Gaza talks resume in Cairo CAIRO/JERUSALEM: Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiators discussed new compromise proposals in Cairo on Saturday,... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Netanyahu in dispute with Israeli negotiators over ceasefire conditions OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has locked horns with Israeli ceasefire negotiators over his... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
South Asia Indian cattle fence sparks border tension with Bangladesh KOLKATA: Security forces from India and Bangladesh had a tense confrontation this week over the construction of a... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Iran will seek to ‘manage tensions’ with US: top diplomat TEHRAN: Iran’s new government will seek to “manage tensions” with its arch-enemy the United States to help... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Security steps set for Imam Hussain (RA) Chehlum, Data Ganj Baksh’s Urs LAHORE: For the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the annual Urs of the great Sufi saint Hazrat Data Ali... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
South Asia India approves assured pension scheme for federal govt employees NEW DELHI: The Indian government approved on Saturday a pension scheme which will guarantee federal government... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
IK gets medical checkup in jail ISLAMABAD: The jailed founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday underwent a medical ... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Repatriation of bodies: FO appreciates support of Iran govt ISLAMABAD: The mortal remains of 28 Pakistani zaireen who perished in a bus accident in Yazd, Iran, have arrived in... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Incidents of auto theft on the rise in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The reports filed at different police stations in the capital city during the last week indicate that ... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Gaza crisis: PM demands early action on UN report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday urged the international community to take immediate... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
‘US will continue to work urgently to address malnutrition crisis’ ISLAMABAD: The United States Mission in Islamabad said on Saturday that the US will continue to work urgently with... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Chehlum tomorrow: Islamabad police chalk out security plan ISLAMABAD: The city police have chalked out a comprehensive security plan for Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) ... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Rs157.7bn given to JPMC, NICVD and NICH by Sindh govt: Sharjeel KARACHI: Senior Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon negating the statement of MQM Chief Khalid Maqbool... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Crackdown intensified against overpricing LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Saturday intensified its crackdown on overpricing, leading to hefty... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
UN response to Gaza genocide termed a ‘lollipop’ KARACHI: Pakistan Institute of International Affairs (PIIA) on Saturday held a students’ discussion on... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Departmental conference organised KARACHI: Department of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (SSLA), at the School of Economics and Social Sciences... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Network of 3,000 diabetes clinics launched KARACHI: A network of 3,000 diabetes clinics, aimed at providing free consultations to around 75,000 patients daily,... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Industry Govt’s expenditure reduction decision lauded KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Dar opens 981st Urs of Data Ganj Bakhsh LAHORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar inaugurated the 981st three-day Urs celebrations of... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
PTI playing the victim card: Azma Bokhari LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari has stated that after the religion and treason cards, PTI is now... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Experts say Psoriasis can be managed thru proper treatment LAHORE: Over 125 million people worldwide including Pakistan are suffering from Psoriasis (skin disease), which is... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (August 24, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (August 25, 2024).... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Number of cellular subscribers rises to 192.9m ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers increased from 192.53 million by end June 2024 to 192.924 million by... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:58am
Tax disputes with the Board: FBR instructs SOEs to pursue resolution through ADRCs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all state-owned enterprises to resolve their tax-related... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:57am
The need for tax system reforms Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has a strong connection with the business community, especially with the Lahore... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
CM reaches RYK to boost morale of Police force LAHORE: “The policemen are like brothers and sons, I consider their pain as my own, their attackers will not be... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Punjab launching drive to raise awareness against monkeypox LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a proactive campaign against monkeypox, featuring airport screenings and... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Letters ‘Army committed to restoring order at all costs’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor “Army committed to restoring order at all costs” by this writer carried ... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Gold at historic highs KARACHI: The local gold prices on Saturday shot up to new historic highs with the international bullion value... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities French maize conditions stable PARIS: Ratings of French maize indicated that 76% of the crop was in good or excellent condition by Aug. 19, stable... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Energy US natgas prices slide on lower demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a two-week low on Friday on forecasts for lower demand this week... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Paris wheat hits fresh lows PARIS: Euronext wheat extended losses on Thursday to new five-month lows as stiff export competition from Black Sea... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Soy rises on short-covering, wheat stays weak CHICAGO: Soybeans rose while corn eased on Friday as traders covered short positions ahead of the weekend while... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Palm oil rises on supply concern JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed for a third straight session on Friday to their highest in nearly three... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures extended gains on Friday, with prices hitting a more than two-month high,... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Iron ore slips on falling demand BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices fell on Friday as a continuous fall in near-term China demand sparked renewed... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Gold ekes out gains as traders strap in for Powell’s Speech BENGALURU: Gold prices gained on Friday on a softer dollar, while traders braced ahead of Federal Reserve Chair... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Zinc touches five-week peak on supply fears LONDON: Zinc prices hit their highest in five weeks on Friday on supply concerns after smelters in top producer ... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (August 24, 2024)... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate picks up Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs 2,00 per... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities Indonesia tenders to buy 350,000 tons of rice, traders say HAMBURG: Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog has issued an international tender to buy about 350,000 metric ... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Energy China’s plunging coal plant approvals signal energy policy pivot, report says BEIJING: A sharp drop in new coal plant permits in China suggests the world’s largest builder of the polluting... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 25.006 ... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (August 24, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Solar PV panels unit: Chinese firm seeks duty-free import of machinery ISLAMABAD: A Chinese company has approached the government with a request to eliminate duties and taxes on... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:53am
Country on economic growth trajectory: Dar LAHORE: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar said on Saturday that the country has now been... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:52am
MoC seeks details of Rs3bn SMEs export boost project ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has sought technical and conceptual details from the Ministry of Planning,... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:53am
Over Rs2bn uplift projects: There must be third-party validation: PM Premier says the system for redressal of grievances and concerns regarding the procurement process should not be subordinated to the procuring agency Updated 25 Aug, 2024 04:07pm
Fed mortgage bond holdings play ‘central’ policy rule, paper says NEW YORK: Federal Reserve holdings of mortgage bonds play a “central” role in how monetary policy affects the... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:54am
New payment strategy designed to help expats: SBP ED ISLAMABAD: Executive Director of the State Bank of Pakistan, Syed Sohail Jawad, Saturday said the government intends... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:54am
Pishin blast: Two children killed, two cops among 16 injured QUETTA: Two children were killed and two policemen were among the 16 people injured when an explosive device planted... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:55am
Sections 194-A, 194-B of Customs Act: Customs AT has power to execute its orders: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared that the Customs Appellate Tribunal has the power to execute orders passed in... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:55am
S&P downgrades Kenya credit rating citing tax hike U-turn NAIROBI: The US ratings agency S&P has downgraded Kenya’s credit rating, citing President William Ruto’s... Updated 25 Aug, 2024 09:56am
Punjab power subsidy EDITORIAL: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz may have laughed off her Sindh counterpart’s criticism of the... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Divorced from reality EDITORIAL: It beggars belief that the government thought this was a good time to approve 15 development projects... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Taxes ‘Seeking record after selecting group of taxpayers for audit unlawful’ LAHORE: Seeking record after selecting a group of taxpayers for audit is unlawful, said tax practitioners. They said... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Industry EDB, SI&MDR arrange webinar to strengthen engineering industry ISLAMABAD: The Engineering Development Board (EDB) has arranged webinar collaborating Surgical Instruments &... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Industry Preparations for SCO moot reviewed ISLAMABAD: In preparation for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting and other major... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am
Prices of kitchen items show declining trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a declining trend during the week against the... Published 25 Aug, 2024 03:05am