of opposition in National Assembly ... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Nihao–China 2024 Silk Road Tourism Overseas Promotion launched ISLAMABAD: China Cultural Centre in Pakistan and the Cultural Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Minister for timely verification process of disabled individuals LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shaukat Butt has instructed the officers to... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Legal action being taken against power theft: DC Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Ahsan Ali Qureshi has said that legal action is being taken against the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Energy ISMA opposes hike in electricity, gas charges KARACHI: Khalid Tawab, Chairman of the Iron & Steel Merchants Association, warned that the Pakistani economy is... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
‘Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024’ Ziauddin University ranked among top three varsities in Sindh KARACHI: Ziauddin University has proudly secured a spot among the top three universities in Sindh and the top 20 in... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Office bearers of Students’ Council: SMIU organises oath taking ceremony KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Islam University’s Directorate of Students Affairs and Counselling organized Oath ... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Rigging in three NA seats in Islamabad: PML-N leader submits relevant documents, reply in ET ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) from PML-N Raja Khurram Nawaz has finally submitted the Form 45 as well as... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Three soldiers martyred in S Waziristan RAWALPINDI: On 9 July 2024, a fire exchange took place between security forces and terrorists in South Waziristan... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Don’t manage; coach them Manage the crisis. Manage the budget. Manage the meeting. Manage the demand. All of this is the core of managing... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Dancing on a volcano Ten days into the new fiscal year, the FY25 budget is already in disarray. Amid calls for a nationwide strike, the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Punjab cabinet approves ‘Roshan Gharana Programme’ LAHORE: Announcing good news for the people of Punjab, provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab Azma... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Transmission line: NTDC completes construction LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) have achieved another major milestone as the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Properties sealed LAHORE: In an operation against illegal constructions and commercial fee defaulters, the Lahore Development ... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
BISEL announces results of annual matriculation examinations LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore, announced the results of the annual matriculation... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Green Energy Project: Punjab cabinet decides to get 15m euro grant from KfW Development Bank LAHORE: Punjab Cabinet, which met here on Tuesday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
PML-N MNA submits his election record to ET IHC ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Raja Khurram Nawaz submitted his... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Letters Modi’s visit to Russia: likely impact on Pakistan Imran Khan’s visit to Russia was monumental in many respects. His visit coincided when Russia in total defiance of... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Energy SOEs: PESCO unhappy with Tax Laws (Amendment) Act ISLAMABAD: Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) is unhappy with the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024 for... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Stunted growth: the economic stalemate of Pakistan’s business landscape As nations across the globe, particularly within the developing world, experience rapid economic advancements and... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Stocks Indian shares log all-time closing high levels BENGALURU: Indian shares logged all-time closing high levels on Tuesday as car maker Maruti Suzuki and consumer... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Stocks Tech shares drive China stocks higher SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher on Tuesday, led by tech shares, as investors await the highly anticipated... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Stocks French stocks drag European shares lower on political concerns PARIS: European shares dropped for a third straight session on Tuesday, dragged down by weakness in French stocks as... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Stocks Nasdaq, S&P 500 power on as Nvidia surge lifts tech stocks NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hovered at record highs on Tuesday, propelled by gains in Nvidia and other... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Stocks Nikkei hits record high SYDNEY: Japan’s Nikkei hit a record high on Tuesday, while investors elsewhere waited anxiously to see if Federal... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Energy US natgas prices rise NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 3% on Tuesday on forecasts for the brutal heat wave blanketing much ... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 137,624 tonnes of cargo comprising 105,623 tonnes of import cargo and 32,001... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Tuesday (July 09, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
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 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (July 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (July 09, 2024).... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 09, 2024).... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (July 09, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (July 09, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
PPP and SIC force govt to defer SOEs bill ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) together with the opposition parties in the National Assembly, including... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 03:38pm
Property deals, salaries, car purchase: FBR notifies change in WHT provisions New category of late filers has been introduced for persons who are appearing on ATL but have not filed return by the extended due date Updated 10 Jul, 2024 10:24am
Tajir Dost Scheme: Registration process to begin in 42 cities: FBR ISLAMABAD: In a major development to register 3.2 million shopkeepers/traders, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 03:39pm
June remittances soar 44.4pc YoY KARACHI: The workers’ remittances from overseas Pakistanis have increased by 44.4 percent on year-on-year basis... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
ECNEC approves ML-1 Phase I ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) met on Tuesday under the chairmanship of... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 03:38pm
Relief announced for protected power consumers: Country has navigated hard times, says PM Announces Rs 50 billion package to provide relief of up to seven rupees per unit to around 25 million domestic power consumers Updated 10 Jul, 2024 03:38pm
Granting blanket powers to intelligence agency deplorable: PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vehemently condemned the federal cabinet’s notification to give blanket... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 08:29am
National security: Govt authorises ISI to intercept calls, messages ISLAMABAD: The federal government has authorised the country’s top spy agency –the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 08:31am
Suki Kinari project will commence generation from Nov ISLAMABAD: The country’s hydel generation will increase further with the 884 MW Suki Kinari Hydropower Project,... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 03:38pm
Hydropower project: Riali-II to be processed on ‘must run & take-and-pay’ basis ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to process the 7.08 MW Riali-II hydropower project as must run on a... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 08:41am
Taxes President opposes proposed agriculture tax? LAHORE: President Asif Zardari stressed on Tuesday the pivotal role of agriculture in Pakistan’s future, lamenting... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Taxes Solid surface materials: Customs’ valuations revised ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of solid... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
PAAPAM demands RD on all old, used vehicles ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), led by Chairman Abdul... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 09:32am
Sindh E&T dept surpasses Rs13bn target: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control,... Updated 10 Jul, 2024 08:31am
Cracks in the coalition? EDITORIAL: A new trend of inter-ministerial disputes spilling out into the open seems to be developing, which... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Reckless government spending EDITORIAL: It is becoming increasingly clear that our rulers are either still oblivious to the extent of the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking Tier-III certified data centre: Allied Bank collaborates with CNS KARACHI: Allied Bank has signed an agreement with CNS Engineering Pakistan to develop a Tier-III certified Data... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Industry Revised regulations notified for packaging of flour LAHORE: The Punjab Food Department on Tuesday notified revised regulations for the packaging of flour across the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Samsons agri farm pioneers new era of sustainable farming ISLAMABAD: Samsons Agri Farm, a leading agri-business group has pioneered a new era of sustainable farming in... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Gold prices fall slightly KARACHI: The local gold prices on Tuesday inched down but silver stood firm, traders said. The precious metal lost... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Industry CAT dismisses appeal against CCP ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed the appeal filed by M/s Creative Engineering... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking BoK celebrates ‘MSME Week’ ISLAMABAD: Bank of Khyber (BoK) proudly celebrated MSME Week, an initiative by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP),... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Taxes KCCI urges FBR to revisit ‘controversial’ SRO KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has urged the Federal... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking MasterCard partners with BoP KARACHI: The Master-Card strive women program in Pakistan welcomes a new partnership with the Bank of Punjab (BoP),... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking Dollar gains as Fed’s Powell cautious on rate cuts NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged progress in inflation,... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies dip BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies edged lower on Tuesday while regional stocks were mixed as global markets awaited... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends flat MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Tuesday, tracking largely subdued price action in its Asian peers, as... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Capacity-based model transition to take-and-pay model: 24 conditions proposed to strike new deals between govt, IPPs