Over 95pc polio vaccination coverage achieved in Karachi KARACHI: The Polio Eradication Initiative (PEI) officials announced on Tuesday that the first phase of the combined... Published 21 Aug, 2024 08:24am
Potential flood situation: CM visits embankments in Dadu HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited various embankments in Dadu, including Hammal Lake, FP... Published 21 Aug, 2024 08:22am
Energy China green-lights 11 new reactors in nuclear push BEIJING: China has approved 11 nuclear reactors across five sites, state media reported, as the country continues ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 08:10am
Europe Former Nazi secretary loses appeal against conviction LEIPZIG, (Germany): A 99-year-old former Nazi camp secretary on Tuesday lost an appeal against her conviction for... Published 21 Aug, 2024 08:06am
Europe Ukraine MPs vote to ban Russia-linked Orthodox Church KYIV, (Ukraine): Ukraine’s parliament on Tuesday voted to ban the Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, as Kyiv... Published 21 Aug, 2024 08:04am
Industry 9th Color & Chem Expo to start from 24th at Expo Centre LAHORE: Pakistan's leading and dedicated exhibition for dyes, chemicals, and allied sectors, the 9th Color & ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:58am
Dar reaffirms commitment to CICA’s vision ISLAMABAD: While reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to CICA’s vision, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:57am
‘Style and Colour Trophy’ held first time in country KARACHI: L’Oréal Professionnel hosted the inaugural Style & Colour Trophy 2024 in Pakistan for the first time... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:53am
Value of CPC 3rd plenum & impact on China-Pakistan relations The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened its third plenary session in Beijing last month,... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:41am
Bangladesh — more of the same change? It began with Afghanistan. Then it was Sri Lanka. Now it is Bangladesh. Scenes are almost identical. Public outrage... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:35am
When the courts surrender? During the devastation of WW-II Winston Churchill said, “Thank God. If the courts are working, nothing can go... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:28am
Letters Egyptian president hasn’t worked hard enough It feels like it’s finally time to speak his truth. How unfortunate, however, is the fact that the moment of truth... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:19am
Significant decline in C/A deficit EDITORIAL: The current account (C/A) deficit fell sharply from 319 million dollars in the first quarter... Published 21 Aug, 2024 07:10am
Canada rail stoppage poised to disrupt N American agriculture CHICAGO/OTTAWA: A looming stoppage of freight railway operations across Canada would disrupt North America’s... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
MBS chairs cabinet meeting DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, state media said, for the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Divers search Sicily yacht wreck with UK tech boss among missing PORTICELLO, (Italy): Divers spent a second day Tuesday searching for six people believed trapped when a luxury yacht... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Industry White list of essential websites: WISPAP recommends establishment ISLAMABAD: The Wireless and Internet Service Providers Association of Pakistan (WISPAP) has recommended the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan’s Test cricket season starts today LAHORE: The Pakistan men’s cricket team will take on Bangladesh in the first of the two-match Test series... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
ECP extends date of Islamabad LG polls ISLAMABAD: Less than two weeks after having announced holding local government elections in the federal capital on... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Internet slowdown: IHC seeks explanation ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, sought replies from the government and the Pakistan... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 20, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 21, 2024)... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Plot in Sector I-10/4 Islamabad: Senate panel concerned over missing file ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Government Assurances expressed serious concern over missing file of a ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Senate body slates NHA for poor road conditions in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Communications criticised the National Highways Authority (NHA) for poor... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
QAU VC visits CDA HQs ISLAMABAD: Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Vice Chancellor Dr Niaz Ahmed Akhtar along with Murtaza Noor, National... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
PTI, SIC & MWM to hold power show at Islamabad on 22nd LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab Information Secretary Shaukat Mehmood Basra has said that PTI along... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Parliamentary Secy of overseas Pakistanis visits EOBI House LAHORE: The Parliamentary Secretary of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Ch Ehsan ul Haq Bajwa... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Agri sector: Ongoing monsoon rains have positive impact so far ISLAMABAD: The ongoing monsoon rains so far will have a positive impact on overall agriculture sector as the rains... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Officers of Provincial Management Service Sindh visit Punjab Civil Secretariat LAHORE: The officers of the Provincial Management Service Sindh participating in the 7th Civil Services Training... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
‘If govt attempts to disrupt Tarnol rally’: Marwat warns of ‘BD-like situation’ in country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Tuesday warned of a Bangladesh-like situation... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Govt introducing standard sanitation system in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that a clean environment is indispensable for the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Governor KP pays homage to Bhittai at Bhit Shah Shrine HYDERABAD: The Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi has said that Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai was ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Case against Pervez Elahi adjourned till 19 Sep LAHORE: A special court adjourned to September 19 the hearing of a money laundering case against PTI president and... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Governor visits IMC plant KARACHI: The Indus Motor Company (IMC) has announced notable progress in the local auto industry, highlighting ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Jewellery set gifted by MBS: NAB files fresh reference against IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Tuesday, filed a fresh Toshakhana reference against former... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Wapda to present cash award to Arshad Nadeem LAHORE: Arshad Nadeem, the javelin throw gold medallist in the recently-concluded Paris Olympics Games, 2024 will be... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
JUI-F will not join any political alliance: Fazl PESHAWAR: Central Ameer JUI-F, Maulana Fazalur Rehman has said that they will carry out their political movement... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Parliamentary Secy of overseas Pakistanis visits EOBI House LAHORE: The Parliamentary Secretary of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Ch Ehsan ul Haq Bajwa... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Alhamra launches revolutionary theatre festival LAHORE: The Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra, is taking a transformative step to promote and advance theatre arts in... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Punjab CM gives away Rs58.6m prizes to position holders, teachers LAHORE: Announcing the launch of a substantial scholarship programme with a budget of Rs 25 billion, Punjab Chief... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Sharjeel hits out at Punjab govt’s power relief plan KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, Excise and Taxation, and ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Maryam laughs off Murad’s remark on power relief LAHORE: The chief ministers of Punjab and Sindh came face to face on Tuesday after Syed Murad Ali Shah labelled the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Environment-related projects: NA panel concerned over non-implementation at provincial level ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s climate change panel has expressed concern over the “passive” role of the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
NHA’s throw-forward accumulates to Rs2.226trn ISLAMABAD: The throw-forward of the National Highways Authority (NHA) has accumulated to Rs2.226 trillion, as a... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Rates Equities extend losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend as investors opted to remain on the sidelines ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
TTAP to hold public rally at Tarnol on 22nd ISLAMABAD: Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) – a six party alliance of opposition political parties –... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Three BLA terrorists killed in Mastung IBO ISLAMABAD: Security forces successfully carried out an intelligence-based operation in Mastung District on the night... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Tajik diplomat asks students to get education from Tajik institutions LAHORE: The ambassador of Tajikistan Sharifzada Yusuf Toor has said that there is complete peace and harmony in... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
‘Understanding China’: Speakers emphasize importance of cultural diplomacy ISLAMABAD: Speakers at an event emphasised the importance of cultural diplomacy in understanding China and... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Senate panel passes ‘Animal Science Council Bill’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research, on Tuesday, passed the Pakistan... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: An apple does not fall far from the tree “The world is going crazy!” “Your world or world in general?” “Both. Let me explain the US Democratic Party is... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Stocks PSX adopts ‘One-Share Lot’ trading system KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has successfully transitioned to a One-Share Lot system for investor... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Asia shares hit one-month high SINGAPORE: Asian stocks scaled a one-month peak on Tuesday, tracking a Wall Street rally driven by expectations that... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Wall St dips in lead up to Jackson Hole event; more Fed cues in focus NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped in volatile trading on Tuesday, ahead of a symposium at Jackson Hole... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Europe stocks edge up; traders brace for key euro zone data PARIS: European shares inched higher on Tuesday, but investors refrained from placing large bets ahead of key euro... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rebounds on softer yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed higher in a widespread rally on Tuesday, supported by a softer yen and... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Stocks China stocks fall as weak appetite, absence of stimulus measures weigh HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks dropped on Tuesday as recent economic indicators offered little comfort to... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 154,500 tonnes of cargo comprising 100,138 tonnes of import cargo and 54,362... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (August 20, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (August 20, 2024).... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (August 20, 2024)... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (August 20, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (August 20, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Energy KE set to double country’s solar capacity: Bloomberg KARACHI: Karachi’s main power utility K-Electric Limited plans to nearly double Pakistan’s solar capacity by... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Energy US natgas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Tuesday on forecasts for less hot weather over the next two weeks... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Commodities Dalian iron ore extends rise on strengthening steel prices BEIJING: Dalian iron ore climbed for a second straight session on Tuesday, supported by a persistent rise in steel... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Commodities Soybeans, corn dip CANBERRA: Chicago soybean and corn futures edged lower on Tuesday, hovering near four-year lows as traders waited to... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures lower JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by weak export data and weakness in Chicago... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Energy Oil prices dip as ME tensions ease NEW YORK: Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, hovering near a two-week low as Middle East supply concerns eased after... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Commodities Gold steady near record high as investors seek more Fed cues BENGALURU: Gold held steady near its record high on Tuesday as investors awaited US Federal Reserve minutes and ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (August 20, 2024)... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
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 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (August 20, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (August 20, 2024).... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Gas tariff to stay unchanged for 3 months: Musadik Says if necessary, any relief measures will be implemented in consultation with all the provinces Updated 21 Aug, 2024 01:11pm
Middle East trade growth strategy mapped out ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has finalized a strategy to enhance trade with Middle Eastern countries including Saudi Arabia... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 11:05am
Privatisation of Discos: key decisions made ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission held a meeting focusing on expediting the privatisation process of DISCOs.... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:31am
70pc serviced population in Pakistan does not pay power bills: ADB Bank, in its report 'Pakistan National Urban Assessment' argues that by issuing stay orders delaying legal procedures and allowing offenders of meter tampering and related ordinances to merely pay a fixed fine, courts contribute to the problem Updated 21 Aug, 2024 11:56am
Shaheen-II ballistic missile: Pakistan conducts successful training launch ISLAMABAD: Pakistan conducted a successful training launch of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-II... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Punjab power relief package funded solely by province: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday emphasised that the electricity relief package announced by the... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:35am
Choice postings: FBR chief issues warning to officials exerting pressure ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood, Tuesday, issued his first administrative... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:33am
4G MiFi modem and WiFi modem: 11pc duty applicable on import ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ruled that 11 percent... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:34am
CPEC phase-2 projects: Preparation of concept papers for next five years sought ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that many joint... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 08:51am
Tariff differential: KE could be allowed to claim mark-up at KIBOR+3.5pc if… ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allow KE to claim interest or mark-up at KIBOR + 3.5 percent per annum,... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 09:39am
UK riots: one detained for spreading fake news in Lahore LAHORE: Punjab police have reportedly arrested a citizen from the Defence area of Lahore in connection with the... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 08:47am
Commodities Gold prices soar to new highs KARACHI: The local gold prices on Tuesday soared to new all-time highs with the international bullion value hitting... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Commodities Aluminium hits 5-week high on fund buying, alumina shortage LONDON: Aluminium prices hit a five-week high on Tuesday as a shortage of alumina, the raw material for making the... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures hit 6-week high SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose to a six-week peak on Tuesday, buoyed by higher synthetic rubber prices and... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:43am
UAE investment in various sectors discussed ISLAMABAD: A high-ranking UAE delegation on Tuesday discussed the Gulf country’s expected investment in Pakistan's... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:42am
Companies Telenor Pakistan launches advanced eSIM technology ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan announced the launch of its advanced eSIM technology, for its customers nationwide. ... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:42am
‘Slow internet damages IT industry, online businesses badly’ KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, the President of Pakistan... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:42am
Industry Minister reaffirms commitment to revitalising gems, jewellery industry ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalising... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:42am
FPCCI, ICCD to organise Conference on AgriTech KARACHI: Saquib Fayyaz Magoon, Acting President FPCCI, has apprised that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:42am
Global moot highlights opportunities for growth, innovation in Islamic banking KARACHI: A high-level international conference titled CotIB -“Conversion to Islamic Banking” highlighted... Updated 21 Aug, 2024 08:51am
21st Pharma Asia inaugurated KARACHI: The 21st edition of Pharma Asia, the leading pharmaceutical exhibition in the region, was inaugurated on... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:42am
Govt ready to support startups, says Dar ISLAMABAD: The government is ready to support the country’s youth in startups as they are s the biggest asset of... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:42am
Companies Mobilink Bank launches easy-to-use in-app inheritance calculator ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has launched an easy-to-use in-app... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:42am
Companies Proposed phase-II merger between PTCL, Telenor under CCP study ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is currently conducting an in-depth Phase-II Merger analysis... Published 21 Aug, 2024 06:42am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer