Food security: NA panel reaffirms support for GPI ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research reaffirmed its commitment on Monday to work... Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:07am
Money laundering case: Moonis, others’ NICs blocked, passports placed on control list LAHORE: The NIC of Moonis Elahi, the PTI leader and son of the former Punjab Chief Minister has been blocked, a... Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:04am
Speakers say Pakistan can act as bridge between US, China LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar highlighted the role Pakistan can play in bringing together the United States and ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 08:01am
Physical remand of Orya extended LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Monday extended physical remand of anchorperson Orya Maqbool Jan for further four... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:59am
Industry Iranian CG visits LCCI LAHORE: A high-powered Iranian delegation, led by Consul General of Iran Mehran Movahedfar, visited the Lahore... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:57am
Companies HBL H1’24 PBT rises to Rs57.8bn, an increase of 12pc YoY KARACHI: HBL on Monday declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 57.8 billion for the first half of 2024, 12... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:54am
Europe Russia fires huge missile, drone salvo at Ukraine’s power grid • ‘High precision’ weapons used in attack Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:51am
Media groups urge EU to suspend treaty, impose sanctions on Israel PARIS: Some 60 media and rights organisations on Monday urged the European Union to suspend a co-operation accord... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:43am
Middle East Israel strikes Gaza after Lebanon flare-up GAZA STRIP (Palestinian Territories): Israel’s military struck the Gaza Strip on Monday a day after truce talks in... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:39am
Middle East Iran praises Hezbollah attack on Israel TEHRAN: Iran on Monday praised the drone and missile assault by Lebanon’s Hezbollah group on Israel, saying its... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:36am
Asia Kim unveils new North Korea ‘suicide drones’ SEOUL: North Korea has unveiled a new “suicide drone”, state media said Monday, with leader Kim Jong Un... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:31am
Industry BMP, PIAF announce support to planned shutter-down strike LAHORE: Warning the government of a countrywide shutter-down strike, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 07:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 26, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 26, 2024)... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Europe Macron says no political motive behind Telegram CEO’s arrest PARIS: Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France as part of an ongoing... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
SHC issues notice to tractor- manufacturing company ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued a notice to a leading tractor manufacturer, who allegedly failed to... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Phishing attacks: Google, Facebook, Amazon most frequently targeted brands: Kaspersky ISLAMABAD: Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
NTU team receives Engineering Excellence Award FAISALABAD: Dr. Yasir Nawab and his team from the National Textile University have been awarded First Place at the... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Red Zone sealed as USC employees protest ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies, on Monday, put security on high alert in the city and sealed the Red Zone ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Meezan Bank honours Arshad’s Olympic feat KARACHI: Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s star athlete and Olympic gold medalist in men’s javelin throw, was celebrated... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Principal of St Patrick’s School organises Sabeel on Chehlum KARACHI: In a remarkable display of interfaith harmony and compassion, Father Mario, a respected Christian leader,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Rotary Club honours FAST Cables LAHORE: The Rotary Club of Lahore Corporate recently hosted a significant meeting, welcoming Kamaal Mian, Managing... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Book on advertising ‘Executive Doodles’ launched by Ahmed Kapadia KARACHI: After 77 years of the existence of Pakistan’s advertising and marketing industry, the first book of its... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Zardari condoles with Rana Tanveer ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, on Monday, expressed his condolence on the death of Rana Afzal Hussain, elder... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Chehlum observed amid tight security KARACHI: The city remained widely deserted as mourners observed the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) amid tight... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Voice, data services suspended partially ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) suspended voice and data services in some parts of the country... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Several districts of Sindh set to receive heavy rains KARACHI: Several districts of Sindh are set to receive heavy rains and winds throughout the week, as the Met Office... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
PM condemns terrorist attack in Kalat ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday strongly condemned a terrorist attack in Kalat killing police and... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
SC asks ECP to accept affiliation of PTI returned candidates ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to direct the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to accept the... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Single allegation: Multiple FIRs against Arshad Sharif, other journalists not valid: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared that multiple FIRs against Arshad Sharif and other journalists... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Stronger policy steps sought to integrate rehabilitation services ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar while emphasising the importance of integrating rehabilitation services across all... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
2nd Specialized Training Course: 13 PAS officers visit CCP to understand its role ISLAMABAD: A delegation of thirteen officers from the 2nd Specialized Training Course (STC) of the Pakistan... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Bilawal condemns attack on innocent citizens ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the killing of innocent... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Citizens can get maps approved online by LDA: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday said that citizens can get their residential maps approved by... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
DARE-RC initiates research grant cycle KARACHI: Data and Research in Education - Research Consortium (DARE-RC) has marked the beginning of its first... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
CM satisfied over Urs security: ‘Data Ganj Baksh spread message of love, peace, tolerance’ LAHORE: “Hazrat Data Ganj Baksh spread the message of love, respect, peace and tolerance,” said Chief Minister... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
FS to represent Pakistan at CFM session in Cameroon ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi will lead the Pakistan delegation at the 50th Session of... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Phishing attacks: Google, Facebook, Amazon most frequently targeted brands: Kaspersky ISLAMABAD: Google, Facebook, and Amazon are the most frequently targeted brands when it comes to phishing attacks,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Man accused over British riots released: lawyer LAHORE: A judicial magistrate Monday discharged suspect Farhan Asif from the charges of spreading disinformation... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Musakhail incident: NA Speaker expresses profound grief and sorrow ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the loss... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
PCB unveils five ‘Champions Cup’ team mentors LAHORE: Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik and Waqar Younis were on Monday confirmed as... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
PDWP approves 3 uplift schemes worth Rs11bn LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved three development schemes worth Rs 11 billion on Monday. In this regard, ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
PTI leader begging for ‘NRO’, says Kundi PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has claimed that the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 22, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 22, 2024).... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (August 22, 2024).... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (August 22, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 84,914 tonnes of cargo comprising 61,674 tonnes of import cargo and 23,240... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Energy US natural gas prices slip NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 2% to a three-week low on Monday on forecasts for lower demand next week... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Stocks Nikkei ends lower as stronger yen weighs on exporters TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average declined on Monday after two straight sessions of gains, as exporters’... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Stocks China shares end largely flat; HK rises SHANGHAI: Mainland China stocks ended largely flat on Monday, while Hong Kong tracked gains in most regional peers... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Stocks Chip stocks slip, keeping European shares muted ahead of data-heavy week PARIS: European shares were broadly flat in quiet trading on Monday, with semiconductor stocks leading the ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq droop as tech stocks weigh NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped in choppy trading on Monday, weighed by AI-favorite Nvidia ahead of... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
The Bangladesh conundrum Many people are rejoicing over the exit of Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of Banglabandhu and founder of Bangladesh... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Letters The ordeal of food riders amid internet disruptions The recent wave of internet disruptions across Pakistan has brought to light the plight of a largely unacknowledged... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The steady deterioration of our cricket team’s performance “Didn’t anyone tell The Brown Pope that the security threat in Islamabad’s Blue Area has weakened considerably?”... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
How renewable energy can save the planet Last week, Pakistan witnessed a significant milestone in its energy transition as the Chinese electric vehicle (EV)... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Social sector spending The Federal Ministry of Finance has released the estimates of poverty-related expenditures for 2022-23. Thanks are... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Energy IESCO’s Rs14 per unit relief for domestic consumers ISLAMABAD: As per the decision of the Punjab Government, IESCO's domestic consumers who used between 201 and 500... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Punjab govt to amend rules for Dastak programme LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to amend rules of relevant departments for provision of services in an... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Relief on power bills starts under CM’s leadership: minister LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari has announced that relief on electricity bills has started under ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
IK says has no contact with ‘establishment’ ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Monday,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Heavy to very heavy rains forecast for Punjab, KP ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a warning of heavy to very heavy rains in... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Two militaries decide to step up cooperation ISLAMABAD: During a meeting at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, Commander of the People’s Liberation Army... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Balochistan rocked by violence QUETTA: At least 73 people were killed in Balochistan when militants attacked police stations, railway lines and... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
4 dead, 18 injured in Razmak blast PESHAWAR: Four people were killed and 18 others injured in an explosion at the crowded Razmak Tehsil Bazaar in North... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Rates PSX drifts lower KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on a... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Spot rate unchanged amid low trade LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained tight and the trading volume remained a little bit low. Cotton... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Commodities Iron ore rises on softer dollar, demand hopes BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rebounded on Monday to hit their highest in nearly two weeks, supported by a softer... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Commodities Shanghai copper gains on US rate cut hopes HANOI: Copper prices in Shanghai climbed to their highest in more than three weeks on Monday, supported by a rebound... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rallied for a fifth session on Monday, touching a more than two-month high, as... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Commodities Soybeans, corn drop on forecast of bumper US crops SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans slid 1% on Monday and corn fell to its lowest level in four years after a widely tracked... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Commodities South Africa’s top gold miner sees profit surge as prices rally SOUTH AFRICA: Harmony Gold, South Africa’s biggest gold producer by volume, said on Monday its profit probably... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Commodities Gold nears record high on geopolitical risks BENGALURU: Gold prices firmed on Monday, nearing its recent record high, amid solid bets of a September ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures up SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed for the fourth consecutive day on Monday to close at their highest in... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices fall again MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices have fallen further amid declining demand from exporters, analysts said on... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Energy LESCO Safety Directorate identifies safety violations LAHORE: The Safety Directorate of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has inspected 51 sites in the past month,... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Taxes Sales tax returns: KTBA seeks e-filing deadline extension KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to extend the date of... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Choice posting: FBR chairman takes action against officer ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood has taken disciplinary action against a BS-18... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:55am
Rs33.5bn incurred on Feb 8 elections: ECP ISLAMABAD: As much as 33.5 billion rupees were incurred on the controversial February 8 general elections that saw... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:10am
Discos and KE: Rs1.90 per unit QTA for Q4FY24 approved ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Monday accorded approval to Quarterly Tariff... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:16am
Govt has failed to finalise policy on EV-charging stations This comes due to lack of proper coordination between National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) and Engineering Development Board (EDB) Updated 27 Aug, 2024 11:32am
Govt considering installing prepaid power meters MULTAN: Federal Minister for Power Awais Leghari said on Monday that the ruling coalition government is considering... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 11:29am
FPA, QTA determination: SC asks Nepra to hold its meeting on Sep 5 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has asked the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) to hold its meeting... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:15am
Service life of BQPS-I units: PSA opposes KE’s extension plea ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has opposed extension in operational life of Units 1 and 2 at the... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 09:14am
Govt tells NA: Senior most SC judge appointed as CJP ISLAMABAD: As speculations of a possible tenure extension to the incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:49am
Finnish financier apprised of Pakistan’s potential investment scope ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Antti Partanen,... Updated 27 Aug, 2024 08:57am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Indonesia rupiah touches near 1-yr high BENGALURU: Indonesian equities hit a record high while most emerging Asian assets rallied on Monday, aided by... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Money & Banking Safe-haven yen, US dollar gain on rising ME tension NEW YORK: The Japanese yen rose to a three-week high against the US dollar on Monday, while the greenback rallied... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Money & Banking China’s yuan hovers near 3-week high SHANGHAI: China’s yuan hovered near a three-week high against the dollar on Monday, underpinned by broad greenback... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends flat MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Monday, as dollar demand from importers and foreign banks offset ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Money & Banking Bangladesh operations: BAFL receives non-binding offer from HBN KARACHI: Bank Alfalah Limited has received a non-binding offer from Hatton National Bank (HNB) of Sri Lanka to... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Pharmaceuticals & Chemical Sectors: Jam chairs sectoral council meetings at TDAP headquarters KARACHI: Two separate sectoral councils meetings on pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors were organised at TDAP HQ.... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Industry APTMA, German importers agree to boost bilateral trade expansion LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and a visiting delegation of German importers have agreed... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Industry Business community expecting higher cuts in key policy rate: FPCCI KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has said that the policy rate cuts announced over the last two monetary... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Payment of Annual Fees: SECP asks registered Pension Fund Managers to follow new timelines ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all registered Pension Fund... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Jam to attend ‘Pak-Azerbaijan Business Forum’ in Baku ISLAMABAD: The Pak-Azerbaijan Business Forum, scheduled for September 16 in Baku, will be led by Federal Minister ... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
The scourge of girl-child marriages EDITORIAL: A recent press report about alarming rise in girl-child marriages in exchange for money in villages of... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Astute judgement EDITORIAL: No doubt the Supreme Court tried to end the controversy surrounding the Mubarak Sani case, expunging... Published 27 Aug, 2024 06:44am
Travel ban will come into effect from 13th: KSA revises visa policies for travellers from Pakistan, India, 12 other states