Electricity bills: Punjab advises Sindh to provide relief to people LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari said that the Sindh government has been worried for three days ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 08:08am
Ministries to provinces: Senate body recommends devolution ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Devolution, unanimously, recommended the devolution of the Federal ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 08:06am
Modernizing maritime operations: Minister highlights several key initiatives KARACHI: COLMAB 24 (Conference on Logistics, Maritime Affairs and Blue Economy) held on Monday has concluded with a... Published 20 Aug, 2024 08:04am
Delegation of GCU visits FCCI FAISALABAD: Nutritious and balanced diet is imperative for a healthy generation and concerned experts must play ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 08:02am
Unlocking the global potential of Pakistani mangoes Pakistan is one of the largest producers of mangoes, cultivating 24 distinct varieties known for their unique colors... Published 20 Aug, 2024 07:20am
Textile sector’s ‘breaches’ inflict financial ‘turmoil’ on PCCC At the time of Pakistan’s independence, the country had only two textile mills and a handful of ginning factories,... Published 20 Aug, 2024 07:14am
Against monetary dogma “We’re captive on the carousel of time,” sang Joni Mitchell, “and go round and round and round/In the circle game.”... Published 20 Aug, 2024 07:08am
Findings of 2023 population census The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has recently disseminated the detailed results of the 7th Population and... Published 20 Aug, 2024 07:01am
UK diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel LONDON: A British diplomat based in Ireland resigned over arms sales to Israel with his email circulated online... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Up-gradation of all three stadiums to be carried out: PCB chief LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi admitted that none of the stadiums in Pakistan was... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Shaheens to face Bangladesh-A in 2nd four-dayer today LAHORE: The Pakistan Shaheens cricket team will take on Bangladesh-A in the IInd four-day match today at the... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Gohar says PTI will participate in Islamabad LG polls ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Monday declared that his party would... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
NA special panel decides to highlight Indian atrocities in IIOJK at global forums ISLAMABAD: National Assembly’s Special Committee on Kashmir Affairs on Monday, unanimously, decided to highlight... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 19, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 20, 2024)... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
MQM-P urges Sindh govt to provide Punjab-like relief in power bills KARACHI: Senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Dr Farooq Sattar has called upon the Sindh... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
KMU, UK Consortium sign MoU to train KP Nurses PESHAWAR: Khyber Medical University (KMU), Peshawar following an initiative by the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
ISSI signs MoU with CSAI at IOS RAS ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Taxes FTO orders’ implementation: IHC issues show cause notice to CIR for filing false statements ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a show cause notice to the Commissioner-Inland Revenue (IR)... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
IHC bars CDA from creating new plots in old sectors ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has struck down the creation of new plots in old sectors by the Capital... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Hazrat Abdul Latif Bhittai Urs begins: Great Sufi shared message of love, brotherhood: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has emphasized the enduring relevance of... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
CDA to launch online building plan approval system ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is gearing up to launch an Online Building Plan Approval System... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Sharjeel orders crackdown on items used in preparation of illegal drugs KARACHI: The Sindh government has ordered an operation against items used for smoking or inhaling drugs. An ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
New facilities added to JPMC by Sindh govt KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has gifted the people of Sindh, including... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Saylani announces establishment of Imam Ahmad Raza University in Malir KARACHI: Saylani Welfare International Trust has announced the establishment of a modern university in Malir, named... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Devastating rains: Sindh PA adjourns session till 27th KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly held a brief session on Monday with lawmakers calling for the adjournment till August 27... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Currency smuggling: ARDC has no mandate to decide cases, rules FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ruled that the Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee (ARDC) has ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal: Senate body urges govt to fill vacant slot of MD immediately ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety has raised serious concern over the... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Punjab Police working towards crime prevention goal: IGP LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar said that the Punjab Police is focusing equally on both... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
UHS approves annual exam schedule for MBBS LAHORE: The first Professional MBBS annual exams will commence in the last week of December, while the IInd... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Eight die in bus-trailer crash in Sukkur SUKKUR: A speeding passenger bus collided with a trailer, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including women... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
ETs dispose of 7pc poll-related pleas: FAFEN ISLAMABAD: Only seven percent or 25 petitions of the total 377 petitions filed with 17 of 23 election tribunals... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 06:30pm
Religious parties protest against SC verdict in Sani case ISLAMABAD: The workers of the various religious organisations including Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Pakistan (JUI) and... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Three soldiers martyred, five terrorists killed ISLAMABAD: In a successful operation, Pakistan security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt by terrorists trying... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
190m British pound case against IK, Bushra: Trial court restrained from giving final verdict ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, barred a trial court from giving a final verdict in the 190... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Water level in Tarbela dam reaches maximum LAHORE: Tarbela Dam has reached its maximum conservation level of 1550 feet above mean sea level Monday, resulting ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Monsoon flooding: 37 die; 43 hurt, 192 houses damaged ISLAMABAD: The monsoon flooding in various parts of the country over the past 24 hours has wreaked havoc as at least... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
One case of Clade II mpox detected in KPK ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations, Monday, announced that the Mpox case identified... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Wildlife department starts using modern thermal technology LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has started using modern thermal technology to detect the presence... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
UK HC meets Shaza ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on Minister of State for IT and... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
SSGC removes 557 illegal gas connections KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) has been fighting against the menace of gas theft ever since ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Seven labourers killed as truck plunges into ravine in Diamer DIAMER: At least seven labourers were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in plunged into a ditch in Chilas... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Secretary Defence of Iraq meets Gen Sahir ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Ahmed Dawood Salman, secretary defence of Iraq met with General Sahir Shamshad Mirza,... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Punjab govt approves three development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved three development schemes worth Rs1.8 billion. In this regard, a meeting... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
PU assures LHC to issue roll number slip to student LAHORE: The Punjab University (PU) on Monday assured the Lahore High Court that roll number slip will be issued to... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
‘Doors for talk closed’: PM advisor accuses PTI of running organised propaganda against state institutions ISLAMABAD: The Adviser to Prime Minister on Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, on Monday, accused the Pakistan... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Letters Balochistan: devastating rains According to media reports, at least 16 people were killed, 11 injured, and nearly 3,000 were affected as the ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam looked relaxed and dutiful next to her dad “What did you think of The Father, the Daughter and their grasp of basic economics?” “How many notifications does it... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Stocks Wall St extends winning streak ahead of Jackson Hole meet NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose for an eighth straight session on Monday as concerns around an... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Stocks European shares notch broad-based gains PARIS: European shares climbed on Monday, led by retail and basic resources stocks, with investors bracing for a... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Stocks HK stocks drift higher; China banks hit record peaks SINGAPORE: Hong Kong stocks led gains in Asia on Monday, supported by the prospect of the US economy likely dodging ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Stocks Indian shares flat BENGALURU: Indian shares closed flat on Monday, as gains in energy and metals stocks, on a cut in windfall tax on... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Stocks Nikkei falls on yen’s gain TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Monday, extending losses as the yen strengthened against the dollar,... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 19, 2024).... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (August 19, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Rates Stocks witness drawdown KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on a... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Energy Gas condensate discovered KARACHI: A gas condensate discovery has been made from another exploratory zone Lockhart at exploratory well... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Energy LESCO BoD meeting LAHORE: Board of Directors of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) held a meeting with Amir Zia in the chair.... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 246,906 tonnes of cargo comprising 158,018 tonnes of import cargo and 88,888... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Energy US natgas prices jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 5% to a four-week high on Monday on a decline in output and forecasts... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures weaker SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slipped on Monday, weighed down concerns about demand prospects in top consumer... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Energy Oil slips with Brent staying below $80 on China demand concerns NEW YORK: Oil eased on Monday, with global benchmark Brent holding below $80 a barrel, as concerns over economic... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Commodities Gold dips after record run as traders await cues from Fed BENGALURU: Gold eased on Monday after piercing the $2,500 ceiling in the previous session, as investors booked... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (August 19, 2024)... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains Rs300 per maund amid slow trading LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday increased the spot rate by Rs 300... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (August 19, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (August 19, 2024).... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (August 19, 2024)... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (August 19, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Investment in IT and agri sectors: Govt wants to reengage with Mashreq Bank: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday expressed government’s interest to reengage with Mashreq... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 09:30am
IMF Executive Board meeting agenda issued; Pakistan not included Despite the exclusion, sources indicate that the Executive Board has the discretion to add agenda items outside of the official schedule, leaving room for optimism Updated 20 Aug, 2024 09:54am
PM directs routing 50pc of public cargo thru Gwadar port ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to bring 50 percent of country’s public sector sea route cargo... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:44am
Units 1 & 2 of Bin Qasim: KE moves Nepra for extension, renewal of service life ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has approached the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) for extension/renewal... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 09:31am
MoC says taking efforts to bring down ACD to zero ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry said on Monday it is fighting at the highest level to bring down Additional Customs... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:51am
July C/A deficit falls 78pc YoY on remittances KARACHI: The country’s current account fell sharply, ie, 78 percent during the first month of this fiscal year... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Bushra, Saqib Nisar’s son cases: SC stops IHC from proceeding ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court stopped the Islamabad High Court (IHC) from proceeding in cases of former Chief Justice... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Will Faiz turn approver in May 9 violence case? ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Monday, said that ‘the whole drama’... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:46am
Centre follows in Punjab’s footsteps: subsidy announced ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a substantial subsidy of Rs50 billion for electricity consumers... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 09:32am
PM reappoints Dr Mukhtar as HEC chairman after held responsible for ‘malaise’ by planning minister ISLAMABAD: Less than a week after Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal held Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:52am
Islamabad IT Park to help achieve $25bn IT export goal: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that Islamabad information technology (IT) park will prove to be... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 09:33am
150MW solar projects: KE receives lowest tariff bid KARACHI: Following the successful milestone of technical bid opening for K-Electric’s 150 MW solar energy projects... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:48am
Tax collection under Finance Act 2024: KTBA urges FBR to clarify new amendments KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has called on the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to clarify the... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 08:49am
Commodities Gold prices slip in local market KARACHI: The local gold prices on Monday scaled back from the all-time highs with the international bullion market... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Punjab power politics EDITORIAL: The Punjab government’s decision to reduce electricity bills by 14 rupees per unit for those consuming... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Planning and managing urbanisation EDITORIAL: The government didn’t really need the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to remind it that “planning and... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Commodities Dalian iron ore hits one-year low on weakening steel market SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices slid to a one-year low on Monday, as a weakening steel market in top... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Commodities Copper climbs on waning US recession fears, China demand BEIJING: Copper prices opened the week on a higher note, as fears of a US recession faded following a batch of ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil rises on bargain-hunting JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures recovered on Monday, paring some losses in the previous session on bargain... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 22.621 billion... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
PSMA Punjab demands govt allow export of 1.5m tons of sugar LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (Punjab Zone) reiterated its demand on Monday to allow the mills to... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
July IT, ITeS export remittances fall 4pc to $286m MoM ISLAMABAD: The country’s information technology and IT-enabled services (ITeS) export remittances comprising... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
July FDI soars 64pc to $136.3m YoY KARACHI: The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the country rose by 64 percent during the first month of this fiscal... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Senate panel told about economic potential of cannabis ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology was told on Monday that cannabis can be used in... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Industry KCCI seeks similar relief like Punjab for Sindh KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh, while referring to ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Companies Faysal Bank collaborates with EFU General to launch Mehfooz Ghar Takaful Plan KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) in collaboration with EFU General-WTO has launched the "EFU Mehfooz Ghar Takaful... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Companies Descon Engineering completes EnVen project at EFERT in Dharki KARACHI: Descon Engineering has successfully completed the EnVen Project at the ENGRO Fertilizer Plant (EFERT) in... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Industry Fixing of Freight rates: CCP issues show-cause notices to TGA, LGTA ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show-cause notices to the Transporters of Goods... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
Freelancers demand govt end internet disruptions KARACHI: The Pakistan Freelancers Association (PAFLA), a representative body of freelancers countrywide, has called... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
SMEs’ growth: PBA hails SBP’s initiative of risk coverage scheme for banks KARACHI: In a collaborative effort to support the SME sector, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has recently ... Published 20 Aug, 2024 06:55am
