Maryam vows to extend quality healthcare services LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that they are determined to saving lives of... Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:15am
Maryam inaugurates PSER project LAHORE: Inaugurating the ‘Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER) Project’ Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said... Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:09am
Minister comes hard on opposition for violating Assembly’s decorum LAHORE: Punjab Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has castigated the opposition... Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:06am
PFA discards 200 litres of spurious drinks, 225kg meat LAHORE: The food safety teams of the provincial food authority carried out an intensified inspection drive on food... Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:05am
PHOTA, FIA arrest six accused on illegal human transplantation LAHORE: Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) in a joint... Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:03am
PM meets with KP lawmakers, assures development ISLAMABAD: Members of the National and provincial assemblies from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Thursday called on Prime... Published 26 Jul, 2024 08:03am
Business processes: PRA taking big leap towards integrated automated solution LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) is all set to launch Punjab Sales Tax on Services Return in August 2024,... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:58am
Energy FESCO appoints Umer Farooq as new BOD chairman FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) new Board of Director (BOD) has been constituted with Umer... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:57am
Energy Fixing oil prices: PPDA supports PM decision to end govt’s intervention KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) said on Thursday that it supported the decision of the... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:52am
Companies Visa and travel: S Arabia will facilitate Pakistani tech cos: envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy assured to support... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:50am
Middle East Iran condemns US for welcoming Israeli PM TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday denounced the US government and Congress for welcoming the Israeli prime minister amid the... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:46am
Harris condemns flag burning, Hamas graffiti at protest in Washington WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris joined Democratic and Republican leaders in condemning protesters who... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:42am
Energy Egypt raises fuel prices as part of IMF-backed reforms CAIRO: Egypt announced Thursday a 15-percent increase in petrol prices, part of a reform package requested by the... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:37am
Energy Saudi Arabia turns to Kuwait for fuel oil in rare move to meet summer demand SINGAPORE: Saudi Arabia imported fuel oil from Kuwait for the first time in more than two years in July to help meet... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:35am
In Rio, G20 finance ministers to mull taxing the super-rich RIO DE JANEIRO: Faced with growing global inequality, G20 finance ministers meeting Thursday in Rio de Janeiro will... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:29am
Protest against excessive power bills: Shops in Saddar to remain shut during afternoon hours KARACHI: All Saddar Alliance of Market and Mall Association on Thursday announced protests to keep businesses closed... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:23am
SSC-II 2024: Ziauddin University Examination Board announces results KARACHI: Ziauddin University Examination Board (ZUEB) announced the results for the annual SSC-II 2024 exams,... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:23am
‘Cyber security authority to be set up by 2025’ KARACHI: Pakistan is all set to establish ‘National Cyber Security Authority’ by next year and making it... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:23am
144 imposed on Punjab, Islamabad LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has imposed Section 144 across the province and Islamabad, banning public... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:23am
Bid to smuggle betel nuts to Karachi foiled KARACHI: The Customs Enforcement Karachi on Thursday foiled an attempt to smuggle substantial quantity of betel ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:23am
Fatal Accidents (Amendment) Bill passed ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Thursday passed the “Fatal Accidents (Amendment) Bill, 2024” seeking to ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (July 25, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (July 26, 2024)... Published 26 Jul, 2024 07:23am
SECP holds online session for missions, consular offices in EU ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) as part of its objective to facilitate foreign... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:58am
Terrorist killed in Hoshab RAWALPINDI: Security forces on Wednesday conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Hoshab District of... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:54am
US must adjust its post-9/11 mindset: Mushahid ISLAMABAD: ISSI-BNU International Conference on “Strengthening Pakistan-US Relations” featured keynote address ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:53am
Academic writing training programme held KARACHI: In pursuit of Faculty Capacity Building, Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology in... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:50am
Industry Product info concealed: CAT upholds CCP penalty against battery makers ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has unanimously upheld the level of penalty imposed by the... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:47am
CBD Punjab participates in UNEP workshop in DUBAI LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:45am
MCI services for citizens: CDA chief takes action for immediate restoration ISLAMABAD: In a swift response to the suspension of birth and death registration services in Islamabad, Chief... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:43am
Equal employment opportunities to youth: Coordinated action plan should be developed: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed on Thursday that a coordinated action plan should be developed... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:42am
Anti-state propaganda case: Court extends physical remand of PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, extended the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:42am
Dar holds telephonic conversions with Filippo Grandi ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar had a telephone conversation with... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:29am
ECO member countries: Dar reaffirms support to enhance intra-regional trade ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s full support in... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:27am
ECO SG meets PM ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Khusrav Noziri, Secretary General of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) called on... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:23am
Stocks Nikkei ends at 3-month low as yen strengthens TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a three-month low and posted its biggest daily decline in three years... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Stocks Dow, small caps outperform on GDP data relief NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Thursday, with the Nasdaq and the S&P reversing early losses... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Stocks China stocks slump on economic concerns SHANGHAI: China stocks slumped on Thursday, tracking weakness in global markets, with investors worrying about the... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 loses amid corporate earnings slump PARIS: European shares stumbled on Thursday, weighed down by a string of disappointing corporate earnings, while a... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Stocks Most Gulf markets drop with global shares DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday, tracking global shares and a retreat in oil prices,... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Energy Oil edges up on upbeat US economic data NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Thursday after strong US economic data stoked expectations for higher crude demand,... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Energy US natgas prices down NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% to a one-week low on Thursday on rising output and forecasts for ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 177,774 tonnes of cargo comprising 114,014 tonnes of import cargo and 63,760... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Sindh and Balochistan: SSGC disconnects 1,182 illegal connections KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company has sped up it’s efforts to eliminate the incidences of gas theft. Over the past... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Independent candidates: ECP moves SC to seek guidance about 41 MPs ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), on Thursday, approached the Supreme Court seeking guidance... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Crackdown against amateur drivers, one-wheelers launched ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Police have launched a targeted crackdown against amateur drivers and one-wheelers,... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Underground market activities: Cybercriminals using Telegram as platform ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company has cautioned that the cybercriminals are increasingly using Telegram as a... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
MENA Pakistanis have a rising interest in relocating to Dubai: immigration expert KARACHI: Dubai’s efforts to attract talented persons is reaping dividends as a greater number of Pakistanis are... Updated 26 Jul, 2024 10:51am
Letters ‘Misconceptions about judiciary’s ranking’ This is apropos this writer’s two back-to-back letters carried by the newspaper on Wednesday and Thursday. I would... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
The unglamorous part of leading We see fame. We see wealth. We see respect. We see adulation. We see success. We see impact. That is what we see and... Updated 26 Jul, 2024 08:26am
Asif Ali Zardari — an astute politician The 69th birthday of President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is being celebrated today. This... Updated 26 Jul, 2024 04:37pm
Pakistan’s weak economic growth outlook The July update of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s or simply Fund’s) flagship report, titled ‘World Economic... Updated 26 Jul, 2024 11:55am
OECD, Pakistan & tax evasion The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an international organization dedicated to... Updated 26 Jul, 2024 08:22am
Money & Banking NBP says committed to expanding loan facility for youth KARACHI: Rehmat Ali Hasnie, President & CEO National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) expressed his commitment to ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Money & Banking ABL launches K2 Expedition 2024 LAHORE: Allied Bank Limited (ABL) announces the launch of its K2 Expedition 2024, an initiative that merges the... Updated 26 Jul, 2024 07:09am
Energy 24-hour gas holiday for industries, CNG stations KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hours Gas Holiday for all industries including their power... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Companies FFC opens SONA Centres in Sharaqpur and Muridke LAHORE: Given the country’s agricultural development and to support government’s efforts, Fauji Fertilizer... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Energy ‘7th ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition’ inaugurated KARACHI: Extremely heartening and vibrant participation from solar industry marked the commencement of the highly... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
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 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (July 25, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (July 25, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (July 25, 2024).... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (July 25, 2024).... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (July 25, 2024)... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (July 25, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (July 25, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Commodities Indian textiles firm profit drop as cotton prices surge BENGALURU: Indian textiles firm Trident reported a 21% fall in its first-quarter profit on Wednesday as it struggled... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Commodities Vietnam rice export rates drop BENGALURU /MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOII/BANGLADESH: Vietnam rice export prices slid to their lowest levels in a year this... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil slips BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third session on Thursday to its lowest closing in 10 days, as... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Commodities Iron ore drops further SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices lost further ground on Thursday, weighed by strong global supply and top consumer... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 27.120... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Commodities Japanese rubber slides SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slid to a two-month low on Thursday, weighed down by weak economic sentiment in... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Commodities Copper falls below $9,000 level LONDON: Copper prices dipped below $9,000 per metric ton on Thursday for the first time since April on funds ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Commodities Asia coffee Prices fall in Vietnam on global cue HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Coffee prices fell in Vietnam this week following weaker London prices and due to... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (July 25, 2024)... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate drops further Rs500 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Money & Banking Deutsche Bank declares PLS rates KARACHI: The Deutsche Bank has declared PLS rates June 30, 2024. =========================================== Type ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Money & Banking Mobilink Bank upgrades treasury operations with AutoSoft Dynamics ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has brought on board AutoSoft Dynamics, a... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Industry Omani trade delegation visits Pakistan under SIFC auspices ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman, representing the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Companies PTA, NTL sign agreement ISLAMABAD: To streamline the identity verification process for telecom service providers in Pakistan, the Pakistan... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: The local gold prices on Thursday slumped with the global bullion value going down below $2400 an ounce,... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
The consulate attack EDITORIAL: What happened at Pakistan’s consulate in Frankfurt last Saturday is as surprising as it is shocking. A... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
BJP’s latest outrageous act EDITORIAL: Furthering their party’s patently discriminatory anti-Muslim agenda, the BJP-ruled Utter Pradesh and... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Dilemma of sugar exports EDITORIAL: Contrary to the widely-held belief that players within the sugar industry are some of the most ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Companies PQGTL, Yousuf Dewan Group sign MoU KARACHI: Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL) and Yousuf Dewan Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Industry ‘South Asia with its vast market potential presents promising destination for Chinese investors’ ISLAMABAD: South Asia, with its vast market potential and growing economies, presents a promising destination for... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:17am
Industry Ports & shipping sector: Stakeholders favour setting up of ‘LSPRA’ KARACHI: All stakeholders of Ports & Shipping sector unanimously favored the idea to establish an autonomous... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:17am
Industry ‘Public-power cos confrontation increasing due to inflated bills’ KARACHI Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen ... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:16am
Google Chrome releases emergency security update ISLAMABAD: Google Chrome has released an emergency security update for its Chrome Browser to address critical... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:13am
ECP contempt case: IHC declares jail trial against Fawad null, void ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, declared jail trial against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:05am
Korean delegation visits SAU Tandojam HYDERABAD: A Korean delegation, linked with the Pak-Korea Nutrition Center (PKNC) project, visited Sindh Agriculture... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:04am
Minister calls to enhance digital, innovative literacy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that there is a need... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:02am
Mixed martial arts fighters to get international exposure LAHORE: In a major move for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Pakistan, Pakistan’s leading sports platform Prospect... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:02am
Omar asks nation to get ready for new elections ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub said on Thursday that the party founding chairman... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:01am
Highways construction, identification of new projects: Minister for setting up priorities ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment (BOI) Abdul Aleem Khan chaired... Published 26 Jul, 2024 06:01am
ECP notifies 39 MNAs as PTI lawmakers ISLAMABAD: The electoral organisation has finally notified 39 Members National Assembly (MNAs) as the PTI lawmakers... Published 26 Jul, 2024 05:49am
Europe Manchester Airport: UK police investigated after video of violent arrest LONDON: A video showing a British police officer kick and stamp on a man’s head during an arrest at Manchester... Published 26 Jul, 2024 05:49am
Five killed in Karachi firing KARACHI: Following an exchange of fire between two groups in Karachi’s Defence area, a total of five individuals... Published 26 Jul, 2024 05:49am
Economic team meets China’s finance minister: Pakistan explains its approach to challenges PM Shehbaz has dispatched his team to Beijing for discussion on major financial cooperation issues including issuance of Panda Bonds, re-profiling of loans, and conversion of imported coal power plants on Thar coal Updated 26 Jul, 2024 01:26pm
Capacity-based model transition to take-and-pay model: 24 conditions proposed to strike new deals between govt, IPPs