Fears of Middle East war grow TEHRAN: Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday after the assassination of Hamas’s political leader,... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
World Bank approves $1.5bn Ethiopia rescue package ADDIS ABABA: The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion financial package to support cash-strapped Ethiopia’s... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Nigerian police crack down on protests as rights group says 13 killed ABUJA: Nigerian police fired shots in the air to break up protests in the capital Abuja on Friday as rights group... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Pakistan expresses solidarity with people of IIOJ&K ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar during his addressed in a webinar organised by the Pakistani... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Alkhidmat gives away training certificates KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has awarded certificates to successful students on completion of a three-month industrial... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
LHC underscores need for timely submission of probe reports LAHORE: The Lahore High Court observed that the late submission of investigation reports epitomises the adage... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir tomorrow LAHORE: Kashmiris on both sides of Line of Control and World over will be marking ‘Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir’ on... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
LCCI vows full support to IT sector LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Kashif Anwar has assured continuing support for the... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Cotton Bad weather conditions may hurt cotton crop LAHORE: Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has released cotton production data up to July 31, which shows... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
JI holds sit-in outside Sindh governor’s house KARACHI: Following the protest call by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Amir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the party’s Karachi... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Companies Act, other administered legislation: Five HCs designated as special courts to try cases ISLAMABAD: The federal government has notified five high courts as special courts under Section 37 of the Securities... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 09:34pm
Maersk intends to invest $2bn for business expansion: minister KARACHI: A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S, usually known as Maersk, a Danish shipping and logistics company, intends to... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 09:25pm
Govt mulling raising GST on tractors to 14pc ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to raise sales tax on tractors from 10 to 14 percent. In the last... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 09:53am
Electricity bills: Govt struggling to find solution to capacity charges Ministry of Finance links provision of relief in electricity bills to the conditions set by IMF Updated 04 Aug, 2024 11:44pm
Ogra urged to conduct probe: OCAC concerned at discounted sale of imported oil by OMC ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has expressed its concern over the sale of imported oil at... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 09:58am
Pakistan supports Iranian call for OIC extraordinary moot ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday extended its full support to Iran’s call for convening an extraordinary meeting of... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 01:18pm
Imran Khan says will talk to those who wield ‘real power’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Saturday said he will... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 01:18pm
0.2m solar kits to be distributed in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, speaking at the signing ceremony of framework agreements for... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 01:19pm
Dissenting notes: Two SC judges say majority’s order made ‘a new parliamentary party’ ISLAMABAD: Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan and Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan stated that the superstructure created by the... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 01:17pm
CCP grants approval: Lucky Core acquiring certain assets of Pfizer ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of certain assets of M/s. ... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 10:08am
July cement despatches decline 6.81pc to 3.01m tons YoY LAHORE: Cement despatches declined by 6.81% in July 2024 showing declining trend for consecutive 11 months due to... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Deductions, tax credits to salaried class, pensioners: FTO directs FBR, AGPR and AG Sindh to allow adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Accountant General of... Updated 04 Aug, 2024 10:10am
The challenge of IPPs-I Pakistan’s real economy is failing primarily on account of its energy sector. This author has been raising the alarm... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Businesses are (naturally) pessimistic EDITORIAL: The latest Gallup Pakistan Business Confidence Index report only confirms what everybody already knows:... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Commodities Gold prices all-time high KARACHI: The local gold prices on Saturday receded from all-time highs with the global bullion value dropping below... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Capital city witnesses spike in crimes ISLAMABAD: The capital city witnessed a spike in the incidents of crime during the last week as 81 cases of auto... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Letters Growing belligerence of Israel: assassination of Haniyeh in Iran That the National Assembly of Pakistan has shown rare unanimity is a fact as the lower house of parliament has... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Extension in Raoof’s remand: ATC rejects CTD request ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday rejected the CTD’s request seeking extension in physical... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
CM given briefing on air ambulance project LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Secretary Emergency Services in which matters pertaining to... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Govt urged to reduce number of ministries to cut expenses KARACHI: Malik Khuda Baksh, the Convener of the Standing Committee on Energy of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Energy US natgas prices little changed despite near-record breaking heat NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held steady on Friday, supported by rising gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG)... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Energy Oil settles at 8-month low HOUSTON: Oil prices fell on Friday, settling at their lowest since January after data showed the US economy added... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures up JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday tracking rival oils, although the ringgit’s persistent... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Commodities Dalian iron ore ticks up SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices ticked up on Friday but were on track for a weekly loss as traders ... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Commodities Gold retreats on profit-taking BENGALURU: Gold prices retreated on Friday as profit-taking kicked in after bullion jumped over 1% earlier in the... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Commodities Copper firms on potential US rate cuts after jobs data LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Friday, supported by growing expectations of US interest rate cuts and ... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (August 03, 2024)... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Cotton & Textile Slow business activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained low because the arrival... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Commodities Japanese rubber climbs on supply concerns SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures gained on Friday, buoyed by concerns over supply-side obstacles, although the... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Commodities CBOT soy, grain futures higher on US economy concerns CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade grain and soybean futures turned higher on Friday as market participants and fund... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Industry Karachi traders threaten to stop making payments against KE bills KARACHI: The city’s traders have threatened the government of stopping paying utility bills from August 31, if the... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Industry Dharejo visits ‘My Karachi’ trade expo KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Commerce and Industry, Jam Ikramullah Dharejo, visiting “My Karachi” trade ... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
24-hour gas holiday today in Sindh for industries, CNG stations KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24 hours gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Industry China’s hybrid chilli seeds to help multiply yield: WealthPK ISLAMABAD: China’s hybrid chilli seeds hold the potential to transform Pakistan’s agriculture, promising ... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Rain emergency: meeting held in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Irrigation and Food Department Jam Khan Shoro and Provincial Minister for Local... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 03, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (August 04, 2024).... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 03, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Jan-Jun: 17.34m mobile handsets made locally ISLAMABAD: The local manufacturing/ assembling plants manufactured/ assembled 17.34 million mobile handsets during... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Taxes Names under circulation for FBR chief slot ISLAMABAD: Some names are under circulation as new Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman, said sources. They... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Modi’s misplaced bravado and jingoism EDITORIAL: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s typically aggressive remarks about Pakistan, on the anniversary ... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
‘People feel insecure due to high inflation’ KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Industry KCCI praised for organising ‘My Karachi Exhibition’ KARACHI: Additional Inspector General of Police (IGP) Javed Akhter Odho, during his visit to My Karachi Exhibition... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
Prices of essential kitchen items show declining trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a reduction during this week past against the... Published 04 Aug, 2024 02:47am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points