Saudi Airlines flight escaped major accident at Peshawar Airport KARACHI: The flight 792 of Saudi Airlines has escaped major accident at Peshawar Airport. According to the details,... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:28am
E-Bike programme launched: CM vows to come up with more initiatives LAHORE: Inaugurating the Chief Minister’s Youth Initiative, E-bike programme by giving the symbolic key of the... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:27am
Narcotics worth millions of rupees seized KARACHI: The Sindh Excise and Narcotics Control Department conducted five major raids across Karachi, resulting in... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:27am
SFA DG defers operations in Korangi for two months KARACHI: Director General of Sindh Food Authority (SFA), Muzamil Hussain, announced a two-month deferment in... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:27am
Black Box Sounds, Alliance Française sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Black Box Sounds, an art and culture lab and communication for change organisation and Alliance ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:27am
Iddat case: Court requested to dismiss complainant’s pleas with heavy fine ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and his wife’s counsel in the Iddat case... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:27am
Sindh cabinet decides to protect Karoonjhar, designates Khasar as granite mining area KARACHI: The provincial cabinet has decided to protect the entire Karoonjhar as cultural and heritage sites, ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:27am
2nd meeting of steering committee of IDEAS held KARACHI: The 2nd Steering Committee meeting of the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) was held at... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:27am
44,000 Afghans still awaiting US, foreign resettlement ISLAMABAD: At least 44,000 Afghans approved for relocation to Western nations following the Taliban’s return to... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:27am
Matriculation examination: Students of Laboratory Higher Secondary School UAF bag highest positions FAISALABAD: The students of Laboratory Higher Secondary School, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, achieved the... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:26am
Justice Aalia Neelum becomes first female LHC CJ LAHORE: Justice Aalia Neelum of the Lahore High Court on Thursday took oath as first female Chief Justice of Lahore... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:20am
PRA amends Electronic Invoice Monitoring System Rules LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has amended the Electronic Invoice Monitoring System Rules 2019, under... Updated 21 Oct, 2024 08:30am
D&SJ Abher Gul made first woman registrar of LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Thursday in her first day decisions appointed District... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:15am
World Bank, Punjab govt agree to cooperate on climate change LAHORE: The World Bank and the Punjab government agreed on Thursday to cooperate in areas of climate change, air... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:13am
JI postpones protest in respect of Ashura LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has postponed the Islamabad sit-in until July 26 out of... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:11am
ECP considers option of allowing ‘virtual appearance’ to IK ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity on Thursday considered the option of allowing “virtual appearance” to... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:09am
JI demands city govt clear drains KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Thursday repeated its demand for unclogging of the chocked drains in the... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:07am
Naqvi meets Dawoodi Bohra head KARACHI: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the head of Dawoodi Bohra community Syedna Mufazl Saifuddin during... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:05am
No plan to enter into any talks with terrorist bodies: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday once again stated in categorical terms that Pakistan has no plan to enter... Published 12 Jul, 2024 07:00am
Bilateral political consultations: Pakistan, Estonia hold fourth round ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Republic of Estonia held the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in which... Published 12 Jul, 2024 06:58am
Balochistan CM meets President ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad at... Published 12 Jul, 2024 06:55am
Tax the super-rich, ex-leaders tell G20 BRASILIA: Former presidents and prime ministers have sent an open letter to current leaders of the world’s 20... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Media organisations urge Israel to open access to Gaza NEW YORK: More than 60 media and civil society organizations have signed an open letter urging Israel to give... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
South Asia India court delays nearly $90K defamation order against journalist NEW YORK: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed an order requiring journalist Rahul Pandita to pay INR7.5... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Kenyan president sacks cabinet, bowing to pressure from protests NAIROBI: Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday fired his entire cabinet apart from the foreign minister, bowing... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
China warns NATO with army drills on alliance’s doorstep WARSAW: China is staging army drills with Belarus this week at NATO’s eastern border, in a sign of escalating... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
NATO boosts Asia ties in face of China WASHINGTON: NATO leaders on Thursday looked to bolster ties with Asian partners after slamming China as a ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Europe French left blasts Macron, demands keys to govt PARIS: French left-wingers attacked President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday after he called for a broad coalition... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
World Population Day 11 July: Messages from Syed Murad Ali Shah Chief Minister, Sindh TEXT: Every year on 11th July, World Population Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the concerning growth ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (July 11, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Some economic advice for the PM The first thing perhaps that the PM needs to understand is that the over-board monetary austerity – over-emphasis on... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:28am
FED on transfer of immoveable property “Accordingly CVT was abolished through the Finance Act 2010 as charge and levy of CVT became a provincial subject.... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:55am
Letters ‘Modi’s visit to Russia: likely impact on Pakistan’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor titled ‘Modi’s visit to Russia: impact on Pakistan’... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Never too late Pakistan’s political and economic problems stem from incompetency, poor governance and above all corruption. Why... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:39am
Addressing gas sector circular debt: causes and solutions The gas sector in Pakistan, which was relatively stable until 2013, has since faced the substantial challenge of... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:32am
Power bills: FBR to explain the reasons behind ‘two further taxes’ today ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry and the Federal Board of Revenue’s failure to explain the logic of collecting two... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 09:18am
Stocks Gulf markets in black ahead of US inflation test DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday as traders awaited key US data that was expected to... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Stocks Megacaps drag Wall Street lower NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 fell from record highs on Thursday, weighed by megacap stocks, as investors... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Stocks European shares rise on soft US inflation data PARIS: European shares extended gains on Thursday as more upbeat earning updates and softer-than-expected US... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares inch down as healthcare stocks fall BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares inched down on Thursday, as a fall in healthcare stocks outweighed a rise in consumer... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Stocks China shares rebound on short-selling curbs HONG KONG: China stocks rebounded on Thursday after the securities regulator announced further curbs on ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei hits all-time high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average surged to an all-time high on Thursday, crossing 42,000 points for the first... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Stocks PSX posts minor gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
US, Finland, Canada join forces on icebreaker ships WASHINGTON: The United States, Finland and Canada will work together on the production of icebreaker ships to boost... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Energy US natgas prices weaker NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 2% to a two-month low on Thursday on a bigger-than-expected weekly... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 128,166 tonnes of cargo comprising 74,397 tonnes of import cargo and 53,769... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Commodities Gold reclaims $2,400 mark after US inflation data lifts rate-cut bets BENGALURU: Gold prices jumped more than 1% on Thursday to break above the $2,400 per ounce level after data showed ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Commodities Asia coffee: Prices higher in Vietnam amid sluggish trade HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (INDONESIA): Coffee prices in Vietnam inched higher, with trading activities coming to a halt... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Commodities Iron ore rebounds ahead of key China meeting BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Thursday amid mounting speculation that top consumer China will... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Commodities Copper slips as rising stocks highlight poor demand prospects LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Thursday as poor demand prospects particularly in top consumer China and an... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (July 11, 2024)... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Energy Oil prices up as US inflation data raises rate cut hopes NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Thursday, keeping the Brent benchmark above $85 a barrel, as hopes rose for US interest... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
World Population Day 11 July: Messages from Dr. Natalia Kanem UNFPA Executive Director TEXT: For humanity to progress, people must be counted, wherever they are and whoever they are - in all their... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
World Population Day 11 July: Messages from Hafiz Abdul Hadi Bullo Secretary to Government of Sindh Population Welfare Department TEXT: The Population Welfare Department of Sindh commemorates World Population Day annually on 11th July. The theme... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
World Population Day 11 July: Messages from Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho Minister for Health & Population Welfare, Sindh TEXT: The theme set this year for World Population Day 2024 is very important as it focuses on the availability,... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (July 11, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (July 12, 2024)... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
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 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (July 11, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (July 11, 2024).... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (July 11, 2024).... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (July 11, 2024)... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (July 11, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (July 11, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Commodities Gold prices depict further strength KARACHI: Gold on Thursday became further costlier on the local market but silver was unchanged, traders said. The... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Money & Banking Sukuk Standard: AAOIFI and Meezan Bank host public hearing session KARACHI: The Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI) with Meezan Bank... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Taxes Ex-parte orders passed by IR officers: FBR chief moved against arbitrary tax demands ISLAMABAD: Tax advisers have approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman against the arbitrary tax ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Insincere calls for national unity In his message on the beginning of the new Islamic year, PPP leader President Asif Ali Zardari urged the nation to... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 07:51am
Power tariff cuts for protected consumers EDITORIAL: The government’s clear lack of planning regarding measures of national importance that directly impact... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 07:53am
Companies PTCL Group signs javelin star Arshad Nadeem as brand ambassador KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest telecom and ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) has signed ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Industry Pakistan & Indonesia need to formulate FTA: FPCCI KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has stressed that Pakistan needs to work with Indonesia to formulate a... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Excessive valuation of immovable properties: FTO’s directive to FBR ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has again directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland Revenue... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:41am
Money & Banking Dollar drops, yen surges NEW YORK: The dollar dropped on Thursday after data showed headline consumer prices unexpectedly fell in June, with... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends weaker MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended slightly weaker on Thursday, pressured by dollar demand from state-run banks and... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures reverse early losses SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures reversed early losses on Thursday, buoyed by a rally in the domestic stock ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures up NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures settled higher on Thursday even as an industry regulator said inventories in... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Commodities Wheat, corn and soybeans rebound ahead of data PARIS/JAKARTA: Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures regained ground on Thursday after losses this week on... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:48am
Flour mills go on countrywide strike Overall, 2,000 flour including 250 mills of Sindh completely shut their operations Updated 12 Jul, 2024 09:28am
Discos, KE’s base tariff raise bid: Nepra puts its stamp on govt’s proposed uniform SoTs ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has stamped federal government’s proposed... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:41am
PD says ready to annul IPPs pacts if NA panel instructs Remarks of the Power Division comes a day before the meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Power Updated 12 Jul, 2024 12:11pm
Traders, shopkeepers and retailers: FBR drafts ‘simple’ tax payment system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has drafted a very simple tax payment system for traders, shopkeepers... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 09:22am
Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to expand investment volume up to $2bn ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan on Thursday agreed to enhance the bilateral investment level up to US$2 billion ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am
IMF will continue to discuss policy goals and actions ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will continue to discuss policy goals and actions that could form... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 09:21am
Taxing agriculture income: Understanding with provinces reached, claims Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that the size of the new International Monetary Fund... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 08:47am
Economy on the right track: Group CEO Standard Chartered KARACHI: Bill Winters Group CEO of Standard Chartered (SC) Bank is very optimistic about Pakistan’s economy and said... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 09:20am
Diplomatic, official passport holders: CD issues directive to get visa only from UAE embassy ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has asked the officials carrying diplomatic/official passports to get the United ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am
Ports/terminals efficiency, cost savings: PM directs ministry to conduct third-party audit ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) to conduct third-party... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am
SBP allows IT cos to acquire shareholding in entities abroad KARACHI: In order to enhance IT exports, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday allowed export-oriented IT... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 09:05am
Reserved seats case: SC’s verdict on SIC plea put off till today ISLAMABAD: Full Court of the Supreme Court will announce judgment on the women and non-Muslims reserved seats... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am
Energy Oil demand growth slowing, China consumption dips: IEA PARIS: The International Energy Agency trimmed its forecasts Thursday as it said world oil demand growth continues ... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am
CPPs more efficient than IPPs, KE: Jam ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan is said to have come forward to rescue over 100 Captive Power Plants... Updated 12 Jul, 2024 09:04am
ICT admin imposes ban on 27 scholars ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (IC) administration of has imposed a ban on 27 religious scholars from... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am
SC’s judgment on civilians’ trial by military courts: Appeals filed as per advice of the Law Division: AG ISLAMABAD: Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that the appeals against the... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am
Energy BoDs meeting to review SNGPL’s overall performance held LAHORE: The Petroleum Division, Sui Northern Gas Pipe Lines Limited (SNGPL) Board of Directors (BOD) and the... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am
Final tax regime: Exporters concerned at exclusion of rice, maize LAHORE: Exporters of rice, maize and sesame showing their distress over excluding these commodities from the final... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am
Industry LCCI holds awareness session LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Thursday organized an awareness session on “Major Corporate... Published 12 Jul, 2024 05:43am