PM condemns Israeli brutality in Gaza ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday called upon the international community, including the United... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Gaza: 170 killed in days-long Israeli attacks GAZA STRIP, (Palestinian Territories): Gaza’s civil defence agency said Saturday that Israel’s military ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
US defends law forcing sale of TikTok app SAN FRANCISCO: TikTok’s collection of user data makes it a national security threat, the US Justice Department ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Four terrorists killed in Tank ISLAMABAD: In a significant operation, security forces conducted a joint intelligence-based operation in Tank... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Europe France suffers 2nd day of sabotage train delays PARIS: Tens of thousands of rail passengers struggled through a second day of cancelled trains Saturday as... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Europe UK to reveal £20bn hole in public finances: reports LONDON: Britain’s new Labour government will announce next week that the country’s public finances have an... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
NA session summoned ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the National Assembly session on Tuesday (July 30). The National... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Protest continues against inflation, hike in power tariffs RAWALPINDI: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), on Saturday, continued its sit-in at Liaquat Bagh for the second day to press... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
ATC rejects plea of PTI workers for open trial LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Saturday dismissed an application of PTI workers praying for an open trial in a... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Nine dead in Loralai bus crash LORALAI: Nine people died and several others were injured when a Daewoo bus overturned in Loralai on Saturday... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Masood assumes charge as Chairman BOD IESCO ISLAMABAD: In light of Ministry of Energy Power Division notification Dr Tahir Masood has taken the charge of... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Islamabad witnesses rise in crimes ISLAMABAD: The incidents of car theft and robberies increased manifold in the capital city during the last week, as... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Hepatitis B and C: experts urge govt to provide free test kits KARACHI: In view of rising Hepatitis B and C infections across Pakistan, leading gastroenterologists and... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 27, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (July 28, 2024).... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Maryam wants to transform Punjab into ‘digital tech hub’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Saturday they are determined to use modern technologies ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Middle East Rocket kills 10 in annexed Golan MAJDAL SHAMS: Israel’s emergency medical service said at least 10 people were killed in the annexed Golan Heights... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
CJ PHC, Judges chair meeting on case management policy PESHAWAR: Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim along with Judge(s) / Members of the... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
LHC asks govt to open juvenile rehabilitation centres in every district LAHORE: The Lahore High Court taking serious note of not implementing the Juvenile Act in letter and spirit directed... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
JIT formed to probe anti-state social media drive ISLAMABAD: The government has constituted a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the organised anti-state... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:46am
PTI files complaint against CEC before SJC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) filed a complaint against the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:46am
SECP registers 27,542 new cos in FY24 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 27,542 new companies during FY... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:49am
Saudi envoy, Dar discuss bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Nawaf al Maliki held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:53am
Passport printing: Customs asked to clear ink cartridges ISLAMABAD: A crisis of passport printing would take place in the country in case the Islamabad Customs department... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:52am
Negligent sales tax withholding agents to face huge penalties ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will impose huge penalties as well as default surcharge on sales tax... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:52am
Learning from China Most of us learn proverbs at the primary school stage and many of us would have written essays upon essays on these... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 07:32am
Letters PSM: Sindh govt must become part of solution According to a Business Recorder news item, the Ministry of Industries and Production secretary has informed the... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Gold prices surge Karachi: The local gold prices on Saturday saw another leap with the global bullion value inching up, traders ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items rise ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increase during this week past against the... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities CBOT soy tumbles with US rain forecast CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn futures plunged on Friday but notched weekly gains, as weather... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Energy Oil falls on China demand fears HOUSTON: Oil futures fell about 1.5% on Friday, finishing the week lower on declining Chinese demand and hopes of a... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Palm snaps 3-session losing run on strong exports BEIJING: Malaysian palm oil futures on Friday gained some ground lost this week and snapped a three-session decline... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Grains Only half of French soft wheat crop in good condition PARIS: Ratings of French soft wheat fell again last week to hit another eight-year low with now only half of the ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Dalian iron ore slides on fresh China stimulus SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures snapped a three-session slide on Friday buoyed by fresh stimulus from top ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Brazil’s 2024/25 coffee harvest 81pc completes SAO PAULO: Brazilian coffee growers continued to harvest the 2024/25 crop at an accelerated pace on the back of dry... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ended higher on Friday as traders tracked firmer physical rubber prices, although... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Gold rises as yields slip after US data lifts rate-cut hopes NEW YORK: Gold prices rose 1% on Friday as US Treasury yields fell on optimism for an interest rate cut by the... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Copper set for third weekly decline on Chinese demand woes LONDON: Copper prices were on track for a third consecutive weekly decline on Friday on concerns that a return of... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Cocoa gains but settles below recent peaks, coffee falls LONDON: Cocoa futures on ICE rose on Friday but remained some way off recent peaks as investors expect demand to ... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (July 27, 2024)... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate halts further decline, recovers Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (July 27, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Companies Trademark case: CAT dismisses appeal filed by Baba Plastic ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed the appeal filed by M/s Baba Plastic against the... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
3 Discos to be privatised in 1st phase: PC board The Privatisation Commission Board approves hiring financial advisors for these Discos Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:43pm
Govt to sustain gas tariff at current level: Musadik ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik Saturday said the federal government has decided to sustain the gas... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:37am
Pak PWD dissolution: Govt decides to hand over ongoing projects to provinces ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to hand over ongoing projects of provincial nature to concerned... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:39am
Energy-efficient fans: Govt asks PEFMA to share its business plan ISLAMABAD: The government has asked Pakistan Electric Fan Manufacturers Association (PEFMA) to share its own... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:45am
Recycled copper: Exporters allowed cut in value of input goods ISLAMABAD: The exporters of the recycled copper sector have been allowed a reduction in the value of input goods to... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 09:45am
Russian central bank hikes key rate to fight inflation MOSCOW: Russia’s central bank raised its key interest to 18 percent on Friday, the sixth hike in just over a year... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
JVs with Chinese companies EDITORIAL: The fruits of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s “special visit” to China last month are beginning to... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 07:23am
Palestinian unity deal EDITORIAL: After three-day reconciliation talks hosted by China, 14 Palestinian factions, including two principal... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Energy Govt urged to conduct forensic audit of IPPs KARACHI Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen... Published 28 Jul, 2024 06:49am
Industry FPCCI calls for promotion of tourism LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organized a seminar on “Unlocking... Updated 28 Jul, 2024 07:15am
Energy US natural gas prices fall on rising output, oversupply in storage NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a 12-week low on Friday on rising output and a tremendous... Published 28 Jul, 2024 04:47am