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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
EDF pulls out of UK mini-nuclear reactor race LONDON: French energy giant EDF has withdrawn from a competition to construct mini-nuclear reactors in Britain, the...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (July 09, 2024). ==================================== BR... 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 Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 09, 2024).... 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
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 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 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
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... 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 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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Properties sealed LAHORE: In an operation against illegal constructions and commercial fee defaulters, the Lahore Development ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Prices stable amid moderate activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (July 09, 2024)... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, buoyed by firmer synthetic rubber prices and a rally in the... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Dalian iron ore eases NEW DELHI: Dalian iron ore futures prices fell on Tuesday, weighed down by concerns about demand in top consumer... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Gold holds steady BENGALURU: Gold prices were little changed on Tuesday as the dollar held firm and Treasury yields ticked higher,... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Jordan gets 7 participants in 120,000 tons of wheat tender HAMBURG: Seven trading companies are believed to be taking part so far in the international tender on Tuesday from... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities China demand hopes hold copper prices steady LONDON: Copper prices steadied on Tuesday as prospects of stronger demand from top consumer China triggered... Published 10 Jul, 2024 03:14am
Commodities Wheat, corn steady after falling on better US crop ratings CANBERRA: Chicago wheat and corn futures steadied on Tuesday, after sharp declines in the previous session as data... 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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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