Punjab cabinet approves ‘CM Roshan Gharana Programme’ LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:56am
CBD Punjab showcases ‘Nawaz Sharif IT City’ at Times Square LAHORE: In a historic move coinciding with Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations, the Central Business District... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:54am
Registered persons to get Kissan Card by September LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced to start supplying “Kissan Card” to those who got themselves... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:53am
78th Independence Day: FPCCI holds flag-hoisting ceremony LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) organized a flag-hoisting ceremony and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:51am
Govt advised to fill Tarbela Dam to maximum capacity: PMD dismisses possibility of high flood LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has dismissed the possibility of a high flood ahead and advised... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:48am
IHC hints at initiating contempt proceedings in missing persons’ case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) hinted to initiate contempt proceedings against secretaries of Ministry of... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:42am
SC urged to set aside IHC’s judgment quashing FIR against Rashid ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to set aside Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s judgment to quash an FIR... Published 14 Aug, 2024 07:40am
Voice, SMS: Roaming Services along Markran Coastal Highway launched ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday launched National Roaming Services (voice, SMS) along Markran Coastal Highway... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
178 killed in flooding and landslides in Pakistan NEW DELHI: Torrential storms lashing South Asia have killed hundreds of people since June, official data showed... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Need stressed to promote tuna breeding KARACHI: Advisor to CM on Livestock and Fisheries Syed Najmi Alam has said that we need to breed tuna fish by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Minorities’ delegates meet BISP chief ISLAMABAD: Members of National Lobbying Delegation for Minority Rights led by Haroon Sarab Diyal met Chairperson... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Election (Second Amendment) Act 2024: Justice Sultan recuses himself from petition LAHORE: Justice Sultan Tanvir Ahmad of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday recused himself from a petition challenging... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
JI urges nation to work for strengthening country KARACHI: Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday night urged the nation to remain... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
ISSI roundtable evaluates ‘Recent Developments in South Asia’ ISLAMABAD: In the backdrop of far-reaching transformations occurring in South Asia, including recent changes in... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
77th Independence Day: HCSTSI SVP graces closing ceremony of LASEEFA Open Girls Tape Ball Cricket Tournament HYDERABAD: Dr Muhammad Ismail Farouk Nami, Senior Vice President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Korean envoy informed: Governance, economy and services being digitised ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Pakistan Park Kijun called on Minister of State for IT and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Shahdara, Chiniot Dams: CDA approves feasibility study for construction ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved a feasibility study to be conducted by WAPDA for the... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
CAA announces key appointments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced key appointments on Tuesday. Deputy Director ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Democracy, constitutionalism, and equality: Bilawal vows to uphold core principles ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Pakistan's Independence Day, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
All-out efforts urged for empowerment of women ISLAMABAD: An internal conference on gender empowerment for the green economy, Tuesday, while unanimously adopting a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
ABC holds 2nd ESG awards ceremony ISLAMABAD: The American Business Council (ABC) of Pakistan held the 2nd Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Govt must not renege on its promises, warns JI chief ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Tuesday cautioned the government against reneging on... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Freedom of expression: Constitution also sets clear boundaries: COAS ISLAMABAD: In a historic address at the Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul on the occasion of the 77th... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
CM visits Arshad Nadeem’s home, presents Rs100m cheque, car LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Tuesday visited javelin star Arshad Nadeem’s hometown at Mian... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Senate panel for addressing grievances of overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Following complaints against problems such as land-grabbing and police corruption in the country by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
NA body condemns absence of interior minister ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior on Tuesday expressed displeasure over the absence of... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Iran rejects Western calls to stand down Israel threat TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday rejected Western calls to stand down its threat to retaliate against Israel for the killing... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:31am
South Asia Hasina urges supporters to make public show of strength DHAKA: Ousted Bangladeshi premier Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked supporters to make a public show of strength later... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:30am
Sindh CS vows full support to polio vaccination drive KARACHI: As leading paediatricians urged parents to vaccinate their children during the upcoming polio vaccination... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Independence Day celebrations at Sindh secretariat, AG office KARACHI: Sindh Secretariat celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a dignified ceremony, where a smart... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Sindh govt to celebrate Independence Day with enthusiasm: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh’s Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Motorcycle and rickshaw drivers: Minister announces free of charge petrol KARACHI: “On the 78th Independence Day of Pakistan, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmad Sheikh... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
30 tons of smuggled auto parts seized KARACHI: The Enforcement Collectorate’s Anti-Smuggling Organisa-tion (ASO) has seized a substantial quantity of... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 13, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 14, 2024)... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
NA panel inquires about purpose of SWF ISLAMABAD: The government has acknowledged that crowding out is a reality because of fiscal house not being in order... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:11am
Nuclear, radioactive materials: Pakistan calls for probe into illicit sale in India: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan expressed its grave concerns over recurring incidents of theft and illicit sale of nuclear and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
7th Taekwondo Championship: Zardari congratulates Amir Khan on winning gold medal ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Pakistani athlete Amir Khan on winning the gold medal in the 7th... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
SUPARCO holds briefing session ISLAMABAD: A briefing session was arranged at the Satellite Ground Station and Satellite Control Facility of ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Speakers call for increased investment in young people HYDERABAD: On the eve of International Youth Day, Sindh Community Foundation organized a seminar in Garrho, a remote... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Energy No new tax will be imposed on electricity bills: minister KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has decided to talk to the Federal Government about the... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Energy Hydropower costlier than wind, solar power, claims study KARACHI: The cost of hydropower generation is much higher than wind and solar as hydropower generation cost has... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Energy Ogra hikes RLNG prices ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Tuesday announced a 3.20 percent increase in the price of... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Energy Gas discovered at Chak 202-1 exploratory well in RYK ISLAMABAD: OGDCL, the operator of Mari East Exploration License with 100 percent working interest, has discovered... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Energy Global oil demand growth slowing: IEA PARIS: Global oil demand growth slowed in the second quarter of the year, primarily due to softer construction and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Energy OGDCL starts commercial production of tight gas in Sindh KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Monday announced the commencement of early ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Letters The Tajir Dost Scheme: not so encouraging response That the Tajir Dost Scheme is not attracting a positive response from traders is a fact that has found its best... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Netanyahu, scripture & the fraternity of imperialist apostles The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.”... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 07:15am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end higher BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Tuesday, led by gains in financial and information technology stocks.... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Stocks US stocks hit near two-week higher NEW YORK: US stocks hit a near two-week high on Tuesday after a softer producer prices data reinforced bets of an... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Stocks STOXX 600 hits two-week closing high FRANKFURT: Europe’s benchmark stock index closed at a near two-week high on Tuesday, as growing hopes of an... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Stocks China stocks seesaw in thin trade SHANGHAI: China stocks edged up slightly on Tuesday after seesawing in thin trade, with investor sentiment remaining... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Stocks Nikkei surges 3.5pc on return from holiday TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average surged 3.5% on Tuesday, with tech shares leading the rally as sentiment got a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Stocks PSX stays bearish KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on a... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 113,298 tonnes of cargo comprising 96,795 tonnes of import cargo and 16,503... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Energy US natural gas makes gains NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed more 1% to a three-week high on Tuesday, helped by forecasts for hotter... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Energy Oil falls as attack fears fade HOUSTON: Brent and US crude oil futures fell more than $1 a barrel on Tuesday as markets saw reduced risk of a wider... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
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 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (August 13, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (August 13, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (August 13, 2024).... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (August 13, 2024).... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (August 13, 2024)... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (August 13, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (August 13, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Discos add Rs596bn to circular debt Nepra says Discos' breach of target contributed around Rs.276 billion to circular debt for the FY 2023-24 Updated 14 Aug, 2024 04:23pm
Independence Day today LAHORE: All is set for the 78th Independence Day celebrations being marked by the Pakistani nation on Wednesday... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:26am
No Cabinet approval to urea import proposal ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet did not endorse the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for import of urea and... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:25am
Discos slated for outsourcing, sell-off post-reforms: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that after reforms in electricity distribution companies, the... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 04:21pm
Prices of petrol, diesel slashed ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has notified reduction in petroleum prices up to Rs8.47 per litre with effect from... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:14am
PM likely to hold stocktaking meeting regarding UAE today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif is likely to hold a stocktaking meeting regarding the United Arab Emirates... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 04:23pm
New coal-fired power plant starts operations today LAHORE: In a significant milestone for Pakistan’s energy sector, a new 660 MW coal-fired power plant in Jamshoro is... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 04:23pm
FTO concerned about not allowing tax credit to salaried class ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has expressed serious concern that the current withholding procedure of tax... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:12am
SAB approves sugar export to Tajikistan on G2G basis ISLAMABAD: The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB), on Tuesday, following permission by the Cabinet’s Economic Coordination... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:21am
PSWF operationalisation: Finance Div decides to hire consulting firm ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has decided to hire a consulting firm for advising on operationalisation of Pakistan... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 10:20am
SECP roundtable on ‘Insured Pakistan through promoting Takaful’ KARACHI: The SECP organized a roundtable discussion to support its ‘Insured Pakistan 5-year strategic plan’ by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Energy OGDCL announces discovery of gas condensate in KP ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), on Tuesday, announced the discovery of gas ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Industry Chamber-to-chamber linkages: ‘FPCCI to facilitate, investment, JVs with Rwanda’ KARACHI: Aman Paracha, Vice President FPCCI, has apprised that FPCCI has had fruitful discussions with Naeemu Ullah... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Taxes Non-filers, tax evaders: Data sharing among key stakeholders under way: McKinsey ISLAMABAD: The global consulting firm, McKinsey & Company Tuesday informed that data sharing among key... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Industry ‘Current power price harmful for production, business, exports’ KARACHI: The Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
CDWP approves six uplift projects worth Rs16bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved six development projects at cost of Rs16 billion ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
‘Privatisation of loss-making institutions to lessen burden on the national exchequer’ LAHORE: Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment and Communication Abdul Aleem Khan said on Tuesday... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Engineering community: Engr Ahsan vows to bring about positive changes LAHORE: Engr. Ahsan Anwar, Vice President of National Engineering Services Pakistan (NESPAK), has vowed to bring... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Industry Local textile industry facing severe crisis: KCBF chief LAHORE: The textile industry in Pakistan is facing a severe crisis due to unfavourable weather conditions, decreased... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Dream that turned into a nightmare EDITORIAL: So, another year has passed and Pakistan and Pakistanis are no clearer about when all the threats to the... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Bangladesh – navigating a perilous path EDITORIAL: The fallout of the historic events of the last few weeks in Bangladesh continues to reverberate as the... Updated 14 Aug, 2024 08:24am
MSCI announces results of Quarterly Index Review KARACHI: MSCI has announced results of its Quarterly Index Review (QIR) on Tuesday and all changes will be effective... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Commodities Gold at new highs KARACHI: The local gold market on Tuesday surged to new highs with the global bullion value rising above $ 2450 an... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Money & Banking Yen remains weak, dollar slips NEW YORK: The yen remained weak for a second straight day on Tuesday and the dollar softened against the rest of its... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Peso rises as rate-cut prospects fade BENGALURU: The Philippine peso was among the top Asian emerging currencies on Tuesday due to fading chances of an... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Commodities Copper retreats on rising inventories LONDON: Copper prices pulled back on Tuesday after three sessions of gains, burdened by surging inventories and... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for the fifth straight session on Tuesday, tracking higher synthetic rubber... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Commodities Iron ore extends fall BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices fell for a second straight session on Tuesday, as faltering demand amid steel ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR18.954 billion... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil slips on weak exports SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures closed at their weakest level in more than seven months on Tuesday, hurt by... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Commodities Gold firms as dollar, yields slip after US PPI data BENGALURU: Gold prices steadied on Tuesday to hover close to an all-time high hit in July, as the dollar and ... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (August 13, 2024)... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate firm ahead of Independence Day holiday LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Companies She Loves Tech launches Karachi round KARACHI: She Loves Tech, the world’s largest women-led startup competition, launched its Karachi round, organized... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am