UK announces online account to access eVisa ISLAMABAD: The British High Commission announced on Friday that the UK immigration system is going digital by... Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:31am
Iran bus accident: All arrangements made to shift bodies to natives’ places: minister SUKKUR: Sindh Minister for Planning, Development and Energy, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Friday had said that the... Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:28am
Another case of Congo virus reported in Quetta QUETTA: Another case of Congo virus has been reported in Quetta on Friday. According to Health Department the ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:27am
CDA Chairman directs collection of development charges ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed collection of development... Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:22am
Blasphemy accusations, subsequent mob lynching: CERD highlights escalated incidents in Punjab, KP ISLAMABAD: The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), on Friday, issued its findings on... Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:20am
GB govt forms body to address dam affected people's grievances GIlGIT: Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan Haji Gulbar Khan while addressing a high-level meeting regarding the... Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:17am
HPVTC imparting technical education, skills to students LAHORE: Huaneng Pakistan Vocational and Technical College (HPVTC) is offering a variety of technical courses,... Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:13am
Internet suspension: LHC Justice Iqbal recuses himself from hearing plea LAHORE: Justice Chaudhry Muhammad Iqbal of the Lahore High Court recused himself from hearing a petition against... Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:11am
LHC issues notices to centre, ECP LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday issued notices to the federal government and the Election Commission of... Published 24 Aug, 2024 07:11am
Companies Pak-Qatar Group achieves latest ISMS certification KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Group’s IT Department, while demonstrating its commitment to rigorous standards in Information... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:44am
Police kill ‘mastermind’ of attack on LEAs in RYK RAHIM YAR KHAN: Police claimed on Friday to have killed the mastermind of the audacious attack on law enforcers in... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:55am
PTI Lahore President remanded in 10-day police custody LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Friday remanded PTI-Lahore President Imtiaz Sheikh in ten-day police custody for... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:39am
Some controversial legislation: PTI seeks JUI-F support ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday sought the support of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:36am
Punjab fixes Rs10m head money for ‘high-value target’ dacoits LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has fixed Rs 10 million ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:26am
Free entry for fans for remainder of Rawalpindi Test LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for spectators for the remaining days (fourth and... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Azeem Hussain Siddiqui, Chairman, CPD Committee ICMA International As Chairman of the CPD, Seminars & Conferences Committee of ICMA International, I am delighted to welcome all... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Shehzad Ahmed Malik, President ICMA International I am delighted to announce that the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan will host the SAFA... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Heshana Kuruppu, President South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) It is with great pleasure I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Ms. Asmaa Resmouki, President International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) On behalf of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), I send my congratulations to the Institute of Cost... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Jameel Ahmad, Governor State Bank of Pakistan I am delighted to note that the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) and the Institute of Cost and ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik Minister of State for Finance & Revenue Minister of State for Finance & Revenue (On the occasion of SAFA International Conference, 23rd-24th August ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Victims of Iran bus accident: Sindh govt announces Rs5m compensation KARACHI: On the instructions of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Industry INGOs’ registration: SECP issues clarification ISLAMABAD: The International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) in Pakistan are not required to get registration... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
SAFA International Conference 2024: Message from Mr M. Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan (On The Occasion of SAFA International Conference, 23rd-24th August, Karachi) I am delighted to witness Pakistan... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Arshad Munir made Additional Secretary PMO Public ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government on Friday appointed Muhammad Arshad Munir, a BS-21 officer of the Information ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
President summons NA session on 26th ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the session of the National Assembly on Monday, August 26, 2024 ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
CDA Chairman orders collection of development charges ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed collection of development... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Sindh schools to remain closed on 26th KARACHI: All public and private schools across Sindh will remain closed on Monday (August 26) on account of the... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
IHC concerned at govt failure to recover missing persons ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has expressed concern over the government’s failure to recover missing... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Kacha area incident: Naqvi vows to take stern action against culprits LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has pledged to take stern action against the attackers who killed 12 police... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Data Urs celebrations begin today LAHORE: The three-day 981st annual Urs celebrations of saint Hazrat Ali bin Usman Hajveri known as Data Ganj Bakhsh... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
LDA removed encroachments from Pine Avenue and Ada Plot LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) removed encroachments, sheds and building materials from over 30... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Judges must provide expeditious justice: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, expressing deepest regrets in deciding a murder and Zina case... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
As monsoon advances, rains likely from 25th till 29th KARACHI: A fresh monsoon spell is set to bring torrential rains across the southern parts of the country, the Met... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Non-implementation of axle load control regime causing huge losses KARACHI: The failure to implement an axle load control regime on motorways has resulted in staggering human and... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Trusts case: SHC imposes cost of Rs25,000 on FBR in each petition ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) has expressed serious concern over the conduct of the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (August 23, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (August 24, 2024)... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:24am
Rates Stocks witness uptick KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday opened in green and remained in positive zone for most part of the... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Weekly SPI down 0.10pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the current week ended on August 22, 2024 decreased by 0.10per... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 09:03am
Admin pool: Notifications of transfers, postings still intact: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has categorically conveyed to the Inland Revenue field formations that... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 09:29am
Second Mpox case detected ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations, Friday, confirmed tracing second Mpox case in... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
CCP grants approval: AAML gaining control of FAML’s certain funds ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of management... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 09:30am
PM offers aid to Bangladesh amid severe floods ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has addressed a letter to the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
IK ‘explains’ why PTI rally rescheduled ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Friday, made it clear... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 09:04am
Tessori announces results of Hyderabad IT Test KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori announced the result of the Hyderabad IT test during a press conference... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Sit-ins, rallies are business of Adiala Jail prisoner: minister LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab, Azma Bokhari, said that the video of Ali Amin Gandapur distributing... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Sindh schools to remain closed on 26th KARACHI: All public and private schools across Sindh will remain closed on Monday (August 26) on account of the... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Stocks S&P 500 nears record high as Powell signals rate cut NEW YORK: All three major US stock indexes gained more 1 percent on Friday, with the benchmark S&P 500 nearing ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Stocks European shares end higher as Powell backs rate cuts FRANKFURT: Europe’s STOXX 600 ended near session-highs amidst broad-based gains on Friday, as global markets... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Stocks China shares snap three-day losing streak SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Friday after three straight sessions of losses, while Hong Kong shares fell ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Stocks Nikkei rises as BOJ chief softens hawkish tone TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended Friday with gains following a rollercoaster session as traders reacted ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: We dance to the tune of our own drummer “I am less toxic of the two candidates was put forth by Kamala Harris in her acceptance speech.” “Well she... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Economic corridor: unfinished agenda Although much steam out of CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor) has been let out, the unquestionable positivity... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:39am
Uncontrolled weather It was not too long ago that I had written about the unusual deaths by lightning strikes across the country. This... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:40am
Letters Army committed to restoring order at all costs The focus of the national discourse, for better or worse, has shifted from the civilian leadership—PML(N), PPP,... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Commodities Gold prices inch up despite global market decline KARACHI: The local gold prices on Friday inched up to new highs despite the international bullion value has fallen... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
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 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (August 23, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (August 23,... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (August 23, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (August 23, 2024).... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (August 23, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
PM forms steering body on Smeda Expresses indignation at the inactivity of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority Board Updated 24 Aug, 2024 03:12pm
Revenue mobilisation: FBR constitutes reforms working group ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Friday constituted a reforms working group comprising 32 officials of... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 04:33pm
Roosevelt divestment: No FA appointment approval or decision from govt ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board neither approved appointment of any financial advisor nor took... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 04:31pm
Aurangzeb briefed about Turkish aviation strategy ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Mehmat T Nane, chairperson of Pegasus Airlines,... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 04:33pm
Financing of Diamer-Bhasha project: Govt weighing different options ISLAMABAD: The federal government is reportedly weighing different options to finance Diamer Bhasha Hydropower... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 04:33pm
Govt mulling shutting down utility stores ISLAMABAD: The federal government to get itself out of the unnecessary businesses activities is considering to close... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 02:52pm
APTMA urges govt to do away with ‘regressive’ taxation policies ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the government to do away with regressive... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 02:52pm
Energy Oil climbs $2/barrel HOUSTON: US light crude oil gained more than $2 a barrel on Friday after comments by US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Energy Morgan Stanley cuts 2024 oil demand growth outlook NEW YORK: Morgan Stanley has lowered its global oil demand growth forecast for 2024, mainly due to China’s slower... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Industry ‘WEBOC, PSW not synchronised to capturing global trade data’ KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) said that Pakistan’s systems — WEBOC and Pakistan Single Window —... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Industry Hike in electricity charges: KATI concerned over Nepra’s approval KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, has expressed ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
CM, German minister discuss trade ties, other issues LAHORE: German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze has said that Punjab is a preferred... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Industry CEO, PMIC visits SAFCO, discuss financial sector’s challenges HYDERABAAD: Yasir Ashfaq, Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company, visited SAFCO Head... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
KP govt hints at establishing its ‘EPRA’ PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Finance and Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), Muzzammil Aslam Friday said the... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
UK economist proposes ‘radical’ reforms aimed at boosting economy ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom (UK) Economist, Stefan Dercon, proposed radical reform to stimulate private ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Money & Banking Dollar lower after Powell signals rate cut NEW YORK: The dollar turned lower and sterling rose to its highest in more than two years on Friday after Federal... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Money & Banking Most Asian FX rise on higher bets for US rate cut BENGALURU: The Thailand baht and Indonesian rupiah lead the pack among buoyant emerging Asia currencies gain on... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Industry Tractor industry ‘crisis’: PM urged to lend a helping hand LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) has urged Prime... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Dealing with fake news EDITORIAL: Lahore police arrested 31-year-old Farhan Asif on Wednesday, later handing him to cyber wing of the... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Demographic dividend or ticking time bomb? EDITORIAL: Sadly, there’s no end to the long list of the country’s natural comparative advantages that ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Industry Tajir Dost Scheme, heavy energy bills: KCCI supports countrywide strike on 28th KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has advised all its... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Energy Former caretaker minister steps up criticism of IPPs FAISALABAD: Independent Power Producers (IPPs) have kept the industry and all other sectors of the country hostage... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Jam vows support to PM’s economic growth vision KARACHI: Federal Minister of Commerce and Industry Jam Kamal Khan has assured complete support of his ministry and... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
2nd edition of FoodAg 2024: commerce minister gets feedback KARACHI: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan have chaired a feedback meeting on the 2nd edition of FoodAg... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Industry SECP holds seminar on actuarial profession ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Commissioner Abdul Rehman Warriach Friday ... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Industry LCCI holds ‘Ba-Kamaal Aurat’: Role of women in economic development highlighted LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized a convention titled “Ba-Kamaal Aurat” aimed... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
PFA inspects 474,772 food businesses across Punjab LAHORE: Since March 2024, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has inspected 474,772 food businesses across the province... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 06:57am
PepsiCo hosts ‘Seeds to Smiles’ dialogue LAHORE: PepsiCo Pakistan hosted ‘Seeds to Smiles’, a thought leadership event underscoring the company’s... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 06:58am
Enforcement of Section 144: LHC seeks replies from Punjab govt, others LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday sought replies from the Punjab government and others against... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:07am
HEC sends off 257 students to study in Hungary ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan hosted on Friday a send-off ceremony for 257 students who... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:14am
Book launch: CPEC termed a transformative project for country ISLAMABAD: The China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:23am
TLP leader: ATC refuses further physical remand LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Friday denied further physical remand of Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) leader... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:24am
Education needs top priority as 25m children still out of school: planning minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that 2.5 Crore... Updated 24 Aug, 2024 07:29am