Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rises to record high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to an intraday peak in a choppy session on Wednesday as financial shares... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:40am
Minister for implementing uniform sanitation system LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that implementing a uniform sanitation system in the... Updated 11 Jul, 2024 07:58am
LHC discharges Sanam Javed in May 9 riots case LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday discharged PTI activist Sanam Javed in a case of May 9 riots registered... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
JI demands cleaning gutters ahead of rains KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Wednesday lashed out at the ruling PPP for failing to unclog the storm ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Indictment of Elahi deferred till Aug 20th LAHORE: A special court (central) on Wednesday deferred the indictment of PTI President Parvez Elahi again till... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Governor vows to improve governance, standard of universities LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has expressed his resolve to play his role for improving the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Gen Sahir discusses military cooperation with Russian officials RAWALPINDI: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, on official visit to Russia, ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Iddat case: Court seeks arguments on Maneka’s pleas ISLAMABAD: A local court hearing the Iddat case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Cloudy weather likely in GB Islamabad: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)'s National Emergencies Operation Centre anticipated that... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
ATC extends judicial remand of Qureshi LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday extended judicial remand of PTI leader Shah Mahmood Qureshi for... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Newspaper holiday KARACHI: All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) will observe one closed holiday on account of “ASHURA” on... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Non-availability of connectivity: POs have not sent snapshots of results to RO, ET told ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) informed an Election Tribunal of the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
IFRP suspension: FO rejects UNHCR statement ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday contradicted the statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
15 killed as jeep plunges into ditch MUZAFFARABAD: As many as 15 people died and another four injured when their jeep plunged into a river in Neelum... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
IK urges CJP to ‘uphold’ principle of impartiality ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan has asked Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa to uphold the principle of... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Court approves prosecution’s plea seeking transfer of case against Gandapur ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday approved a prosecution’s plea seeking the transfer of the illegal weapons ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Hunger strike: IK says he has not taken ‘final’ decision ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that he has yet not... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Justice Jahangiri receives suspicious calls, messages? ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri received “suspicious calls and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rightsizing initiative: Five ministries given July 12 deadline to respond KARACHI: Five federal ministries have been identified as the initial focus of a comprehensive rightsizing initiative... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Chinese citizens: timely completion of security audit ordered ISLAMABAD: The Core Committee on Security of Chinese (CCSC) on Wednesday reviewed the security of Chinese citizens ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
NHP for Wapda doubled for onward payment to KP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the amount of net hydel profit (NHP) for the Water and Power... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
NA panel approves SOEs bill by majority vote ISLAMABAD: Amid serious concerns of some committee members about the performance of the power sector, a meeting of... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Denmark to introduce world’s first livestock carbon tax COPENHAGEN: Denmark will introduce the world’s first carbon tax on livestock, a unique measure designed to bring... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
NATO begins sending F-16 jets to Ukraine as Biden leads summit WASHINGTON: NATO allies announced Wednesday they had started the long-promised transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine as... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
43 sentenced to life for ‘terror’ links in UAE mass trial DUBAI: A court in the United Arab Emirates has handed life sentences to 43 Emiratis for “terrorist” links, state... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
CPJ urges Taliban to allow private radio station to resume work NEW YORK: The Taliban must cease their relentless crackdown on independent media in Afghanistan and allow the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
China seeks to boost Shanghai bloc to counter the West BEIJING: China is seeking to strengthen its leadership of an expanding bloc of nations it sees as a potential... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Israeli army orders evacuation of battle-torn Gaza City GAZA STRIP: Israel’s army dropped thousands of leaflets over war-torn Gaza City on Wednesday urging all residents... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 10, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (July 11 2024)... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Railways urges govt to include pensioners in national account ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has requested the federal government to include railway pensioners in the national... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
US CG Peshawar inaugurates Malakand English Scholarship Programme PESHAWAR: US Consulate General Peshawar held an opening ceremony for the University of Malakand’s English Access... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
PITB concludes blood camp drive LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has concluded its two-day blood camp drive, organized in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
PFA disposes of 900kg mangoes LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) disposed of 900 kilograms of mangoes on Wednesday for using calcium carbide... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Malir Expressway: Murad orders completion of first phase on Aug 14 KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah reviewing the progress of major development works in progress in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Minister, S&P delegation discuss current economic situation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday held a meeting with the delegation of Standard &... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Letters ‘Modi’s visit to Russia: likely impact on Pakistan’ This is apropos my letter to the Editor titled ‘Modi’s visit to Russia: impact on Pakistan’ carried by the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: The local gold prices on Wednesday saw a slight rise but silver remained unchanged, traders said. The... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Taxes Alternative medicines: PCDA seeks withdrawal of 18pc GST immediately KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) strongly condemned the imposition of an 18% general... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Middle class on a spinning wheel Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes,”... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Taxes KPRA surpasses revenue target by Rs6.77bn PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has successfully collected Rs41.77 billion against the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry KATI demands cut in electricity rate to 9 cents/kw KARACHI: Johar Qandhari, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has pointed out that the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Energy OPEC sees world oil demand rising by 2.25m bpd in 2024 MOSCOW/LONDON: OPEC stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024 and next year,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled stricter rules Wednesday on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Money & Banking Dollar dips against euro NEW YORK: The dollar dipped against the euro on Wednesday before Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is due to... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Money & Banking Yuan slumps to near 8-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slid to nearly eight-month lows against the US dollar on Wednesday, after data showed the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends lower MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended marginally lower on Wednesday due to slight pressure from importers’ dollar bids,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Stocks Nvidia-led megacap charge buoys Wall Street NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 again touching record highs as strength in... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Stocks European shares rise on real estate boost PARIS: European shares advanced on Wednesday amid broad-based gains and upbeat corporate updates while investors... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Stocks China stocks fall on weak inflation data SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Wednesday, after data showed the country’s consumer prices grew for a fifth... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Energy US natgas prices ease on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Wednesday on recent increases in output, a drop in the amount of... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures extend losses on rising stocks MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Wednesday as inventories rose to a four-month high in June and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Energy Oil gains on supportive US stockpile data HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Wednesday after a jump in US refining activity last week prompted a bigger draw than... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Soyabean futures easier on strong US crop prospects CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures fell to a 2020 low on Wednesday, while corn hovered near a four-year... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures reversed course to end higher on Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen, although soft... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 21.123 billion... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Copper prices rebound as dollar dips LONDON: Copper prices in London rose for the first time in three sessions on Wednesday with support from a weaker... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 131,908 tonnes of cargo comprising 32996 tonnes of import cargo and 53,718... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Commodities Gold rises on Fed rate-cut expectations BENGALURU: Gold prices rose on Wednesday after comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raised expectations... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (July 10, 2024)... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
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 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (July ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 10, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 10, 2024).... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 10, 2024).... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 10, 2024)... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 10, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 10, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry OICCI survey: Foreign investors concerned at security situation KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), has released the results of its latest... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry TDAP to participate in Heimtextil exhibition KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will participate in the world’s largest home and contract... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry Industry leaders unite for urgent implementation of CTBCM regime KARACHI: In a significant show of unity, leading industrial chambers and associations came together at a... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Industry Seventh Agricultural Census 2024 inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal inaugurated the Seventh... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Companies CCP clears merger: Nimir acquiring certain assets of P&G ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger within the consumer care market. The... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:25am
PTA too against pegging spectrum with US dollar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) supports the idea to not peg spectrum with the US dollar at ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:24am
Companies Systems Ltd hosts British HC LAHORE: Systems Limited, Pakistan’s leading provider of IT and IT-Enabled Services in Pakistan, had the distinct... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:19am
Housing projects: meeting reviews progress ISLAMABAD: Under the chairmanship of Director General Capt Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (retd), an All Project Progress... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:14am
Energy Monsoon: Iesco staff put on high alert ISLAMABAD: Iesco field formations have been put on high alert due to the monsoon rains. Iesco Chief Executive ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:10am
KP govt to extend BRT service from Chamkani to Pabbi PESHSWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided on Wednesday to extend BRT service from Chamkani to Pabbi... Published 11 Jul, 2024 07:08am
Industry NKATI president urges govt to lend a helping hand to SMEs KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI), has called... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Taxes Transfers, postings in FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday transferred and posted 25 officials of Pakistan Customs... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Companies Jazz Digital Squad’s grand finale concludes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's largest Data Hackathon, the Jazz Digital Squad, has concluded with a grand finale in ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am
New financial landscape: Importance of upskilling treasury professionals stressed KARACHI: Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Dr. Inayat Hussain Wednesday said continuous ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:35am
Industry Fruit and Vegetables Association team meets LCCI chief LAHORE: A delegation from the Fruit and Vegetables Association held a meeting with Kashif Anwar, President of the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:32am
Credit cards under ‘Kissan Card’ scheme will be available by Aug 10 LAHORE: The Secretary Agriculture Punjab, Iftikhar Ali Sahoo, said here on Wednesday that the credit cards to be... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:30am
Nawaz seeks reorganisation of PML-N LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif is going to start direct contacts with the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:27am
CS directs departments to submit PC-1 under ADP by 31st LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, on Wednesday, directed the provincial departments to submit the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Energy Costly electricity: FESCO says trying to compensate consumers through minimum line losses, uninterrupted power supply FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is trying its optimum best to compensate its consumers for... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Stocks PSX holidays KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) will remain closed on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 and Wednesday, July 17,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:20am
JI to stage sit-in against power tariffs on 12th LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has called on the government to reduce electricity tariffs,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:16am
Taxes Tax dept can’t reject advance tax estimates filed by taxpayer LAHORE: A taxpayer company has challenged unwarranted recovery of advance tax by the tax department, saying that the... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:13am
PCB removes selectors Wahab, Razzaq LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday terminated the services of Abdul Razzaq and Wahab Riaz as... Published 11 Jul, 2024 06:10am
Addressing ‘a matter of grave concern’ EDITORIAL: In his wide-ranging speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit themed “Strengthening... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:58am
Moving the capital back to Karachi To save Jinnah’s Pakistan, voices are being raised to move the capital back to his city from where the journey had... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:52am
‘Nationwide protests’? It seems the mainstream press is finally waking up to the social implications of the new tax regime. So far it’s... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:51am
About energy reforms EDITORIAL: It seems we’ve all but reached the point where unaffordable energy alone will break the working class,... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:51am
Rates PSX closes deep in the red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday opened on a positive note, however failed to continue this trend and... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am
Strike against TTP inside Afghanistan: US says it’s related to independent decisions of Pakistan WASHINGTON: The United States has hinted at potential military strikes against Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am
Over 500 shops gutted in Sunday Bazaar ISLAMABAD: Over 500 shops were gutted in Sunday Bazaar on Wednesday after a massive fire broke out due to unknown... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am
Two soldiers, two policemen martyred, terrorist killed RAWALPINDI: A joint intelligence based operation was conducted by Security Forces and Police in general area Hassan... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:14am