Commonwealth secretary- general visits NUST ISLAMABAD: The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) welcomed a senior delegation of the... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:53am
Governor vows to help resolve issues facing overseas Pakistanis LAHORE: Announcing to play every possible role in extending facilities to the overseas Pakistani investors, Punjab... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:52am
UAF delegates visit Washington State University FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s five-member delegation visited the Washington State University... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:51am
Monsoon tree-plantation drive launched KARACHI: Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Sindh EPA) has launched a monsoon tree plantation campaign to combat... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:49am
Climbers retrieve porter's body a year after K2 summit KHAPLU: Climbers recovered the body of a Pakistani porter from K2 mountain, a climbing federation confirmed Tuesday,... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:48am
DC, officials inspect flood prevention measures in Johi HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad, Bilal Memon, along with Deputy Commissioner Dadu, Faheem Ahmed ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:46am
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Economic, social, environmental and geopolitical impacts discussed QUETTA: The Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), a think tank, in collaboration with Sardar Bahadur Khan... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:44am
Facilities being provided to IK: IHC seeks report from jail authorities ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday sought a report from the jail authorities regarding the... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:42am
KP cabinet approves draft legislation to regulate livestock, poultry production PESHAWAR: The 11th Meeting of the Provincial Cabinet was held at Civil Secretariat; Peshawar on Tuesday presided by... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:39am
Rally at Minar-i-Pakistan on Aug 14: LHC seeks replies from home secretary Punjab & DC Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought replies from the home secretary Punjab and the deputy commissioner... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:37am
Mashreq embarks on K2 cleanup mission KARACHI: Mashreq, under its global Climb2Change initiative, has conducted clean-up and environmental conservation... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:35am
Poor prisoners will get free legal aid: CM LAHORE: Poor prisoners who cannot afford lawyers to defend their cases in courts will get free legal aid, Chief... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:34am
Agriculture and Allied CM Livestock Card: Punjab govt to enable 80,000 farmers soon thru cash digital framework: minister LAHORE: “The Punjab government will soon enable 80,000 livestock farmers to easily purchase fodder, silage and... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:28am
Rs17.83bn water charges target set for FY 2024-25 LAHORE: The government has set a target of Rs 17.83 billion for recovery of water charges for the fiscal year ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:26am
Tessori orders action to control crime in Karachi KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori has stressed to take stern action to control crime in the city of... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:24am
Two critical media bills reviewed: Tarar says ready to bring JPC under his ministry ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting reviewed two significant pieces of... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:15am
BR reporter Muhammad Ali’s father passes away KARACHI: Muhammad Safdar Ali, the father of BR staff reporter Muhammad Ali, passed away on Monday after a prolonged... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:12am
Industry SECP identifies ‘Aviva Investment’ as illegal trading platform ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has identified an illegal trading platform... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:09am
Industry RCCI organizes Pak America Business & Investment Conference in US ISLAMABAD: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in collaboration with Pak World Trade and Expo Centre... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:08am
Industry LCCI speaks about business community’s ordeal LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed deep concerns regarding the steep charges imposed... Published 07 Aug, 2024 07:02am
World Bank says ready for PPP with Punjab govt in various sectors LAHORE: The World Bank has expressed its consent for a public-private partnership (PPP) with the Punjab government... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:53am
FBR digitalisation initiatives face challenges? LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) endeavours to enhance its digital capabilities are facing obstacles... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:49am
Letters Lesson learned from Bangladesh… The student protests in Bangladesh, which began in June 2024, in Dhaka, quickly spreading to other cities such as... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:43am
PIA’s predicament From Perfect in the Air (PIA) to Perhaps I Arrive (PIA). The story of the national carrier is way more than a... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:30am
Karachi needs monsoon-ready urban governance Multiple weather forecasts suggest that Pakistan and Karachi may yet see an abnormal monsoon season this year, with... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:26am
A disgraced Hasina EDITORIAL: In the end, things moved just too fast for Sheikh Hasina, now Bangladesh’s ex-prime minister. But, if... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:19am
PCB revises central contract system for new domestic season LAHORE: With significant changes in the central contract system, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:10am
HK Junior Squash Championship: Young Huzaifa makes Pakistan proud LAHORE: Young Huzaifa Shahid emerged victorious at the Jessica Company Hong Kong Junior Squash Open 2024, held at ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 06:07am
Women's skills and fitness camp starts tomorrow LAHORE: As many as 25 women cricketers will take part in a ‘Skills and Fitness Camp’ here at the National ... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:22am
Agriculture and Allied PFA & PCJCCI, Ecommerce Pvt Ltd collaborates LAHORE: Punjab Food Authority (PFA) collaborated with Ecommerce Pvt Ltd and Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:47am
Energy KE dismantles illegal underground cables in Korangi KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continued its crackdown on electricity theft and defaulters with the support of law... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:05am
Internet disrupted as fiber optic cable set on fire in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The internet services affected in several cities including Islamabad and Peshawar on Tuesday after fiber... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:42am
Industry Govt’s decision to launch Rs1.1trn scheme for SMEs welcomed KARACHI: Leaders of United Business Group (UBG), Zubair Tufail, Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, Syed Mazhar Ali Nasir ... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:04am
South Asia Bangladesh president dissolves parliament; Khaleda Zia freed DHAKA: Bangladesh’s president dissolved parliament on Tuesday, clearing the way for an interim government and new... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
E-govt much-needed project, says planning minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that E-government is a... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Google for Startups launches AI Academy KARACHI: Google for Startups Tuesday announced the launch of AI Academy, a new program designed to support and... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
CPJ urges Bangladesh to protect journalists New York: The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the latest attacks on dozens of journalists covering... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Europe No end to UK protests as govt expands jail capacity LIVERPOOL (England): The British government has increased its prison capacity to help tackle violent, week-long... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
China hopes ‘social stability can be restored’ soon in Bangladesh BEIJING: China hopes that “social stability can be restored in Bangladesh” soon, the foreign ministry in Beijing... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Rates PSX stages recovery KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a positive trend due to fresh buying on attractive, low ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
IIOJK: NA denounces India’s revocation of special status ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution denouncing India’s revocation of the special status... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:15am
Energy OGDCL announces gas condensate discovery ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Tuesday announced the discovery of gas condensate... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Dar reaches KSA to attend OIC moot ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reached Saudi Arabia to participate in the ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Taxes Blacklisting, suspension: FBR empowers CC-IR to review orders ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has empowered the Chief Commissioners (Inland Revenue) to review the... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
CJP donates 31,680sqft of land to B’stan govt ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa donated 31,680 square feet land, owned by him and Qazi ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
The challenge of IPPs—III Nepra report further states: “2.3.7 Energy Charges vs. Capacity Charges: The consumer-end tariff comprises Energy... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: There’s a philosopher in all of us “We always but always give an easy out to our adversaries.” “We as in?” “Pakistanis.” “If that were so, the ongoing... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:20am
Energy FY24: Oil production up; gas’s down KARACHI: The oil production of Pakistan has increased by 1.4 percent on year-on-year basis during FY24, however gas... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Energy Minister discusses solar panel supply project KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Shah presided over a meeting on free solar supply project with senior... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Energy PPL maximizes domestic hydrocarbon output KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced its contribution towards Pakistan’s energy outlook as it... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Stocks Mideast markets rebound as Fed calms investor nerves DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Middle East rebounded on Tuesday, clawing back some of their losses from the... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Stocks Wall St bounces back after global stocks rout NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes rose over 1% on Tuesday, as investors looked for bargains after a ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 edges up in global recovery PARIS: European shares rose on Tuesday, mirroring a recovery in global markets after the previous day’s mauling,... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Stocks China stocks, yuan ease despite regional rebound SHANGHAI: China stocks fell to six-month lows on Tuesday despite a regional relief rally, and the yuan eased from... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Stocks Japanese shares rally hard after biggest sell-off TOKYO: Japanese stocks rebounded sharply on Tuesday from the previous session’s searing sell-off and double-digit... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Energy US natgas rebounds on short-covering NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained more than 1% on Tuesday as forecasts for a return to warmer than usual... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 38.350 billion... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Commodities Gold eases as dollar firms, Fed rate cut hopes lend support BENGALURU: Gold prices eased on Tuesday as the dollar firmed, although expectations of a US rate cut in September ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures easier KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses for a second session on Tuesday to close at their lowest in... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 194,272 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,195 tonnes of import cargo and 92,077... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (August 06, 2024)... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Cotton & Textile Rising trend persists on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 200... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
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 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (August 06, 2024).... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (August 06, 2024).... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (August 06, 2024)... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (August 06, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (August 06, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:38am
Malpractices: PPRA initiates probe against its own officials ISLAMABAD: Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has started probe against its officials for alleged... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:37am
Suki Kinari HPP achieving commercial operation by month-end ISLAMABAD: The country’s 884-MW Suki Kinari hydropower plant is all set to achieve commercial operations by the end... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:37am
Capacity payments to IPPs: SC moved to get ‘2020 Report’ implemented in letter and spirit ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to direct the federal government to take urgent and meaningful steps to... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:13am
Fitch upgrades Wapda’s IDR to ‘CCC+’ ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda)’s Long-Term Foreign Currency... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:14am
Climate financing after IMF loan approval: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that that climate financing will be taken up after ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Capacity payments: Imran Khan govt extended favour to some IPPs: minister This was done through amending arbitration clause in agreement instead of starting further probe in light of recommendations of Muhammad Ali’s report on IPPs Updated 07 Aug, 2024 12:12pm
NA passes elections amendment bill amid PTI protest ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Tuesday, passed “The Elections (Second Amendment) Bill, 2024” incorporating two... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:36am
Educational, health institutions: Senate panel tells FBR to give details of tax, duty relief ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has sought details of the educational and health institutions... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:36am
Loan rollovers will take place this month: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that rollover of loan from friendly countries for Pakistan would... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Fed under pressure to cut rates as market turmoil continues WASHINGTON: The ongoing global stock sell-off has fueled calls for the US Federal Reserve to lower interest rates... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Misclassification of steel products: FBR urged to recover taxes from importers ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector has conveyed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that misclassification of... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:00am
OICCI explains its contributions to country’s economy KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the representative body for the top 210... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 08:35am
Road, rail link with CA states and Europe: Authorities directed to finalise strategic plans ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Communications presented their strategic connectivity plans... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 09:36am
Companies Year ended June 30, 2024: LCI announces 330pc final cash dividend KARACHI: Following the meeting of the Board of Directors, Lucky Core Industries Limited (the “Company”) ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Moroccan envoy stresses need for enhancing trade KARACHI: The bilateral trade volume between Pakistan and Morocco is less than expected and has significant potential... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Companies Jazz CEO outlines several key policy interventions for cashless society ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jazz and Chairman Telecom Operators Association Aamir Ibrahim outlined... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Companies Saudi Aramco quarterly profit dips as output stays low RIYADH: Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported net profit of $29.07 billion in the second quarter, a slight drop... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Commodities Gold falls slightly KARACHI: The local gold prices on Tuesday saw a slight fall as the global bullion value again receded close to $2400... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Companies Ufone 4G announces ‘Franchise Health Insurance Programme’ KARACHI: Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G has announced the launch of an industry-first “Franchise Health... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Industry Minister says ‘high’ profit margin of fertiliser companies to be trimmed ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, Tuesday, said urea fertiliser... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Money & Banking High standards, skills: SBP chief highlights importance KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad has emphasised the importance of developing skills and... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Money & Banking Dollar recovers ground, yen steady NEW YORK: The dollar recovered ground against most major peers on Monday and the Japanese yen steadied around ... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Ringgit slips 1pc and off one-year high BENGALURU: Equities in Asian emerging markets regained some footing on Tuesday after a brutal global sell-off a day... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Commodities Soybeans fall on improved US crop conditions SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans slid for the first time in three sessions on Tuesday, with pressure from expectations of... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up on supply woes SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged up on Tuesday, buoyed by supply disruptions in top producer Thailand,... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Commodities Copper losses deepen on investor fears of potential slowdown LONDON: Copper prices extended losses on Tuesday as speculators remained pessimistic about global growth and weak... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Commodities Iron ore futures lower BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices drifted lower on Tuesday, as wider losses induced production cuts among steelmakers... Published 07 Aug, 2024 05:37am
Energy Tarbela 5th Extension Project: Wapda chief, World Bank team review progress LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) visited Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project and reviewed... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:50am
Industry Once again, PSMA urges govt to allow export of ‘surplus’ sugar LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has once again asked the government to allow early export of... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 07:00am
Govt required to take belt-tightening steps EDITORIAL: The government is to begin a legislative process this month designed to initiate implementation of... Updated 07 Aug, 2024 06:15am
