South Asia India announces ‘Murder of Constitution Day’ remembrance NEW DELHI: India said Friday it would hold an annual “Murder of the Constitution Day” from next year,... Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:28am
Companies DHCL, ECPL, DHPL: CCP approves merger for capital allocation, resilience portfolio ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved a merger for capital allocation and resilience... Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:24am
Stocks Ijarah Sukuk: PSX inducts Meezan Bank as first market maker KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday announced the induction of Meezan Bank as the first market maker ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:21am
Iran demands US pay $6.8bn for sanctions impact on patients TEHRAN: An Iranian court has ordered the United States to pay almost $6.8 billion in damages for the effect of... Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:18am
Lahore faces urban flooding LAHORE: A record of last 30 years was broken on Friday when the city of Lahore witnessed 315 millimeter. The city ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:17am
Justice Farooq refers plea to LHC CJ LAHORE: Justice Farooq Haider of the Lahore High Court on Friday referred a petition to Chief Justice for its... Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:15am
Governor pays a visit to Bibi Pak Daman LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan Friday visited Darbar Bibi Pak Daman where he offered special... Published 13 Jul, 2024 07:14am
South Asia Congress asks Modi to tax billionaires more NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to impose an... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:54am
Weekly SPI inflation up 0.11pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended July 11, 2024, increased by 0.11 per... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:47am
PTI demands resignations of CEC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded that Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja be ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:44am
PTI entitled to reserved seats: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s 11 judges ruled that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is a political party and is... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:44am
No threat to govt after ruling: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar Friday said that the Supreme Court decision to ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:34am
BII Board evinces interest in power transmission system ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb was called on by a delegation from... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Ban imposed on import of wheat ISLAMABAD: Federal Government has imposed ban on import of wheat. In an SRO issued on Friday Commerce Ministry has... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:27am
Red-ball matches in Australia: Sahibzada Farhan to lead Pakistan Shaheens LAHORE: The right-handed batter Sahibzada Farhan has been named captain of Pakistan Shaheens for two four-day ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Four-day leadership workshop on climate change concludes HYDERABAD: Climate change is inevitable, and its adverse impacts on lives are evident. Changing lifestyles and... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Russia’s pullout from Ukraine nuclear plant: Pakistan remains abstain from UNGA vote NEW YORK: With Pakistan abstaining, the United Nations General Assembly voted to demand that Russia “urgently... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Aliyev, Zardari for expanding bilateral trade ISLAMABAD: The signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Pakistan and Azerbaijan would give a new impetus... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
PDWP approves 23 schemes worth Rs46bn LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved 23 development schemes for irrigation and... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
From planning to end of contract: Procurement only through E-PADS, ministries told ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has asked all the ministries and their attached... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Reserved seats: PPP says it’s ‘ambiguous’ verdict KARACHI: Senior Minister of Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) respects... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Indonesian CG praises products being manufactured in Karachi KARACHI: Consul General of Indonesia Dr. June Kuncoro Hadiningrat, while highly appreciating a wide range of ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Metro B publications: APNS meeting discusses issues KARACHI: A meeting of the Metro B Publications Committee of the APNS was held at Islamabad on July 11, 2024, ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Suspicious email messages: Online users urged to avoid opening links ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company has strongly recommended Pakistani online users to avoid opening links of... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 12, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (July 13, 2024)... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Rates PSX declines on SC verdict KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a highly volatile session, as after positive opening, the ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
First breast milk bank opposed by clerics KARACHI: A hospital that launched the first breast milk bank for premature babies in Pakistan is negotiating for it... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Pakistan, Azerbaijan agree to enhance ties: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to further enhance bilateral trade and investment and to develop... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 08:51am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares advance on gains in financials COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, lifted by gains in financial and consumer staple stocks. The CSE... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Stocks Dow hits record high, small caps jump NEW YORK: The Dow touched a record high on Friday as this year’s lagging stocks gained favor on optimism that the... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Stocks European shares hit over 1-month high on earnings PARIS: European shares advanced on Friday and logged their second consecutive weekly gains on upbeat earnings and... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Stocks China stocks subdued on mixed trade data SHANGHAI: China stocks were subdued on Friday in line with other Asian markets, with mixed trade data weighing on... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Stocks Nikkei drops from record peak on chip sell-off TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped more than 2% on Friday, retreating from the previous session’s ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
UHS to extend BDS programme with new curriculum LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has accorded in principle approval, to introduce a new modular... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Agri census: Training of Census Master Trainers begins ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) is making efforts to conduct the 7th Agricultural Census, the... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Energy SSGC removes 2,890 illegal connections KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company's Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS&CGTO) and Customer... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
SSGC announces gas holiday tomorrow KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including power... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
‘SC verdict on reserved seats should be reviewed’ ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah said that the Supreme Court’s verdict... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Promotion of solar energy top priority: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that promotion of solar energy in the energy sector is the... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
PFD takes possession of 34 acres of forest land in Sialkot LAHORE: The Punjab Forest Department (PFD) has taken possession of 34 acres of forest land in Sialkot District which... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Cotton & Textile Cotton growing areas: PAD establishes Kissan Sahulat Centres LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has established 62 Kissan Sahulat Centers in cotton growing areas of... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Brick kilns: LHC directs Punjab govt to take action LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the Punjab government to take action against brick kilns who... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Energy Deadlock between LPGDA and Admin Hyderabad ends HYDERABAD: Chairman All Pakistan LPG Distribution Association Irfan Khokhar in a press conference along with other... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Rain challenge: CM tells WASA officials there must be no complacency LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the administration and WASA officials to immediately ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Christian model villages being planned LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora Friday held a meeting with the Bishop of... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Arrangements of SCO-CHG moot reviewed ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting of the high-level... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Monsoon rains: Sindh govt completes preparations: Arsalan KARACHI: Sindh Government Spokesman and Mayor of Sukkur, Arsalan islam Sheikh, on Thursday announced that the Sindh... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Senate body for collaborating in reforming ministry, combating corruption ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works urged the need to collaborate in reforming the Housing... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Iddat case: court adjourns hearing till today ISLAMABAD: The lawyer of the complainant in Iddat case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and his ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Bushra’s plea: IHC says ‘right to life does not mean mere existence but means...’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, directed the federal government to ensure the safety of life and... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
President Qatar S&T Park meets IT minister ISLAMABAD: President Qatar Science and Technology Park Dr Jack Lau called on Minister of State for IT and... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
NDMA predicts rainfall across KP today ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority’s National Emergencies Operation Center anticipated that... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Reserved seats: Fazl accepts, albeit partially, SC verdict ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has stated that his party partially accepts... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Cabinet body visits Faisalabad FAISALABAD: On the mission of establishing peace and order during Muharram, members of the Cabinet Committee for... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
‘Do more’, IMF asks Pakistan The Pakistan budget 2024-25 appears to have largely satisfied the IMF (International Monetary Fund), prompting it to... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 07:35am
The street vendors Nearly every household in Karachi has heard this person making the rounds, especially if you are living in apartment... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 07:43am
Letters The growing Israeli belligerence According to media reports, more than 60 media and civil society organizations have signed an open letter urging... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Gold prices jump KARACHI: The local gold prices in Friday saw a big leap with the global bullion value going past $2400 an ounce,... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
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 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (July 12,... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 12, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (July 12, 2024).... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (July 12, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
FBR fails to achieve Rs9.4trn collection target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs9.3 trillion during the whole fiscal year 2023-24,... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:17pm
Briefing to NA panel: New revenue measures won’t be withdrawn: FBR chief ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Amjed Zubair Tiwana Friday said new revenue measures taken in the... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:19am
Privatisation of 3 electricity distribution cos: Appointment of financial advisor this year ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Privatization was informed that the appointment of a financial advisor... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 08:55am
PASSCO privatisation: PM for preparing action plan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed to prepare an action plan regarding the privatisation of... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 09:50am
Domestic consumers: Hike in power rates up to Rs7.12 notified ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday notified a hike in electricity prices up to Rs 7.12 per unit for... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:32am
To be conducted by PPIB, CPPA-G and Nepra: Govt orders ‘audit’ of agreements with IPPs ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari on Friday ordered the audit of dozens of IPPs (Independent... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 08:53am
ECP likely to meet next week ISLAMABAD: The poll body is expected to hold a meeting next week to implement the decision of the Supreme Court in... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Development budget: FD unveils strategy for release of funds ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has issued a strategy for release of funds for development budget for financial year... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 08:51am
MoF issues strategy for release of recurrent budget funds ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry on Friday issued strategy for release of recurrent budget funds for 2024-25 fiscal... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 09:39am
Islamabad airport outsourcing: Bid submission date extended for two months ISLAMABAD: The Steering Committee on Outsourcing Airports has allowed extension in the bid submission date for... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 09:37am
Money & Banking Yen hits 4-week high against dollar NEW YORK: The yen hit an almost four-week high against the US dollar on Friday, raising speculation that Japanese... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends tad higher MUMBAI: The Indian rupee edged higher on Friday, aided by a broadly weaker dollar after US inflation data boosted... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Exporters urged to focus on Malawi KARACHI: Abdullah Zaki, honorary Consul General of Malawi in Pakistan, explained that there is an enormous potential... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Industry DIOA supports PIAF in LCCI elections LAHORE: Daroghawala Industry Owners Association Registered (DIOA) has announced to fully support to the PIAF in the... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Companies Digital payments: Paysys Labs partners with Raqami KARACHI: Raqami Islamic Digital Bank Pakistan, and Paysys Labs Pvt Ltd, a leading payment technology provider, have... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Tax-to-GDP story EDITORIAL: Once again the tax-to-GDP ratio for the last fiscal clocked in at nine percent and, typically, once again... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 07:33am
Justice served EDITORIAL: The eagerly-awaited verdict of the 13-member Supreme Court bench has declared the Pakistan ... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
KATI urges administrations to deal with rain challenge effectively KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, has called on local and... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Agriculture and Allied Climate-resilient agri practices: PFVA signs MoU with CVF-V20 to boost co-op KARACHI: The All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers & Merchants Association (PFVA) and the... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 07:52am
Shipping cos to issue DOs on Saturdays for one month KARACHI: In pursuance of Prime Minister’s recent decision to establish a regulatory authority for shipping sector,... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am