CPJ flays raid on journalist’s home NEW YORK: Pakistani police have raided the home of digital journalist Usman Khan three times, forcing him into ... Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:22am
Industry SAARC Chamber board meetings successfully concluded in Colombo ISLAMABAD: Anjum Nisar, a prominent industrialist and Vice President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry from... Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:19am
Commodities ‘There exists no ban on wheat transportation from Punjab’ LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin has said that there is no restriction on the transportation of wheat and... Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:13am
Cake-cutting ceremony: DC Lahore issued notice on PTI’s plea over permission refusal LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore for August 12 on a... Published 09 Aug, 2024 08:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 08, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (August 09, 2024)... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:59am
Bilawal visits Dhoki’s house ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Thursday, visited the residence of his Chief ... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:58am
Islamabad hosts two high-level meetings ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards fostering international investment and urban development, Islamabad hosted... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:58am
JI decides to step up its protest drive ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Thursday, decided to march towards Murree Road in its bid to protest against... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:58am
President gives his assent to Elections (Second Amendment) Bill ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday gave assent to “The Elections (Second Amendment) Bill,... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:54am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Ringgit and Indonesia’s rupiah led gains BENGALURU: Asian equity markets were subdued on Thursday as a rebound rally fizzled out, with stocks in Taiwan and... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:52am
Federal Secretary Information meets APNS office-bearers KARACHI: Ambreen Jan, Federal Secretary Information visited APNS House and held a meeting with the Karachi based... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:51am
LHC expresses dissatisfaction over DC’s report LAHORE: The Lahore High Court expressed its dissatisfaction on a report of the Deputy Commissioner Lahore rejecting... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:43am
PNS Yarmook makes a port call in Bahrain ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy's warship, PNS Yarmook, made a port call in Bahrain as part of its Regional Maritime... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:40am
WPC urges mechanism to combat cybercrime against women ISLAMABAD: The Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) held a crucial meeting on Thursday, where members proposed the... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:36am
Muslim countries: Zardari for greater unity, cooperation ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has underlined the need for greater unity and cooperation among Muslim... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:33am
Complaint redressal system: BISP asks ADB team to advance pilot launch to next month ISLAMABAD: Secretary Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Amer Ali Ahmad has urged the ADB’s technical team to... Published 09 Aug, 2024 07:30am
Those seeking to create chaos given warning ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Thursday vowed to prevent anarchy in Pakistan, stating,... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:50am
Middle East Israel strikes on two schools kill over 18 **GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Israeli strikes hit two schools in Gaza City Thursday, killing more... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
British Airways to suspend London-Beijing direct flights LONDON: British Airways announced on Thursday it will be “pausing” direct flights between London and the Chinese... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
South Asia Attend mosque or be punished, Taliban chief tells public workers KABUL: Afghan government employees must attend mosque five times a day or face punishment, Taliban supreme leader... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Israel revokes status of Norway envoys OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said Thursday it was revoking the diplomatic status of Norway’s envoys to the... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Alleged support for Iran’s weapons programme: US indicts Pakistani among three WASHINGTON: The United States has indicted two Iranian citizens and one Pakistani citizen for providing material... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:16am
Need for revisiting 2 percent inflation target ‘The stock market crash is – perhaps – the long-awaited signal of a US economic slump.…The market meltdown... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Lessons from illusionary revolutions Amid escalating student-led protests and mounting unrest, Bangladesh’s long-serving Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Kaspersky study: ‘47pc users including Pakistanis believe covering webcam will maintain privacy’ ISLAMABAD: A global cyber security company found that 47 percent users including Pakistanis believed that covering... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The US is going the Pakistan route? “The US airwaves are focused on the reasons why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz as her running mate.” “Right and... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Europe Spain arrests 77, busts global migrant smuggling ring MADRID: Spanish police said on Thursday they had dismantled a global people-smuggling network that brought Indian,... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Asia Strong quake, small tsunamis hit southern Japan with minor damage TOKYO: A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 shook southern Japan on Thursday but no major damage was... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Middle East Iran says Israel seeks to ‘expand war’ amid de-escalation push JEDDAH: Iran accused Israel on Thursday of wanting to spread war in the Middle East, as diplomatic efforts sought a... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Democrats Harris, Walz campaign together for first time as White House ticket PHILADELPHIA: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her newly selected vice presidential running mate,... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
North Korea Olympians not given Samsung phones: IOC SEOUL: North Korean Olympians have not received Samsung smartphones, unlike athletes from other countries, the IOC... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Europe UK’s Starmer vows no let up in stopping further far-right riots SOLIHULL (United Kingdom): UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on Thursday not to ease up efforts to stop further... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Letters ‘Lesson learned from Bangladesh…’ The following is apropos my two back-to-back letters to the Editor carried by the newspaper on Wednesday and... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Begrudging private sector At the outset, the recent Independent Power Plants (IPPs) controversy has magnified the bitterness and grudges that... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
The challenge of IPPs—V Solutions Revised accounting for government-owned IPP Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:23am
Stocks Gulf bourses end mixed on regional tensions, US data DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday, with most posting weekly losses amid geopolitical tensions... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Stocks Wall Street jumps as jobs data eases slowdown fears NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose nearly 2% on Thursday, bolstered by a better-than-expected jobs report... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Stocks STOXX 600 recovers early losses on US jobs data relief FRANKFURT: Europe’s benchmark stock index recouped early losses to close slightly higher on Thursday, helped by... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Stocks China stocks edge up on likely safe-haven flows SHANGHAI: China stocks rose slightly on Thursday, bucking weakness in broader Asian markets, as some investors ... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Stocks Nikkei under pressure again after BOJ meeting minutes TOKYO: Japanese shares were under fresh pressure on Thursday as domestic chip stocks followed a slide on Wall Street... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 121,109 tonnes of cargo comprising 72,550 tonnes of import cargo and 48,559... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 08, 2024).... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 08, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Poverty and power costs cannot be fully eradicated: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday said a complete freedom from poverty and the cost of electricity... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:19am
Rates PSX turns bullish KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
First Russia-China barter trade may come this autumn MOSCOW: Russia and China may begin using barter trading schemes, three trade and payments sources told Reuters, with... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Rates Rates of all Kibor tenors decline KARACHI: KIBOR rates across all tenors declined with decreases ranging from 2bps to 40bps on DoD basis on Thursday.... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan, Turkiye agree to boost business activities, investment ISLAMABAD: Turkiye and Pakistan have agreed to boost up business activities and investment in various fields by... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:50am
Govt takes much of the credit for decline in food inflation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Masood Malik on Thursday said that the positive impact of the... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:22am
May 9 violence: IK says won’t apologise as he hasn’t committed any crime ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Thursday, said that he... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:53am
Mobile SIM blocking: KTBA urges FBR to update list on weekly basis KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to update the SIM... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:17am
Chenab, Ravi likely to trigger urban flooding ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a new flash and urban flooding warning as... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:52am
Energy KP govt, PESCO sign power acquisition contract PESHAWAR: The KP government has entered into an agreement on Thursday to sell the electricity generated from two... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Energy TCB-1, SSRL get environment excellence awards KARACHI: Thar Coal Block-1 Power Generation Company Private Limited (TCB-1) and Sino Sindh Resources Private Limited... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Energy Domestic, industrial sectors: SSGC inaugurates two new pipeline projects KARACHI: Being a customer-centric organization, SSGC strives to serve its consumers in meeting their gas related... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Global cuisine show to begin today KARACHI: The second Global Cuisine Show 2024 is all set to start Friday (Aug 9) with international chefs to ... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Energy ‘Energy crisis is hindering economic development’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s energy crisis has long been hindering industrial growth and economic development. Maryyam Qasim... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Commodities Gold prices firm KARACHI: The local gold market stood firm on Thursday, reflecting the unmoved global bullion value, traders said.... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Commodities Iron ore futures slip BENGALURU: Iron ore futures prices extended losses into a third straight session on Thursday, with the Singapore... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Energy Oil gains on ME tensions HOUSTON: Oil prices ticked higher on Thursday as US job data eased demand concerns and escalating tensions in the... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Commodities Copper steadies on raw material shortage LONDON: Copper prices steadied on Thursday on expectations of improved copper consumption in China and a larger than... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Commodities Gold rises on safe-haven demand BENGALURU: Gold prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, supported by firm safe-haven demand and growing expectations... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Grains Asia rice: Lacklustre demand, weak rupee drag down India rates MUMBAI/ BANGKOK/HANOI/BANGLADESH AND BENGALURU: India’s rice export prices fell this week due to sluggish demand... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Thursday after a three-day losing streak, buoyed by ... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged up on Thursday to hit their highest levels in more than two weeks, buoyed ... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (August 08, 2024)... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate loses Rs400 per maund amid modest business LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday decreased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Commodities Coffee trading activities slow in Vietnam HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Coffee trading activities in Vietnam remained tepid at the end of the crop ... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR31.157 ... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
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 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (August 08, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (August 08, 2024).... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 08, 2024)... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (August 08, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Govt takes big step to deal with IPP challenge Forms task force on implementation of structural reforms in power sector Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:27am
Ease of doing business, investment: PM approves reform programme ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Thursday approved the launch of the largest reform programme of ease of... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 09:22am
Discos’ FCA for June: Nepra notifies Rs2.56/unit positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has notified positive adjustment of Rs 2.56 per... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 08:56am
Companies Pak Suzuki Motor Co shuts down plant in Karachi KARACHI: Pak Suzuki Motor Company has been forced to shut down its manufacturing plant in Karachi due to a prolonged... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Taxes Battargram-Silk/Karakoram road: FBR establishes check post of IR officers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a check post of Inland Revenue officers at district... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Critical role of shared network infrastructure, green energy initiatives highlighted ISLAMABAD: Khurrum Ashfaque, CEO of Telenor Pakistan, underscored the critical role of shared network infrastructure... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Destruction of state-run companies: PBIF chief says govt should focus on proper policies KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Minister, Turkiye delegation discuss bilateral trade development ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue was called on by the Trade Minister of... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Industry HESCO chief sent letter: HCSTSI President seeks information on various taxes HYDERABAD: The President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Farooq... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
‘P3A approves financial structure of projects worth Rs646bn in 18 months’ ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives was informed that... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
‘Govt committed to transform Pakistan into a cashless economy’ ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the present government is... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Ruling against Google: Taking on big tech EDITORIAL: Over the last two decades, it would have been difficult for anyone venturing online to avoid the... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
SBP Governor: cautious optimism EDITORIAL: The Governor of State Bank of Pakistan, Jamil Ahmed, clarified to the National Assembly’s Standing... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Record earnings in FY24: Rice exporters now eying $6bn exports KARACHI: After achieving an all-time high export of $4 billion, rice exporters are now setting their sights on a $6... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan highlights lack of effective transport to reach BRT systems: ADB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s BRT systems showed high levels of satisfaction, but highlighted the lack of effective... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Industry Foreign exchange buying, selling for individuals: LCCI successfully hosts awareness session LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) successfully hosted an Awareness Session on Foreign... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Taxes Non-compliance with EIMS: PRA initiates crackdown LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has launched a crackdown on establishments failing to install the mandated... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Companies EFU Life wins ‘Best Domestic Life Insurer of the Year Award’ KARACHI: EFU Life Assurance Limited, leading private sector Life, Takaful and Health insurance provider announced... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Money & Banking Mobilink Bank introduces affordable E-bike loans ISLAMABAD: Dedicated to promoting positive environmental change, Mobilink Bank has recently announced the launch of... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Taxes FBR chairman holds introductory meetings with members ISLAMABAD: The new Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood, Thursday, evening held introductory... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Industry ‘Sustainable, inclusive Pakistan’: OICCI and UNDP forge alliance KARACHI: In a groundbreaking move, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) has partnered... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Money & Banking Yen drops against dollar NEW YORK: The yen fell against the dollar on Thursday after new US labor market data showed that unemployment... Published 09 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Surface Water Treatment Plant Phase II: WASA Faisalabad, CMEC sign accord for construction project FAISALABAD: Contract agreement was signed between Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Faisalabad and China Machinery... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:37am
Parliamentary Lodges expansion project: Speaker takes series of decisive initiatives ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has taken a series of decisive initiatives to ensure the ... Updated 09 Aug, 2024 07:39am