Climate activists block cruise ship arriving in Amsterdam THE HAGUE: Environmental activists tied themselves to a lock on Sunday at the Port of Amsterdam to prevent the... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Israeli man killed in attack in West Bank settlement OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: An attack at a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank on Sunday killed an Israeli man, a... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Malaysia announces adopt-an-orangutan plan for palm oil importers SANDAKAN, (Malaysia): Companies that import palm oil from Malaysia will be able to adopt orangutans but they will ... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Europe Ukraine says struck second key bridge in Russia’s Kursk region KYIV: Ukraine said Sunday it had struck a second key bridge in the Kursk region, seeking to disrupt Moscow’s ... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
South Asia China pledges billions more in funds to aid disaster-stricken farm regions BEIJING/HONG KONG: China’s central bank said on Tuesday it will provide an additional 100 billion yuan ($14... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Blinken to renew push for Gaza cease fire; Israel launches fresh strikes CAIRO/GAZA: Israeli strikes killed at least 21 people including six children in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian health... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Libya central bank ‘suspends all operations’ after official abducted TRIPOLI: The Central Bank of Libya said on Sunday it was “suspending all operations” after a bank official was... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Punjab police intensify operation against drug dealers LAHORE: In compliance of the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif Drug-Free Punjab vision, Punjab Police is actively... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Accountability, regular monitoring of schools emphasised HYDERABAD: Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad, Zain-ul-Abedin Memon, and Director General Monitoring & Evaluation... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Digital dilemma: building a firewall against growth In today’s world, internet connectivity is as essential as electricity or running water. Remarkably, it remains one... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
The narrative must change The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR’s) narrative, irrespective of the many chairmen it has been subjected to -... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Global banks’ tech revival sparks hope for $254bn Indian IT sector BENGALURU: Global banks have started reviving the technology projects they put on ice in 2023, raising hopes for the... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Besieged Gazans share shoes, wear same clothes for months GAZA STRIP: For months, Safaa Yassin has dressed her child in the same white bodysuit, an all-too-familiar tale in... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Stocks London stocks poised for best week since May on improved risk appetite LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 slipped on Friday, after a five-day rise that paved the way for a strong weekly gain for the... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Stocks Gulf markets extend gains on US rate-cut hopes DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, extending gains from the previous session, helped by... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Stocks IT powers Indian shares to first weekly gain in three weeks BENGALURU: Indian shares snapped a two-week losing streak on Friday led by information technology stocks, after firm... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Stocks Futures spread up 144bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 144bps to 21.33 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Stocks PSX remains under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange remained under pressure during the outgoing four-day week ended on August 16, 2024... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
IBA-ADRIC hosts seminar on ‘Pakistan’s ADR Renaissance’ KARACHI: Alternative Dispute Resolution International Centre (ADRIC), Institute of Business Administration (IBA),... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
CM House bans plastic bottles, introduces glass jugs KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has raised the bar for environmental accountability by prohibiting... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Pak-EPA to hold Naval Anchorage Extension EIA report hearing today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) will hold a public hearing of the Environmental... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Man dies as car of a Chinese hit him ISLAMABAD: A young man was killed in an accident involving a Chinese national’s vehicle within the jurisdiction of... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Oxford chancellor polls: Imran’s nomination submitted ISLAMABAD: Incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s nomination for Oxford University’s chancellor... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Health team reviews Mpox screening at BKIA PESHAWAR: Health Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adeel Shah, accompanied by DG Health Dr. Muhammad Saleem, visited ... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Tajik envoy asks Pak students to continue studies in universities LAHORE: The ambassador of Republic of Tajikistan, Yusuf Sharifzoda said on Sunday that Pakistani students affected ... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Duke balls will be used for seniors’ red-ball domestic events LAHORE: As the domestic cricket season is set to commence next month, the PCB announced on Sunday that Duke balls... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Russian climber goes missing, two injured on Pak Gasherbrum IV mountain KHAPLU: A Russian climber went missing while two others remained stranded after being critically wounded on the... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Pak-BD cricket test match: Security, traffic arrangements finalized RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district police and city Traffic Police have finalized the best possible security and traffic... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Govt denounces PTI’s ‘anti-national’ agenda ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government on Sunday intensified its criticism of the Pakistan... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
CM directs concerned to take effective measures in rain-hit areas KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while presiding over a high-level rain emergency meeting on Sunday... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
PDMA issues flash flooding alert in South Punjab LAHORE: Flash flooding alert has been issued by Punjab Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) in the districts of ... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
PDP for opening more tertiary care hospitals in Karachi KARACHI: Expressing serious concerns over lack of medical facilities to the poor people in Karachi, Pasban ... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
KP govt failed to manage affairs of province: Azma LAHORE: Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari said that Ministers who accuse others of doing corruption are... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Companies Konnect by HBL crowns Valorant champions KARACHI: Konnect by HBL (Konnect), the Bank’s branchless banking platform, held its third AurKhelo tournament,... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
438 women cotton workers complete SCF’s literacy course HYDERABAD: A remar-kable event was held as 438 women cotton workers sat for their first-ever literacy assessment... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
M Z Farrukh laid to rest KARACHI: Muhammad Zaheer Farrukh (M.Z. Farrukh), a distinguished civil servant and later a celebrated satirist and... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Damage caused by rains: Bilawal seeks report from CM KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has sought a detailed report from the Chief... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Flood-hit areas in Sukkur: Sindh governor orders dispatch of 10,000 ration bags KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori announced the dispatch of 10,000 ration bags to flood-affected areas in... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Letters ‘Escalating political temperature…’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Escalating political temperature” carried by the newspaper a... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Public-Private Partnership: Railways to restore Sir Syed Express on September 1 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has decided to restore Sir Syed Express (35UP/36DN) between Karachi Cantonment to... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Karachi experiences moderate rainfall KARACHI: Karachi experienced a moderate rainfall in several areas leading to water logging on roads in North Karachi... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Pakistan’s power system: challenges and solutions The current high cost of electricity in Pakistan has undoubtedly hurt domestic, commercial, and household... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 10:18am
Provision of relief in bills: Punjab govt sends letters to Discos LAHORE: The Punjab government has formally dispatched official letters to the electricity companies so as to provide... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Death condoled ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information, Broadcasting, Culture and National Heritage Ataullah Tarar on Sunday expressed... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
CM, Nawaz meet British HC in Murree LAHORE: Punjab has entered an era of digitalization, will soon lead it, said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
LCCI, P@SHA discuss internet disruption impacts on IT sector LAHORE: The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) delegates met with the LCCI President Kashif Anwar to... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Trade with Russia: SBP asked to streamline transaction settlement ISLAMABAD: A high level committee on Russia, headed by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 08:44am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (August 18, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (August 19, 2024).... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Rs45bn granted from Punjab budget to give relief: Marriyum LAHORE: Former prime minister and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N), Nawaz Sharif, has announced the largest... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 09:35am
Power theft: PM asks provinces to support Discos ISLAMABAD: Faced with the colossal challenge of prevalent power theft in the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 09:30am
Government all set to redefine load-shedding Finance Division asks Power Division to share views of Nepra and NTDC on the proposed amendments on revenue-based load shedding Updated 19 Aug, 2024 09:37am
KP PA proceedings adjourned till 26th PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly proceedings have been adjourned till Monday August 26, at 2pm due to... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 08:46am
Use of VPNs slowed down internet: govt ISLAMABAD: What appears to be a revelation, State Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 09:34am
22 die; roads washed away, crops destroyed ISLAMABAD: As many as 22 people have so far lost their lives while water levels in rivers have risen and streams and... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 08:43am
SCA approaches PM against rising tractor prices ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chamber of Agriculture (SCA) has approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif against abnormal increase... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 09:33am
SC delists election tribunal case ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Sunday delisted the election tribunal case. A five-member bench, headed... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 08:43am
Governor urges CM to offer Punjab-like power bill relief KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori on Sunday called on Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to offer a subsidy on... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 09:31am
President for enhancing national forest coverage KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday called for enhancing the national forest coverage by planting more... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 08:46am
Online activities under threat EDITORIAL: Over the past several months, internet disruptions and restrictions on social media platforms have... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Tax evasion by provincial governments EDITORIAL: It seems that the government machinery in Pakistan is operating in some alternate reality, where the... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Money & Banking Billions in dollar and euro notes reach Russia despite sanctions LONDON: Around $2.3 billion in dollar and euro bills have been shipped to Russia since the United States and EU... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: ‘Soft landing’ hopes are back to lift US stocks after recession scare NEW YORK: Hopes for an economic soft landing are once again powering US stocks higher, as encouraging data relieve... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Money & Banking Russian rouble flat against dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble was flat against the dollar on Friday, stabilising after recovering in the last three ... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Money & Banking Canadian dollar notches 2nd straight weekly gain TORONTO: The Canadian dollar strengthened against its US counterpart on Friday as equity markets held on to recent... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Money & Banking Sterling climbs to 3-week high LONDON: Sterling touched a three-week high on Friday as retail sales data added to signs of positive momentum in the... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Money & Banking Indian rupee holds above record low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee lingered in a tight band before closing nearly flat on Friday as most of its Asian peers... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Companies Auto insurance: Shaheen Insurance signs MoU with Habib Metropolitan Bank KARACHI: Shaheen Insurance Company Limited and Habib Metropolitan Bank have recently entered into a Memorandum of... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Industry Relief to industrial units ‘Condition of MDI fixed charges should be removed’ FAISALABAD: Chairman All Pakistan Cotton Power Looms Association (Registered) Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmad Nagra said that... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Prices of essential food items witness mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities was witnessed in the retail market, according to a... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Energy Ogra Ordinance 2002: Dar directs PD to suggest ‘appropriate amendments’ ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, in his additional official capacity as the Deputy Prime Minister, has ... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Rains cause surge in prices KARACHI: The ongoing spell of rains in the cotton belt has led to a surge in cotton prices, while business volume... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
MENA Small-scale to eyeing international markets: Sadaf Khan’s Pakistani fashion brand flourishes in Dubai DUBAI: Sadaf M. Khan, the managing director and founder of Boulevard One, has successfully turned her vision of... Updated 19 Aug, 2024 01:11pm
Industry City’s trade bodies support Aug 28 strike call KARACHI: The city’s major trade bodies have announced participation in a nationwide shutter-down strike on August... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Industry IBDP formally launched in Peshawar: KP-EZDMC PESHAWAR: The project of the Inclusive Business Development Park (IBDP) has been launched formally, announced Khyber... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Sunday (August 18,... Published 19 Aug, 2024 03:20am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points