No need to form judicial commission on May 9 incidents: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that there is no need to form a judicial commission to... Published 13 Aug, 2024 08:19am
PML-N govt believes in giving opportunities to youth: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday the PML-N government believes in giving... Published 13 Aug, 2024 08:17am
NUST awarded special technology zone’s status ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) has been awarded... Published 13 Aug, 2024 08:05am
Transition towards cashless society to drive financial inclusion: Ali Irfan ISLAMABAD: The transition towards a cashless society can significantly impact Pakistan’s economy by reducing the... Published 13 Aug, 2024 08:02am
Aurangzeb briefs PepsiCo CEOs on economic uplift ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday briefed the CEOs of PepsiCo... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:59am
Rashid predicts technocrats’ govt by Sept 20 RAWALPINDI: Claiming that the days of the present government had been numbered, Awami Muslim League (AML) founder ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Progress of BISP skill training plan discussed ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and Punjab Skill Development Fund (PSDF) held a meeting to ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
NA Speaker meets Belarusian envoy ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that Pakistan and Belarus enjoy cordial relationship... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Chicken price fixing: LHC seeks response from respondents by 16th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday sought response from respondents by August 16 on a petition seeking... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
LHC disposes of petition LAHORE: The Lahore High Court disposed of a petition filed for the recovery of PTI MNA Haji Imtiaz Ahmed after ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
LCCI organises event to commemorate International Minorities Day LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized a special event to commemorate International... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
JI holds conference to mark Minorities’ Day KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi’s minority wing organised a “minority conference” to highlight the... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
ICD organises training for over 150 teachers KARACHI: Teachers who obtain certification from Cambridge University could soon find employment opportunities in... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
‘No pressure in Sania Zahra’s murder case’ LAHORE: Chairperson of the Social Protection Authority, Hina Pervaiz Butt, stated that forensic tests have confirmed... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
DCs directed to remove encroachments from cities LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman has directed the administrative officers to permanently remove... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
ATC grants five-day physical remand to Ali Wazir ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Monday, granted police a five-day physical remand of Pashtun Tahaffuz... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Agreement inked to develop, implement next-generation LRMIS LAHORE: LMKR, an information technology company, has signed an agreement with Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Patients’ Welfare Association holds seminar KARACHI: Patients’ Welfare Association arranged a seminar Atiyah-e-Umeed followed by a blood camp at Arts Council... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Illegal use of Starbucks’ brand: SC upholds CAT order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld the Competition Appellate Tribunal’s (CAT) order imposing a... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
PCB announces ticket prices for Tests LAHORE: The tickets for the two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh will go on sale online from today... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Shaheens to take on Bangladesh ‘A’ in first 4-day today LAHORE: The Pakistan Shaheens cricket team will face Bangladesh ‘A’ in the first four-day match at the Islamabad... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Europe Eleven-year-old girl stabbed in London’s Leicester Square LONDON: An 11-year-old girl was seriously injured in a stabbing in London’s Leicester Square on Monday, police ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
UK, France and Germany ask Iran to refrain from attacks against Israel BENGALURU: The United Kingdom, France and Germany called on Iran and its allies to refrain from attacks against... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Middle East Netanyahu, defence minister trade barbs over Gaza war aims OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traded barbs with his defence minister on Monday,... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Child malnutrition: Blome hands over food consignment KARACHI: The US Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, has said that the USA will continue to stand with Pakistan and... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
President announces 90-day remission for prisoners ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday announced granting a special 90-day remission of sentence for the... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
PTI demands notification for next CJP ISLAMABAD: Amid speculations of tenure extension to Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, the opposition Pakistan... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Directors, chairmen on ZTBL, NTDC boards: CCoSOEs approves appointment of candidates ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) at Finance Division on Monday approved... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Minorities’ issues: Panel decides to summon IGPs of four provinces ISLAMABAD: As the government openly admits that the state has failed in the protection of minorities in Pakistan, a... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Zardari vows to extend all possible facilitation to minorities in all sectors ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said all possible facilitation should be extended to the minorities in all... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 12, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 13, 2024)... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Rates Stocks close deep in the red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday opened on a positive note, however failed to continue this trend and... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Heat killed nearly 50,000 in Europe in 2023: study PARIS: High temperatures which scientists say are being worsened by human-driven carbon emissions caused nearly... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
One Israeli hostage killed, two women captives wounded GAZA: One Israeli male hostage was killed by his guard and two women captives were seriously wounded in two separate... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
IK threatens to launch protests if CJP given extension ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan has warned that his party... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Significance of green economy highlighted at AFPPD seminar ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar while highlighting the significance of green economy have said that the green... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Energy 500 kV Grid Station Sheikhupura: NTDC adds another 250MVA transformer LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has successfully added a 250 MVA... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
The plight of the minorities August 11, 2024 was ‘celebrated’ as Minorities Day, as has been the custom now since 2009. The date, August 11, was... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 07:38am
Budgetary outcome in 2023-24 The statistics on the outcome of fiscal operations by the federal and provincial governments in 2023-24 were ... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 07:40am
Letters Israel and allies are after bigger trophies… This is apropos three letters to Editor titled “Israel and allies are after bigger trophies” carried by the... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 07:44am
Bring back zero-rating Should the government ensure implementation of sales tax at the point-of-sale, ~Rs 293 billion in tax revenue could... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 07:51am
Commodities Gold prices steady KARACHI: The local gold prices remained steady on Monday despite a slight momentum in the global market, traders... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The fault for not welcoming Nadeem Ashraf lay with her dratted tailor “Can anyone explain the composition of the welcome committee?” “Welcome committee for what occasion? I don’t... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 07:52am
Stocks US stocks waver in lead up to data deluge NEW YORK: US stocks struggled for direction on Monday as investors braced for a slew of economic data this week with... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Stocks European shares muted as investors brace for data week FRANKFURT: Europe’s benchmark stock index was subdued on Monday, erasing early gains, with investors bracing for... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Stocks China stocks range-bound as slowdown concerns weigh on sentiment SHANGHAI: China stocks traded in a narrow range on Monday, even as regional markets advanced, as concerns ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US data DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf closed higher on Monday, in line with global shares, as investors looked ahead... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Commodities Gold firms as traders brace for US inflation data BENGALURU: Gold prices inched higher on Monday on US interest rate cut optimism and brewing geopolitical tensions,... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices unchanged MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices were unchanged last week with market attention turning to the results of the... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Energy US natgas hits near 3-week high on output drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose more than 1% to a near three-week high on Monday, supported by a drop in ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil lower on weak export BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Monday, ending a two-session rise as softening exports... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Commodities Shanghai rubber futures tick up on firmer oil SINGAPORE: Chinese rubber futures ticked up on Monday, buoyed by stronger oil prices, although gains were capped as... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 16.757 billion... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Commodities EU wheat futures drift lower PARIS: European wheat futures fell on Monday as an Egyptian import tender kept attention on competitive Black Sea... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Commodities Copper rallies ahead of Chinese and US data LONDON: Copper rose alongside equities on Monday as traders bought back short positions on the expectation of... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Energy Oil prices rise on Middle East tension, US data NEW YORK: Oil prices were up by more than $1 a barrel on Monday, rising for a fifth consecutive session on... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 333,499 tonnes of cargo comprising 216,170 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (August 12, 2024)... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains amid slow activity LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (August 12, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (August 12, 2024).... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 12, 2024).... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (August 12, 2024)... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (August 12, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (August 12, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Over 58,000 traders registered against 3.2m target Monthly tax payments from traders to start from this month Updated 13 Aug, 2024 11:41am
BOI drafts ‘Asaan Karobar Bill 2024’ ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BOI) has drafted “Asaan Karobar Bill 2024” aimed at reforming the regulatory... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 09:14am
Cabinet for more rationale in categorising SOEs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has asked Ministries/ Divisions to further rationalise the necessity to categorise... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 09:15am
Cabinet approves panel for modalities: Rs75bn to be disbursed for projects under SDGs ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved a 27-member steering committee on Sustainable Development Goals... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 08:42am
Gen Faiz taken into military custody ISLAMABAD: Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief and ex-Peshawar Corps Commander, Lieutenant General Faiz... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 08:38am
FBR shares revenue collection plan with Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Monday shared a comprehensive plan with Finance Minister Muhammad... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 09:20am
July-March: govt signs $2.166bn loan commitments ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan signed new agreements worth $2.166 billion as commitments in the period... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 02:02pm
Three PML-N MNAs reinstated as SC sets aside LHC verdicts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court by a majority of 2 to 1 set aside the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) judgment announced in... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 08:39am
PM says AI ‘is the future’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the provinces are getting 60 percent shares from the... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 08:41am
Tariff, USD indexation under PPA terms: South Korean co threatens to file global lawsuit Seeks intervention of Power Division to take appropriate measures to ensure that contractual commitments outlined in the PPA are upheld Updated 13 Aug, 2024 02:29pm
Trump back on social media site X WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was back on social media platform X ahead of his... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 08:41am
Taxes Deterioration of ATIR working: PTBA urges law minister to form oversight body ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has asked the Minister for Law and Justice to intervene and form... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Energy Cut in petroleum prices expected ISLAMABAD: A significant reduction in fuel prices is on the cards for Pakistani consumers. According to preliminary... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 12:21pm
US seeks 6m barrels of oil for SPR WASHINGTON: The US is seeking to buy another 6 million barrels of oil from energy companies to help replenish the... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Tariff reforms stressed to drive export-led growth ISLAMABAD: In follow-up of the Prime Minister’s constitution of the Committee on ‘tariff rationalisation for... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Foreign investment: SECP session terms investment facilitation crucial ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in furtherance of its agenda of investment... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Industry HCSTSI concerned over impacts of climate change on business HYDERABAD: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, has voiced... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Small traders, industries: FPCCI official flays tax notices KARACHI: Asif Sakhi, VP FPCCI, has said that the apex body condemns tax notices of Rs60,000 per month to small... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Conducive environment urged to boost investment ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that there is a need... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
China Mobile continues to lead telecom industry ISLAMABAD: China Mobile International Limited, [China Mobile Communication Corporation (CMCC)] continues to lead the... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Companies VLEKTRA bike completes Karachi-Hyderabad journey on single charge KARACHI: VLEKTRA, the first locally designed EV motorcycle, has completed its Karachi-Hyderabad journey on a single... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Industry PTA keeping mum: govt ramps up digital tracking? ISLAMABAD: The government has allegedly intensified efforts to monitor internet traffic and social media, which led... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Kinds of security threats EDITORIAL: Surely, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif realises that he’s not the first Pakistani head of government to... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 07:32am
Petroleum policy: consistency is the key EDITORIAL: The energy sector mess in Pakistan has multiple dimensions. One dynamic is falling domestic oil and gas... Updated 13 Aug, 2024 07:34am
$2.4bn wiped off Adani shares after Hindenburg allegations BENGALURU: Adani Group, the Indian conglomerate rocked by a Hindenburg Research report last year, faced another ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Minister, envoy to Russia discuss ways to bolster trade ties ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Khalid Jamali, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Risk coverage increased for SMEs’ growth KARACHI: In line with the Government’s efforts to give impetus to the SME sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
CM visits IMC’s manufacturing facility at PQA KARACHI: Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah visited Indus Motor Company’s manufacturing facility at Port... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Companies HBL Konnect launches ‘Aur Khelo’ tournament KARACHI: Konnect by HBL (Konnect), the Bank’s branchless banking platform, leads the Esports scene in Pakistan ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Industry PCA South uncovers Rs551m EFS scam in textile unit KARACHI: The Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has unveiled a colossal fiscal fraud and Export Facilitation Scheme... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Pakistan, Turkiye agree to elevate trade, investment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye, on Monday, agreed to further elevate bilateral trade volume and to enhance... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Money & Banking China’s yuan weakens SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened against the US dollar on Monday, in tandem with a softer Japanese yen, but is... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
Money & Banking Rouble weaker against dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble weakened further against the dollar on Monday as Russia evacuated parts of a second ... Published 13 Aug, 2024 07:02am
