Cleric held over sermon at Al-Aqsa Mosque OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A senior Muslim cleric was detained on suspicion of inciting “terrorism” on Friday after he... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Asia Drug trafficker hanged in Singapore SINGAPORE: Singapore on Friday hanged a convicted drug trafficker, authorities said, in the city-state’s second... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris effectively secured the Democratic party’s presidential nomination... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
PN conducts drills with Turkish navy KARACHI: Upon completion of goodwill visit to Pakistan by Turkish Navy Ship TCG KINALIADA, Pakistan Navy and Turkish... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Experts underscore need for learning from Chinese experience ISLAMABAD: A high-level Chinese delegation comprising experts from diverse fields is to visit Pakistan aiming at... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
IK says PTI will challenge elections amendment bill ISLAMABAD: The chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Friday that the party would challenge the Election... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
WHO to help Punjab deal with challenge of Hepatitis LAHORE: A delegation of the World Health Organization (WHO), while appreciating the public welfare projects of ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Islamabad-based diplomats briefed on IIOJK situation ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi on Friday briefed Islamabad-based diplomats on the situation... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
ATC rejects PTI media coordinator Janjua’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Friday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) International Media... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
PFA disposes of 334,447 litres of adulterated milk in two months LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) disposed of 334,447 litres of adulterated milk in the last two months during... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Dengue alert in Punjab: Presence of larvae in govt offices can lead to registration of cases LAHORE: The provincial Health Ministers Khawaja Salman Rafique and Khawaja Imran Nazir have directed to register a... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Torrential rains: CM praises admin, WASA personnel for accomplishing water drainage task LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif commended the administration and WASA officials on completing ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Punjab CM constitutes ‘Agri Commission’ LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has constituted a multi-stakeholder “Agriculture Commission”... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
307 people die in 36,846 road traffic crashes in Jul LAHORE: Rescue-1122 rescued 260,016 victims while responding to 217,062 emergencies across Punjab during the month ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
PSDF, GIZ join hands to establish, enhance, & modify OJTCs LAHORE: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) signed a... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
One in every 100 children born diagnosed with congenital heart disease LAHORE: In Pakistan, one in every 100 children born are diagnosed with congenital heart disease and 70% need... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
ATC extends physical remand of PTI’s Raoof ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday extended the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
NA panel praises efforts of army ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence has unanimously endorsed the Armed Forces, commending... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
IHC orders removal of Shibli’s name from ECL ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the removal of the name of Senator Shibli Faraz, opposition leader... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
ECP to hear contempt cases against IK, Fawad next week ISLAMABAD: The electoral organisation is scheduled to hear the contempt cases against former prime minister Imran... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Energy CM terms Sindh ‘energy basket’ for entire country KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Sindh is the energy basket for entire Pakistan which... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Drains overflow after Karachi receives rains KARACHI: The megacity on Friday spewed out sewage and muck after some rainfall, creating hurdles for the public... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (August 02, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (August 03, 2024)... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Govt considering importing coal from Kyrgyzstan Sources say Ambassador of Pakistan to Kyrgyz Republic called on Talaibek Baigaziev, Kyrgyz Deputy Minister of Energy and discussed cooperation on energy between two countries Updated 03 Aug, 2024 10:23pm
ECC approves urea import proposal ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved the proposal to import 100,000 MT urea... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 01:40pm
Apr-Jun quarter: Nepra approves Rs6.69bn negative adjustment for KE ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a negative adjustment of Rs6.690... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 06:04pm
Senate panel told: Ogra takes over oil demand-supply function ISLAMABAD: An Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) official Friday apprised a parliamentary panel that the... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 01:03pm
Rates PSX snaps losing streak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a positive trend on the back of healthy buying on available... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
2024-29 sell-off roadmap presented to Dar ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) meeting held with the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 12:17pm
NA adopts anti-Israel resolution ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers in National Assembly, on Friday, unanimously, passed a resolution condemning the ongoing... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
India, BD enact new law: Ministry working on draft ‘Dam Safety Act’ ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Water Resources has started work on formulation of draft Dam Safety Act in line with regional... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 08:50am
Weekly SPI inflation down 0.12pc ISLAMABAD: Amid protests over inflated bills, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) claimed that Sensitive Price Index... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 09:19am
No visa-free entry for Indians, Afghans, Cabinet told ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry has informed the Cabinet that Indian and Afghan nationals are not included in... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 09:16am
Energy OPEC oil output rises in July on Saudi rebound: survey LONDON: OPEC oil output rose in July, a Reuters survey found on Friday, as a rebound in Saudi Arabian supply and... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
July petroleum sales dip 11pc to 1.2m tons yoy KARACHI: The total sales of petroleum products in the country have declined by 11 percent on year-on-year basis to... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 08:58am
Rs5m package okayed for family of each missing person ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, Friday, approved a support package of five million rupees per family to provide ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
SECP commissioners’ interview: Selection body reconstituted ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance has reconstituted selection committee for conducting interviews of short-listed... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 08:27am
Petroleum policy: New PD terms could discourage $5bn potential investment ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has prepared a framework for allocation of gas to third party proposing amendments... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 09:00am
High-level transfers, postings in army ISLAMABAD: In a series of strategic moves, several high-ranking officers in the Pakistan army have reported been... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Stocks Nasdaq set to confirm correction as recession fears mount NEW YORK: The Nasdaq Composite was on track to fall into a correction in a Wall Street battering after Friday’s... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Stocks European shares tumble as global equity rout amplifies PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 fell close to 3% on Friday as global equity markets ran into turbulence after a US jobs... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Stocks China stocks slump as US slowdown fears grip global markets SHANGHAI: China stocks closed sharply lower on Friday, tracking weakness in global markets after ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Stocks Tokyo plunges as equity markets track Wall St HONG KONG: Tokyo tanked as it led losses across Asia on Friday owing to a stronger yen and expectations for more... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
SAU unveils renovated Model Horticulture Garden HY7DERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, has unveiled its newly renovated Model Horticulture ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
PTI leader shot dead ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and owner of a private hospital Dr Shahid Siddique was shot dead... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Plan prepared for upgradation of disposal stations FAISALABAD: WASA Managing Director Amir Aziz has said that for a comprehensive and sustainable solution to the... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Rally at Minar-e-Pakistan: LHC disposes of PTI leader’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday disposed of a petition of PTI-Lahore vice president seeking permission to... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Energy Gas shutdown on 4th KARACHI: As a customer centric organization, Sui Southern Gas Company continuously strives to improve its facilities... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
CBD Punjab achieves major milestone in Walton Road project LAHORE: Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) has achieved a significant achievement in the ongoing Walton... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
‘Ban on X will be removed after framing of rules’ LAHORE: Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that they are not against social media but we are... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
51 graduate in master mentors uplift programme KARACHI: The US Consulate Public Affairs Officer Michael Chadwick has said that the development of Master Mentors at... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Gold prices surge to new highs KARACHI: The local and international gold prices surged to new highs on Friday as global bullion value again went... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Lies are outright lies… “So what do you reckon? Lies, half-truths or full truth - no, no…that simply is not an option.” “In a world... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
End of the road! “Our hand has now been forced because we have reached a level that if we don’t expand the net and bring the... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 07:26am
Tragedies in traffic Every day horrific stories of people dying in road accidents are increasing. Many of them are the most vulnerable... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 07:30am
Another clash of institutions? EDITORIAL: Whatever the nuts and bolts of the Second Amendment Bill to the Election Act 2024 – it does not matter... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 07:22am
Declining standards within the diaspora EDITORIAL: The highly disturbing picture that emerged during a recent hearing of the Senate Standing Committee on... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Letters ‘Haniyeh killed in Iran: what next?’ Qamar Bashir This is apropos two back-to-back letters by this writer on the above subject carried by the newspaper... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Cotton & Textile Upward trend persists on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Friday increased the spot rate by Rs 200... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
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 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (August 02,... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (August 02, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (August 02, 2024).... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (August 02, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Stocks Fears for US economy send investors to safe havens NEW YORK/LONDON: Surprisingly weak US employment data on Friday stoked fears of a recession ahead, prompting... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
RDA inflows hit $8.255bn mark KARACHI: Gross inflows of Pakistan Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) reached $8.25 billion at the end of June 2024, the... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Money & Banking Dollar hits four-month low NEW YORK: The US dollar dropped to a four-month low on Friday after a weaker than expected employment report for ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Malaysian ringgit rises more than 1pc BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian stock markets tumbled on Friday, with South Korea and Taiwan leading the decline, as... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
July, Aug: KATI seeks KE’s inclusion in bills’ payment extension KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, has expressed ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Companies IT growth: Viper becomes a certified partner of Google KARACHI: In a significant move for foster IT growth and collaboration, Viper Technology has become a certified... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Industry PSDF, GIZ join hands to establish, enhance, & modify OJTCs LAHORE: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) signed a... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Companies Share purchase agreement KARACHI: Bawany Air Products Limited has signed a Share Purchase Agreement with the Sponsor shareholders of Alman... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Taxes LTO fails to deduct tax on transfer from CWIP to fixed assets LAHORE: The Lahore Tax Office (LTO) failed to deduct tax on transfer from construction work in progress (CWIP) to... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Companies PITB signs agreement with JazzCash to enhance digital payment scope LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has signed an agreement with JazzCash to enhance digital... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Minister, Ejaz discuss IPP issue, security of Chinese LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain met former caretaker federal ... Updated 03 Aug, 2024 07:41am
A stagnating law EDITORIAL: There are no two opinions on that young offenders should not be held in regular prisons because it messes... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Industry New industrial policy is under preparation: minister KARACHI: The Sindh government is preparing a new long-term industrial policy to attract the new investors and ... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Companies Fly Jinnah partners with T3 Aviation Academy KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost airline, has proudly partnered with T3 Aviation Academy to induct... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
Companies ABL collaborates with CNS to develop Tier-III Certified Data Centre facility KARACHI: Allied Bank has signed an agreement with CNS Engineering Pakistan to develop a Tier-III certified Data... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am
PSM BoD chief flags 8 violations of SOEs law ISLAMABAD: The chairman Board of Directors (BoD) of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) has expressed concern over the... Published 03 Aug, 2024 06:46am