ET denotifies Balochistan Home Minister Zia Langove QUETTA: The Election Tribunal has denotified Balochistan Home Minister Mir Zia Langove, declaring him ineligible to... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:36am
ICAP holds conference: Call for continuously updating skills, knowledge KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) successfully organized a conference titled... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:32am
‘Maryam weighs heavily on nerves of Sindh, KP govts’: Azma LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that Maryam Nawaz has weighed heavily on the... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:32am
Foolproof security on occasions of Chehlum, Data Ganj Bakhsh Urs ordered LAHORE: Punjab Food Minister Bilal Yasin on Wednesday directed the district administration to ensure foolproof... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:32am
Punjab to prepare vaccine to deal with cervical cancer challenge LAHORE: Punjab has geared up preparations setting milestone timelines for the introduction of vaccine to control... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:27am
Toshakhana gifts: IHC dismisses pleas challenging arrest of IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed petitions challenging the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:24am
NOC issued to PTI to hold public gathering today annulled by ICT ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Wednesday cancelled the no objection certificate... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:21am
Govt vows to combat terrorism in all its forms, manifestations ISLAMABAD: While commemorating the “International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:16am
Dr Aakif Ullah Khan awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz PESHAWAR: The Government of Pakistan has honored Dr. Aakif Ullah Khan, Director of the Institute of Radiotherapy and... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:11am
Govt committed to bringing digital transformation: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the government... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 08:29am
Mpox spread: Govt starts training of health, non-health workers ISLAMABAD: The federal government to effectively prevent Mpox in the country has started training health/ non-health... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:08am
Health services at 19 RHCs being expanded LAHORE: The Punjab health department is going to expand services at as many as 19 Rural Health Centers (RHCs) ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:07am
Tackling water needs: Islamic Relief ready to give technical support to CDA ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa on Wednesday met with Islamic Relief... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:06am
LDA seals 28 illegal properties LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Wednesday conducted operations in various parts of the city ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:04am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The three principles of the French Revolution “I was listening to the Democratic Party Convention and as Doug Emhoff, the husband of Kamala Harris, came on the... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:01am
Energy SNGPL’s shareholders approve 45pc cash dividend for FY 2022-23 LAHORE: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) is celebrating 60 years of its journey. The Annual General... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:00am
Companies Smeda signs MoU with Askari Bank to make SMEs bankable LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda), as per direction of the Federal Minister... Published 22 Aug, 2024 08:00am
Commodities Prices of various pulses, rice decline FAISALABAD: District Administration has reduced the prices of various pulses and rice up to Rs 57. Deputy... Published 22 Aug, 2024 07:54am
Commodities Gold surges to new peaks KARACHI: The local gold prices on Wednesday continued to hit the new highs as the speculative trading has slowed ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 07:48am
Jam, German minister discuss avenues to bolster trade ties ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic... Published 22 Aug, 2024 07:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton seed shortage in Sindh: Experts call for urgent action HYDERABAD: Experts from public and private research Institutes and seed organizations have expressed deep concern... Published 22 Aug, 2024 07:42am
LHC dismisses NAB’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) challenging... Published 22 Aug, 2024 07:40am
Minister pledges to eradicate bonded, child domestic labour KARACHI: Minister for Labour & Human Resources Department, Government of Sindh Shahid, Abdul Salam Thahim said... Published 22 Aug, 2024 07:39am
Industry Climate change: OICCI highlights private sector’s role KARACHI: Despite contributing only 0.9 per cent to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan faces severe climate... Published 22 Aug, 2024 07:36am
Pak-Bangladesh Test series: official broadcasters named LAHORE: The two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is being... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 10:18am
China opens anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy imports BEIJING: China opened an anti-subsidy probe into imported dairy products from the European Union on Wednesday,... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
IK meddles in military affairs: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday stated that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Energy Niger resumes oil exports via Benin after suspension COTONOU: Landlocked Niger has resumed crude oil exports via Benin after a dispute between the countries halted the... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Sexual abuse of minors: Schools, internet shut near Mumbai as protests grow MUMBAI: Internet services were cut off and schools were closed for a second straight day in a town near India’s... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Smuggling: Confiscate vehicles, orders PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed for confiscation of vehicles used in smuggling besides taking... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Playwright alleged kidnapping: Torture marks on legs of woman key suspect found, LHC told LAHORE: The Lahore High Court was told on Wednesday that an initial medical examination found torture marks on the... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Anti-Muslim immigrant riots in UK: Suspect handed over to FIA for spreading disinformation LAHORE: A city magistrate on Wednesday allowed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) one-day physical custody of a... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan-Egypt diplomatic ties: Special postage stamp launched ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan Dr Ilab Abdelhamid on... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Vote recounting in NA-97: SC dismisses appeal of PML-N candidate ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate for recounting of... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Launch ceremony of ‘Apostille Convention’ held ISLAMABAD: The formal launching ceremony of the “Apostille Convention” was held on Wednesday at the Ministry of... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Ad rates to be increased soon, federal secy tells APNS body KARACHI: Federal Secretary Information Ambreen Jan assured the APNS Executive Committee that the long pending... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
CM advocates subsidised power for factories to protect output, employments KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that although the federal government currently generates... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Six killed, 228 houses destroyed in floods ISLAMABAD: The floods triggered by the monsoon rains have continued wreaking havoc countrywide as in the past 24... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Senate chief, minister visit shrine of Bhit Shah HYDERABAD: On the second day of the three-day celebrations of the 281st Urs of Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai,... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
$441m approved for National Adaptation Plan ISLAMABAD: A sum of $441 million has been approved for the National Adaptation Plan, the complete cost analysis of... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
China says it is ‘seriously concerned’ about US nuclear strategic report BEIJING: China is seriously concerned about a report that said the United Stated approved a nuclear strategic plan ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
‘Yes she can’: Obama says US ready for a Harris presidency CHICAGO: Barack Obama told fellow Democrats in Chicago Tuesday that “the torch has been passed” to Kamala Harris... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Iran’s parliament approves Pezeshkian’s unity cabinet DUBAI: Iran’s parliament approved President Masoud Pezeshkian’s 19 ministers on Wednesday, state media reported,... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
South Asia Taliban bars UN human rights special rapporteur from Afghanistan KABUL: The Taliban have barred United Nations-appointed special rapporteur Richard Bennett from entering ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Ukraine civilians flee advancing Russian troops in east MYRNOHRAD (Ukraine): Ukrainian civilians on Wednesday fled areas close to the frontline as Russian troops steadily... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Ukraine attacks Moscow in one of largest ever drone strikes on Russian capital MOSCOW: Ukraine attacked Moscow on Wednesday with at least 11 drones that were shot down by air defences in what... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Smuggled goods worth Rs7.5m seized KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has seized substantial quantity of smuggled electronic goods and others worth Rs. 7.5... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
CM officially launches ‘Apni Chat Apna Ghar’ programme LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday officially launched the “Apni Chat Apna Ghar”... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 21, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (August 22, 2024)... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Rates PSX rallies on IMF optimism KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
IK demands open court trial of Gen Faiz ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday demanded an ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Poverty trap – ‘terrible thing’ or ...? You don’t have to be a finance professor at Princeton to understand that Pakistan is indeed “stuck in a poverty... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Jinnah’s Pakistan is back? With the fall of Hasina Wazed, the Prime Minister (PM), Bangladesh has started to move outside the Indian Halo.... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Letters K-Electric: there’s no reason for complacency According to a Business Recorder news item carried by the newspaper yesterday, the Asian Development Bank (ABD) has... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
The govt-owned IPPs The country’s installed power generation capacity stands at 45,885 megawatts, with a notable divide between public... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
For Palestine it is the beginning of always Standing beside the cadaver of Julius Caesar, Marc Anthony says, O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth, That I... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq tick up as downward payrolls revisions boost rate-cut hopes NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged up on Wednesday as a sharp downward revision in US jobs data for the... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Stocks Auto leads European shares higher PARIS: European shares edged up on Wednesday, led by automobile stocks, while investors awaited the minutes of the ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Stocks HK stocks end lower as JD.com drags; China shares slip SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by JD.com following a stake sale by top ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Stocks Nikkei ends lower as stronger yen drags ahead of US jobs TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged down on Wednesday as yen gains weighed on domestic stocks. The Japanese... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Energy US natural gas prices flat NEW YORK: US natural gas futures were little changed on Wednesday as the tremendous oversupply of gas still in... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Energy Oil falls after US revises employment data lower HOUSTON: Oil prices fell on Wednesday after the US government revised significantly lower the number of jobs added ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 114,987 tonnes of cargo comprising 58,057 tonnes of import cargo and 56,930... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
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 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (August 21, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (August 21, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (August 21, 2024).... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 21, 2024).... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 21, 2024)... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (August 21, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (August 21, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Sectors declared as industry: ECC seeks report on status of concessions Instructions issued during recent meeting of the ECC Updated 22 Aug, 2024 09:42am
Talks with IMF moving in right direction: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 08:52am
Tax on subsidy: ECC accuses FBR of ‘overreaching’ ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has accused the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 08:54am
PIA, Discos, Roosevelt Hotel: PC Board gives approval to appointment of FAs ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission Board on Wednesday gave unanimous approval for appointment of financial advisors... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 08:54am
Mujeeb met his fate: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that youth empowerment and the united efforts by the... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 08:50am
Internet disruption: Govt says it’s due to submarine cable fault ISLAMABAD: Amid admission of upgrading National Firewall System (NFS) in the country to monitor social media,... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Authorities issuing conflicting messages: WISPAP ISLAMABAD: The ongoing saga of internet disruptions in Pakistan has left the public and businesses in a state of... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 10:20am
Tiered pricing system: Gas tariff hike spared 66pc of consumers: Musadik ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik Wednesday clarified that 66 percent of gas consumers remain unaffected... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 09:33am
Oct and Nov bills: KE allowed Rs5.76/unit positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed positive adjustment of Rs 5.7622 per... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 08:56am
Rs151bn ‘irregular’ payment to KAPCO: CPPA-G seeks audit para settlement ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has asked Audit to settle an audit para about... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 09:36am
Lahore refund scam: Probe over, errant taxmen will be punished: FBR ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Wednesday said the FBR has completed inquiry... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 09:35am
Companies CCP engages key stakeholders in proposed PTCL-Telenor merger ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is currently conducting an in-depth Phase II Merger analysis... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
State needs to protect people from ‘social media ills’: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday expressed concern over the impact of social... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Auction for T-bills: Rs397bn raised against Rs150bn target KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) conducted the auction for T-bills on Wednesday and raised Rs 397 billion... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
No supply to Sindh: Thar coal power supplied to national grid, Faisalabad: CM KARACHI: Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday said the Sindh government had 10 years ago called for investment in the wind... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 09:50am
The power sector EDITORIAL: The Privatisation Commission held a meeting under the chairmanship of Federal Ministers for Privatisation... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Don’t abandon Afghanistan EDITORIAL: The three years, since the Afghan Taliban seized Kabul, have seen Afghanistan’s descent into deep... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Taxes Langrial says retrieved data cleansing a must to identify potential taxpayers ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood Langrial Wednesday said that cleansing of ... Updated 22 Aug, 2024 07:46am
Money & Banking Dollar down against euro NEW YORK: The dollar fell to a more than one-year low against the euro and sterling on Wednesday after data showed... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Thai baht, rupiah hold ground after rate pause BENGALURU: The Indonesian rupiah and Thailand baht held their ground on Wednesday after local central banks, as... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Soybeans, corn futures end steady PARIS/BEIJING: Chicago soybean and corn futures ticked higher on Wednesday to hold above four-year lows, with ... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Iron ore climbs to one-week high BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures climbed on Wednesday to their highest levels in a week, as supportive property... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures climb SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose to a two-week high on Wednesday, buoyed by prospects of weakening supply... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Aluminium rally pauses on profit-taking LONDON: Aluminium prices retreated on Wednesday as investors took profit from an eight-session rally and technical... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Gold sits below record high as investors await clarity on Fed cuts BENGALURU: Gold prices were trading below record high levels on Wednesday after a rally fuelled by Western fund... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday to their highest in eight weeks, underpinned by rising prices... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (August 21, 2024)... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained a little bit low.... Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:58am
