Middle East Lebanon says 10 Syrians killed in Israeli strike on south BEIRUT: The Lebanese health ministry said an Israeli air strike on the south on Saturday killed 10 Syrians, as the... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Abrar, Kamran released from first Test squad against Bangladesh LAHORE: Wrist spinner Abrar Ahmed has been released from the Pakistan Test side and he will now represent Pakistan... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
18,737 mpox cases detected in Africa since Jan NAIROBI: A total of 18,737 suspected or confirmed cases of mpox were reported in Africa since the beginning of the... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 09:42am
INGOs will not be registered as NPOs: SECP ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will not issue registration certificates of... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 09:44am
PMD advisory: heavy rains expected across country ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has updated its weather advisory, indicating a shift in the... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
IK hatched a conspiracy with the connivance of Faiz: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture, Ataullah Tarar alleged... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Statistics Mobile phones worth $64.504m imported in July ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $64.504 million in the first month (July) of current fiscal year... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 09:43am
Date for filing GST, federal excise returns extended ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the last date for filing of sales tax and federal excise... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 09:44am
Ali Wazir sent to jail ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Saturday, sent Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) leader and former MNA Ali... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Police intensifies crackdown against power theft across Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Police conducted a rigorous crackdown against electricity thieves across the province. Under the... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
‘Female dress comments’: NA speaker makes fact-finding panel ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has constituted a fact-finding committee to find out the ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
LHC to proceed with petition of Baloch student Sadia tomorrow LAHORE: Justice Shakil Ahmad of the Lahore High Court would proceed with petition of a Baloch student Sadia on ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
CTD kills terrorist in Gujranwala LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab killed a terrorist during an intelligence-based operation in... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
ATC hands over 9 suspects of kidnapping Khalilur Rehman to police LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday handed over nine suspects of kidnapping script writer Khalilur... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Arshad Nadeem brought glory to country: Governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Arshad Nadeem brought glory to the country by ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Punjab PA Speaker heaps praise on Rizwan LAHORE: Expressing satisfaction on professional training of the Rescuers in Emergency Services Academy, Speaker... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Minister castigates KP govt for ‘misusing’ funds LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Saturday castigated the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government for... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Number of farmers’ facilitation centres in Punjab increased LAHORE: The Punjab government has increased the number of farmer facilitation centers to support the growers of... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
IK says he’s not scared of Faiz’s arrest ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Saturday, said that he... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
LSE conference throws light on issues of climate, environment, governance LAHORE: The 6th International Applied Development Conference organised by Lahore School of Economics concluded... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Raw sugar futures post weekly loss LONDON: Raw sugar futures rose on Friday but posted weekly losses, weighed down partly by an improving outlook for... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Grains EU wheat bounces off 5-month lows led by front-month flurry PARIS: Euronext wheat recovered on Friday from near five-month lows, led by a technical bounce in front-month... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Commodities CBOT soybeans, corn slip on bumper yield forecasts; wheat steadies CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybeans and corn futures eased on Friday, with both poised to set a weekly loss, as... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures reverse gains on weaker data SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Friday to log a fourth consecutive weekly loss, as ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Grains Summer rain sharply cuts German wheat, rapeseed crops HAMBURG: Germany’s 2024 wheat crop will fall 12.8% on the year to 18.76 million metric tons, the country’s... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Iron ore futures easier BEIJING: Iron ore futures fell for a fifth straight session on Friday, heading for a second weekly loss, with ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Commodities China’s July coal output up BEIJING: China’s coal output rose 2.8% year-on-year in July as mines ramped up production to ensure steady supply... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Grains Dry weather to hamper Argentina wheat crop in coming days BUENOS AIRES: Dry weather will continue to weigh on Argentina’s wheat crop over the next few days, the Buenos ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Energy US natural gas slips NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped more than 3% to a one-week low on Friday on forecasts for less hot weather... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Copper prices drop LONDON: Copper prices fell on Friday as mining giant BHP said a strike at its Escondida copper mine in Chile would... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (August 17, 2024)... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bullish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 07:20am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures sustained earlier gains on Friday to log their biggest weekly rise in two months,... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Dire French wheat harvest winds down PARIS: French farmers had almost finished harvesting this year’s soft wheat crop, expected to be the smallest ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Marwat says he’s burying the hatchet ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat announced burying the hatchet with the party... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
There will be strike on 28th: JI KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday announced a shutter-down strike on... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Islamabad witnesses rise in incidents of auto theft ISLAMABAD: The incidents of auto theft witnessed a significant increase in the federal capital during the last week... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
The challenge of unpaid caregiving Among the various reasons identified on global level for removing gender disparity with regard to education and... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Letters ‘Escalating political temperature…’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor “Escalating political temperature” by this writer carried... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Gold at new highs KARACHI: The local and international gold prices on Saturday hit new highs with global bullion value surpassing ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Punjab CM asks complete drainage of rainwater LAHORE: Taking notice of untimely drainage of rainwater in various cities, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Mixed trend in prices of essential kitchen items ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during this week past against the... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
President urges nation to participate in plantation campaign ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that trees are the foundation of life and they provide us with clean air,... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
IMC National Flag Collection drive appreciated KARACHI: Indus Motor Company’s (IMC) one-off social initiative, the National Flag Collection drive, now in its... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 17, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (August 18, 2024).... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 17, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Aurangzeb says on BYD’s NEV launch occasion: Plan launched to revitalize economy The finance minister says the government is committed to supporting the private sector, recognizing its crucial role in driving economic growth Updated 18 Aug, 2024 01:34pm
Maersk’s $2bn investment set to transform port infrastructure: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh said on Saturday that Danish shipping company Maersk... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 10:23pm
Excess from 200 units limit: KE proposes CSM amendments for protected consumers ISLAMABAD: The K-Electric has proposed amendments to the Consumer Service Manual (CSM) to safeguard the protected... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 10:24pm
Apr-Jul QTA: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.5/unit tariff hike ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought a positive adjustment of up to Rs1.5 per... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 09:39am
MPL issue: MoFA seeks Owais’s meeting with Korean envoy ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has asked the Power Division to arrange a meeting between Korean... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 09:39am
PM’s health coordinator confirms reported case ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Coordinator on National Health Services Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, on Saturday, confirmed that... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 09:42am
Airports, seaports & borders: PM directs to make mpox screening system effective ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to make the monkeypox screening system ports, and borders of... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 09:40am
Tyre importer secures duty after proving assessment LAHORE: A tyre importer has secured duty after proving that the customs department has assessed the goods in terms ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Industry FCCI president for positive, constructive changes in behaviours FAISALABAD: “We must inculcate positive and constructive changes in our behaviors, individually and collectively,... Updated 18 Aug, 2024 07:22am
Fertilizer plants will continue to get uninterrupted gas supply ISLAMABAD: An inter-ministerial meeting on Saturday decided to ensure continuous supply of gas to fertiliser plants... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Matter of ‘grave concern’ EDITORIAL: The Pakistani Foreign Office has rightly expressed grave concern at “recurring incidents of theft and... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Calling for fresh elections – but not yet EDITORIAL: Coming from the PPP, a major ally of the ruling PML-N, it is a startling suggestion. The party secretary... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
KATI demands withdrawal of hefty tax notices KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has stated that under Tajir... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
Industry DGTO seeks voters’ list from KCCI for polls KARACHI: The Director General of Trade Organisations (DGTO) has directed the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and ... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
‘Failed policies have ruined economy’ KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Policy Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan... Published 18 Aug, 2024 06:19am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points