Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories: Pakistan calls for immediate implementation of ICJ’s advisory opinion ISLAMABAD: Welcoming the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s recent advisory opinion on the legal consequences... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 335,438 tonnes of cargo comprising 186,137 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Customs fails to prove smuggling of local currency LAHORE: The customs department has failed to establish smuggling of local currency to Afghanistan from a passenger ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Govt to start several uplift projects in Murree LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to start several development projects in Murree and surrounding areas,... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Senate panel passes Elections (Amendment) Bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs passed “The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024”... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Khan’s right to consult his legal advisors: IHC asks jail superintendent not to place obstacles ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, warned the Adiala jail superintendent not to place obstacles in... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
PIA concludes Hajj operation KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has successfully concluded its Hajj operation 2024, facilitating the... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Janjua given into seven-day physical remand ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday granted police a seven-day physical remand of PTI International... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Punjab ETs should be allowed to work: SC urged to recall its order of 04.07.2024 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to recall its order dated 04.07.2024 and the Election Tribunals that ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Zardari asks Sindh govt to improve Karachi drainage system ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that the Sindh government should adopt a sustainable and long-term... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Stocks Wall St bounces back after sell-off as Biden exit takes centre stage NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq recouped some of the previous week’s losses on Monday, as investors... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 regains some ground after last week’s battering PARIS: European shares closed up on Monday, recouping some of the steep losses clocked last week with technology and... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Stocks China stocks drop after party meeting SHANGHAI: China stocks declined on Monday, led by banking and energy shares, as President Xi Jinping’s policy... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Stocks Reliance, Wipro weigh on Indian shares BENGALURU: Indian shares closed marginally lower on Monday, dragged by Reliance Industries and Wipro after the... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
UAE jails 57 Bangladeshis for protests DUBAI: An Emirati court has sentenced 57 Bangladeshi expatriates to lengthy prison terms for protesting against ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Bangladesh PM blames opposition for violence DHAKA: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina blamed her political opponents for deadly violence that swept the... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Gazans flee as Israel sets sights on safe zone GAZA STRIP: Thousands of Gazans fled an Israeli-designated humanitarian zone Monday after the army ordered them to... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
UN says 2024 decisive to ending AIDS as health threat GENEVA: Decisions political leaders take this year will be decisive whether a target to end AIDS as a public health... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
China surprises with cuts to key rates to support weak economy SHANGHAI: China surprised markets by lowering a key short-term policy rate and its benchmark lending rates on ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Ethiopia landslide kills at least 55 ADDIS ABABA: At least 55 people were killed in a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia on Monday, local... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Europe Ukraine says struck preliminary deal for $20bn debt restructure KYIV: Kyiv said Monday it had struck a preliminary deal with international creditors to restructure government debt... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
South Asia India lifts ban on officials joining far-right Hindu outfit NEW DELHI: India has lifted a decades-old ban on civil servants being members of a far-right Hindu nationalist group... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Harris races to lock up White House bid, Trump campaign pivots WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris was moving swiftly on Monday to try to lock up the Democratic... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Sindh Ombudsman holds 1st follow-up session with ambassadors of Hamdard University KARACHI: First followup session of Brand Ambassador Program was held on Monday at the Secretariat Provincial... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Dar extends Pakistan’s full support to Oman in combating terrorism ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday extended Pakistan’s full support to Oman in its efforts to combat... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
May 9 riots cases: IK withdraws petitions against denial of pre-arrest bail LAHORE: Former PTI chairman Imran Khan on Monday withdrew his petitions through his counsel field against denial of... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
SULC, NDMA sign LoC to work together on disaster management HYDERABAD: In a significant step towards enhancing disaster management capabilities, the National Disaster ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (July 22, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 22, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 22, 2024).... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (July 22, 2024). ======================================= Offset ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 22, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 23, 2024)... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Energy US natgas prices jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 4% to a one-week high on Monday with an increase in the amount of gas... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Commodities Copper, aluminium hit 3-1/2-month low LONDON: Copper and aluminium prices fell to their lowest levels in at least three and a half months on Monday, amid... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Energy Oil prices drop NEW YORK: Oil prices fell for a second consecutive session on Monday to hit their lowest in over a month, as... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Commodities Iron ore futures lower SINGAPORE: Prices of iron ore futures edged lower on Monday as investors and traders assessed mixed market signals... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Commodities Gold prices firm BENGALURU: Gold prices edged up on Monday as the dollar weakened in response to President Joe Biden’s decision to... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Commodities Chicago wheat rises CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures rose on Monday as concerns over production in the United States and France triggered... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil logs five-day winning streak on good demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Monday, extending gains to a fifth consecutive session on... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Commodities Japanese futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed higher on Monday, as top consumer China cut key rates to boost its fragile... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (July 22, 2024)... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate firm amid moderate trading LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained overall steady and the trading volume remained a little bit low.... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Taxes FTO ensures payment of Rs17bn refunds to 6,000 complainants LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ensured payment of over Rs 17 billion refunds to 6000 complainants over... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: The local gold prices on Monday saw an impetus but silver stood steady, traders said. At the week open,... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends little changed MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Monday after slipping to its weakest level on record earlier in the... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Money & Banking US dollar slightly higher NEW YORK: The US dollar was slightly higher on Monday, capturing some safe-haven flows, as investors digested US... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Money & Banking Asian currencies range-bound BENGALURU: Taiwanese shares tanked to a one-month low on Monday with the Taiwanese dollar leading losses among other... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Money & Banking BoE plans expanded repo facilities to avert money market crunch LONDON: The Bank of England said on Monday that banks should get ready to make greater use of its repo facilities as... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Industry Higher power cost: FPCCI body highlights adverse impact on economy KARACHI: The FPCCI Standing Committee on Energy, under the chairmanship of Malik Khuda Bakhsh, held an emergency... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Industry Chairman APTMA-North urges govt to revise agreements with IPPs LAHORE: Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mill Association (APTMA) North Kamran Arshad has urged the government to ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Industry Capacity charges to IPPs : Traders chalk out protest strategy FAISALABAD. Industrial and trader’s organizations have chalked out a comprehensive protest strategy individually... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Energy Energy Conservation Building Code, 2023 to be launched today ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Awais Leghari is to launch the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), 2023 on... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (July 22, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (July 22, 2024).... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 22, 2024)... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:29am
Minister directs PBS officials to prepare five-year strategic plan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal has directed the top officials of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:27am
Commercial, regulatory disputes: Two company benches set up at SHC ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of High Court of Sindh, Justice Muhammad Shafi Siddiqui, has constituted two Company... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:25am
BOP hosts interactive session on economy with Prof Stefan Dercon KARACHI: The Bank of Punjab held an interactive session of Professor Stefan Dercon with local industry leaders in... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:25am
Turkmenistan FM reaches Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkmenistan,... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:18am
PA Speaker exposes ‘secret attendance’ of opposition members LAHORE: In a surprising revelation, the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan has exposed the... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:16am
Industry FPCCI demands govt review IPP agreements KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has once again urged the government to... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:10am
Sharjeel inaugurates PBS’ ‘Route 13’ KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Monday inaugurated new Route 13 of the People’s Bus Service... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:06am
Industry PYMA urges govt to reconsider deals with IPPS KARACHI: Sheikh Khalil Qaiser, Chairman of the Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA), along with Senior Vice... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:03am
Security forces detect movement of 3 terrorists ISLAMABAD: Security forces on Monday detected the movement of three terrorists attempting to infiltrate the... Published 23 Jul, 2024 08:01am
Money & Banking Banking Mohtasib provides relief of Rs681m to banking customers in H12024 KARACHI: The Banking Mohtasib Pakistan (BMP) has granted monetary relief amounting to Rs 681.07 million to the... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:59am
Bushra approaches LHC seeking details of cases against her LAHORE: Bushra Bibi jailed wife of PTI former chairman Imran Khan on Monday has approached the Lahore High Court... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:55am
IK’s physical remand petition: Office’s objection overruled by LHC LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday overruled an office objection on a petition of former... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:47am
CM directs to leverage technology for good governance LAHORE: Increase reliance on technology to improve monitoring of public service departments of the government, Chief... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:47am
Muqam condemns targeting state institutions in Bannu ISLAMABAD: Minister of States and Frontier Region (Safron) Amir Muqam on Monday strongly condemned targeting the... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:45am
PDWP approves three uplift schemes LAHORE: The 08th meeting of Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) F.Y 2024-25 was held under the Chairmanship... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:42am
Punjab Police apprehend dangerous fugitive wanted for four murders LAHORE: Punjab Police apprehended a high-profile fugitive with money on his head while he was attempting to flee the... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:40am
Qureshi, others asked to cross-examine witnesses LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Monday directed the lawyers of former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:38am
Energy Rs120bn 350MW Jhampir project to start soon: Nasir KARACHI: Provincial Energy Minister Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah chaired a meeting of the Energy Department in ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:36am
Companies foodpanda partners with Dvago to expand health solutions KARACHI: foodpanda recently signed a partnership agreement with Dvago, the largest network of Health & Wellness... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:36am
Industry Investment Minister, Ambassador of Kuwait agreed to promote trade relations ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan and ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:35am
Energy Govt urged to renegotiate power tariff with IPPs KARACHI: Industrialists urged the federal government to renegotiate the power tariff in the given contracts with... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:29am
Energy Hike in fuel prices termed death warrant for economy KARACHI: Sharp increase in petrol and electricity prices has taken the traders by storm amid the historic inflation,... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:26am
Commodities Punjab govt concerned over inflated prices of chicken LAHORE: Expressing grave concern over the increasing prices of chicken meat, the Punjab government convened a ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:23am
Letters ‘IMF is here to stay’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “IMF is here to stay” carried by the newspaper last Saturday. The... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:19am
Challenges facing the tractor industry The agriculture practices all over the world are increasing farm mechanization, adopting modern technologies... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:18am
ECP yields, albeit reluctantly EDITORIAL: ECP (Election Commission of Pakistan) has finally announced, after two good days of deliberations, its... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:15am
Population growth: A growing crisis EDITORIAL: The findings of the 2023 population census, released on July 18, have been of little surprise, as they... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:10am
Export ambitions vs economic realities While the Government is seeking a 100% increase in exports over the next three years, maintaining even the current... Published 23 Jul, 2024 07:05am
Provincial budgets for FY2024-25 The provincial budgets for 2024-25 have all been presented last month in the respective Provincial Assemblies.... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:58am
Taxes Monthly tax payment rates for small traders notified ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) late Monday night notified fixed monthly tax payment rates for small... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:55am
NICL, SLICL, PRCL no longer strategic SOEs? Cabinet Committee decides companies did not meet criteria of strategic or essential SOEs Updated 23 Jul, 2024 12:30pm
PM to head panel to boost investment ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to form a steering committee to be... Updated 23 Jul, 2024 09:45am
Chinese co lodges complaint against SBP This comes over central bank not approving foreign exchange for debt servicing and Sinosure premium Updated 23 Jul, 2024 02:15pm
NA panel briefed about PIA sell-off progress ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), burdened by Rs200 billion in debts and owning Rs145 billion in... Updated 23 Jul, 2024 09:40am
Companies PIA privatisation: final bidding delayed till October 1 KARACHI: The privatisation process of state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been delayed as majority... Updated 23 Jul, 2024 09:16am
Rates PSX closes deep in the red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday remained under severe pressure and closed deep in the red with heavy... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:34am
Crisis-hit Boeing flies high at Farnborough Airshow FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom: Boeing announced Monday a raft of orders on the first day of Britain’s Farnborough... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:34am
PSP in Discos: World Bank stresses setting up PIU ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has asked the Power Division to establish a Project Implementing Unit (PIU) to sort out... Updated 23 Jul, 2024 08:45am
IPC re-notified: Govt seeks out of the box solution to NHP issue ISLAMABAD: The federal government has re-notified the Inter-Provincial Committee (IPC) of technical and financial... Updated 23 Jul, 2024 09:39am
Energy FY24 power generation drops 2pc YoY KARACHI: Pakistan’s power generation recorded at 127,259 GWh (14,504MW) during FY24 down 2.0 percent on... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:34am
Middle East Dozens killed as Israel attacks Khan Yunis GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Monday that an Israeli operation ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:34am
IK says ‘they’ are planning to prosecute him ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Monday said ‘they’ ... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:34am
Fitch Ratings told: Over 0.15m retailers registered as new taxpayers: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said more than 150,000 retailers have been registered as... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:34am
Our entire record seized, claims Gohar ISLAMABAD: The Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, alleged on Monday that the government and... Published 23 Jul, 2024 06:34am