Shadman PS attack case: ATC adjourns proceedings against PTI leaders LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court adjourned the proceedings in Shadman police station attack case till September 12... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
98 vehicles snatched, 66 robbed & four murdered in capital on WoW ISLAMABAD: Carjacker gangs stole or snatched over 90 motorbikes and eight vehicles from the jurisdiction of ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
LDA chalks out security plan for Chehlum and Urs LAHORE: The Lahore District Administration has chalked out a security plan for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Steps taken to ensure protection of minorities’ rights LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that minorities are the crown of our head, and there will be... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
ICC World Test Championship 2023-25: Ranjan Madugalle named Match Referee LAHORE: Sri Lanka’s Ranjan Madugalle, who is a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Proposal discussed to establish UK-based university campuses at NSIT City LAHORE: To enhance academic opportunities and position of CBD NSIT City, Lahore, as a premier educational hub, CEO... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Lesco arrests 26 suspects over power theft in 24 hours LAHORE: In a bid to curb the menace of power theft, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched a... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
South Asia Yunus hails slain student in appeal for unity DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus appealed for religious unity Saturday after embracing the ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Landslide kills eight in Ugandan capital KAMPALA: A landslide at a landfill in Uganda’s capital Kampala has killed eight people, the city’s authorities... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Europe Anti-racism protesters rally across UK LONDON: Thousands of anti-racism demonstrators rallied across the UK on Saturday to protest recent rioting blamed on... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Russia evacuates tens of thousands amid Ukraine incursion MOSCOW: Struggling to contain a major Ukrainian incursion, Russia on Saturday said it had evacuated tens of ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
The quest for cheap electricity Rising in the southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region of China near Lake Mapam, Indus River or Sindhu Darya is world’s... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Harris leads Trump by 4 points in 3 battleground states in NYT/Siena College polls WASHINGTON: US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris leads Republican former President... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Hezbollah says launched ‘squadrons of drones’ at Israel after Sidon attack BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon’s Iran-back Hezbollah group said it launched on Saturday explosive-laden drones at a ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Governor holds meeting on medical college in Attock LAHORE: Punjab Governor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan/Chancellor presided over a meeting regarding the establishment of... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
WISE holds seminar titled ‘Youth digital pathways for sustainable uplift’ LAHORE: “Youth digital innovation is a powerful force for sustainable development, particularly in countries like... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Situation during first monsoon spell under control: Sindh minister HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Rehabilitation Department Makhdoom Mehbub-ul-Zaman has said that the after having... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Waste disposal: foreign garbage collection cos fail to deliver KARACHI: The waste management crisis in Karachi continues to spiral out of control, despite the introduction of... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
PRA asked to increase revenue by Rs50bn LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to link the Punjab Revenue... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Three DSPs removed over misconduct LAHORE: The Inspector General of Police has suspended three DSPs for misconduct, inefficiency, abusing power and ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Air pollution in Lahore not just winter problem: experts LAHORE: Environment friendly solutions along with regulations/policies are required to make significant improvements... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
DG NLC inaugurates local manufacturing of Curtainside Trailers KARACHI: Director General NLC, Maj Gen Farrukh Rao, inaugurated the local manufacturing of Curtainside Trailers in a... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Letters ‘Israel and allies are after bigger trophies…’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Israel and allies are after bigger trophies” carried by the... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Punjab climate change policy, action plan finalised LAHORE: In the light of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for the elimination of smog along with... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
HC Maaroof meets Younis to convey best wishes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh Syed Ahmad Maaroof met Dr Muhammad Yunus, the head of... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Companies ‘Deceptive marketing’ CCP imposes Rs60m fine on Unilever Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an order imposing fine of Rs60 million on ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Zardari condemns attack on security forces in Tirah ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has strongly condemned an attack on security forces in Tirah Valley of ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Prices of essential kitchen items show a rising trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increase during this week past against the... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Energy US natural gas rises on hot weather outlook NEW YORK: US natural gas futures touched an over two-week peak on Friday, aided by forecasts for hotter weather and... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Copper rallies as US growth fears ease and China inventories fall LONDON: Copper prices bounced on Friday after US jobs data eased fears of a growth slowdown in the United States,... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (August 10, 2024)... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities EU wheat ends firm on crop concerns, eyes on Egypt PARIS: European wheat ended the week firm, supported by new estimates that French farmers gathered a quarter less... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 10, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (August 11, 2024).... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 10, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Ministry against allocating funds to PSDP? ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special initiative (PD&SI) is considering not allocating... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:26am
Can help cut $500m losses and circular debt: World Bank calls for utilising Balochistan’s ‘VRE’ potential ISLAMABAD: Balochistan has enormous variable renewable energy (VRE) potential which can electrify the province and... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 11:24am
FBR asked to facilitate exporters on super tax, FTR if flexibility exists ISLAMABAD: Minster for Commerce Jam Kamal has directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to review demands of exporters... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:26am
Ogra urged to probe impact of smuggled fuels A letter written by the Chief Operating Officer of Gas and Oil Pakistan Limited states despite the introduction of high standards, local refineries do not comply with the govt’s elevated standards Updated 11 Aug, 2024 11:24am
US inflation still ‘uncomfortably’ high: Fed official WASHINGTON: US inflation remains “uncomfortably” above the Federal Reserve’s target despite the progress it has made... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27am
Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for $6bn mega airport NAIROBI: Ethiopian Airlines has signed a deal for the design of a new $6 billion airport described as the biggest in... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27am
Non-implementation of SC verdicts violation of constitution: Justice Shah ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, said non-implementation of the... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:27am
Special stamp honouring Arshad Nadeem issued ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan issued on Saturday a commemorative stamp on the occasion of Independence Day,... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:28am
Record-setting performance in Paris Olympics 2024: President Zardari will confer civil award upon Arshad Nadeem ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will confer the civil award upon Arshad Nadeem for displaying a record-setting... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:28am
PM Shehbaz condemns Israeli strike on Gaza school LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday strongly condemned an Israeli strike on a... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:29am
Transfer to FBR admin pool: SHC dismisses plea of 12 senior IR officials ISLAMABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed the plea of 12 senior officials of Inland Revenue Service, who... Updated 11 Aug, 2024 09:31am
Violence against women EDITORIAL: The everyday reality of far too many women in Pakistan, tragically, is marred by violence and the... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Riots in the UK EDITORIAL: The mass hysteria, violence and Islamophobic sentiments instigated in the wake of the stabbings of three... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Taxes WHT waiver granted for Arshad’s Olympic prize: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not charge any withholding tax on prize money received by ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Gold prices firm KARACHI: The local gold prices on Saturday remained stable following the unchanged international bullion value,... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Industry Traders considering stepping up protest against power tariffs KARACHI: Traders have continued rallying to galvanize support for their demands for ending oppressive taxes and high... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Industry Industry leaders discuss future of digital infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Kazim Mujtaba, President of the Consumer Division at Jazz, outlined the company’s evolution from a... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Reap, TDAP rejoice at $4bn rice export achievement milestone KARACHI: The Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (Reap), in association with the Trade Development Authority of... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Vietnam Jan-July coffee exports down HANOI: Vietnam’s coffee exports in the first seven months of this year were 979,353 metric tons, down 12.4% from a... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Corn and soy futures near four-year low, wheat rises CHICAGO: Chicago corn and soy futures closed near four-year lows on Friday and posted weekly losses, while wheat... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Brazil’s 2024/25 coffee harvest SAO PAULO: Brazil’s 2024/25 coffee harvest had reached an estimated 92% of the crop as of last Tuesday, ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Russia’s Sovecon cuts wheat crop forecast amid lower yields MOSCOW: Russian agricultural consultancy Sovecon revised its forecast for the country’s 2024 wheat crop down to... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Indian steelmakers seek to soften proposed import curbs on key raw material NEW DELHI: Indian steelmakers want the government to soften proposed import restrictions on metallurgical coke, a ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures gain KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday, buoyed by stronger rival Dalian and Chicago contracts and... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Iron ore recovers BEIJING: Iron ore futures recovered on Friday, boosted by better-than-expected inflation data out of top consumer... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a fourth straight day on Friday to post the first weekly gain in four... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Gold holds ground on US Fed rate-cut hopes, lower yields BENGALURU: Gold prices held steady on Friday after a sharp rise in the previous session, bolstered by a dip in US... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
Industry IPPs termed death warrant for industry KARACHI: The Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am
Industry FoodAg exhibition: $107m deals realised, $434m MoUs inked: Jam KARACHI: Business deals worth $107 million have been realised so far while, $434 million worth of MOUs were signed ... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am
Industry KCCI & ITC announce new partnership KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) Geneva are... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am
Companies AIKO introduces N-Type ABC modules for Pak consumers KARACHI: AIKO, a global leader in photovoltaic technology, is expanding into Pakistan with the introduction of its... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:27am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points