Kabul urged to address concerns about cross-border terrorism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Special Representative for Afghanistan Ambassador Asif Durrani (retired) has once again called ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:26am
Türkiye Ambassador pays farewell call on Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Dr Mehmet Paçaci, the ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, paid a farewell courtesy call on Federal... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:24am
Political parties reaffirm support to CPEC ISLAMABAD: Political parties, both from the government and the opposition side, on Wednesday, reaffirmed their... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:22am
Nawaz to leave for London next month LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to visit London in the second... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:21am
Coverage of Pak-BD matches: IHC issues notices to PCB over inaction in issuing accreditation to journalists ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, issued notices to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:20am
No less than 6-lane motorway to be constructed in future: communication minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said that in future, no motorway will be... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:18am
Women parliamentary caucus puts its weight behind KE official ISLAMABAD: The women parliamentary caucus – a cross-party forum for women parliamentarians – put its weight... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:15am
PKI demands govt impose ‘agri emergency’ LAHORE: Climate change, low prices of crops and increase in cost of production are badly impacting agricultural... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:13am
Personal appearance: AC grants one-day exemption to Elahi LAHORE: An accountability court on Wednesday granted one day exemption to PTI President and former chief minister... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:12am
Alvi starts meeting PTI disgruntled leaders ISLAMABAD: In an effort to resolve the rifts within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), former president Dr Arif Alvi on... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:10am
Flood situations: DC Jamshoro visits Sehwan HYDERABAD: Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro, Riaz Hussain Wassan, conducted an inspection visit to Sehwan today, ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:09am
Employees stage sit-in against proposed closure of USC ISLAMABAD: The employees of Utility Stores Corporation (USC), on Wednesday, staged a sit-in against the... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:06am
‘Maryam Nawaz becomes role model for other provinces’ LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab, Azma Bokhari, stated that Maryam Nawaz has become a role model for the other... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:04am
LHC exempts journalist from personal appearance LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday exempted journalist and YouTuber Rizwanur Rehman Razi from personal... Published 29 Aug, 2024 08:01am
Minister for selection of contractors at Tehsil level LAHORE: Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq said on Wednesday that the selection of contractors should be... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:59am
President for steps to eliminate terrorists in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday stressed upon taking of all possible steps to improve security... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:51am
Minar-e-Pakistan: PTI to hold public gathering on Sept 15 LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to hold a public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore, on... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:50am
Moody’s lifts rating on reduced default risk ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) on Wednesday upgraded the government of Pakistan’s local and foreign... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:46am
July profit repatriation significantly rises to $139.13m YoY KARACHI: The repatriation of profit and dividend by foreign investors has significantly increased to $139.13 million... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:44am
Companies $1.8bn 1MDB fraud: PetroSaudi execs get Swiss jail terms BELLINZONA, (Switzerland): A top Swiss court sentenced two PetroSaudi executives to jail terms on Wednesday after... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:40am
Red Sea insurance nearly doubles LONDON/ADEN: The cost of insurance for ships sailing through the Red Sea has nearly doubled after Yemen’s Houthis... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:37am
Rates Bearish trend persists KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on... Published 29 Aug, 2024 07:33am
South Asia India floods kill 15 after heavy rains NEW DELHI: Torrential rains in India caused heavy flooding that killed at least 15 people, local media reported... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
South Asia Bangladesh probes enforced disappearance by forces DHAKA: Bangladesh’s new authorities on Wednesday opened an investigation into hundreds of enforced disappearances... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
South Asia Bangladesh lifts ban on JI DHAKA: Bangladesh’s new authorities on Wednesday lifted a ban on the Jamaat-e-Islami, imposed in the final days of... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 28, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (August 29, 2024)... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Zardari emphasises need to improve cricket infrastructure in Sindh ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasised the need to improve cricket infrastructure and training... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
NADRA implementing cybersecurity measures ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar, on... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Europe Telegram founder ordered to French court to face possible charges PARIS: Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, was to appear in a French court Wednesday to face possible... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Europe Families evacuate as Russian forces advance towards Pokrovsk DONETSK REGION: On a platform near the east Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Anna Dvoryaninova waited for a train she... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Middle East 10 Palestinians killed in major Israeli raids across West Bank JENIN (West Bank): Hundreds of Israeli troops backed by helicopters, drones and armoured personnel carriers raided... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Middle East UN says Israeli raids risk worsening ‘catastrophic’ West Bank situation GENEVA: Israel’s large-scale military operation Wednesday in the occupied West Bank “risks seriously deepening... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Asia Japan issues emergency warning as powerful Typhoon Shanshan nears TOKYO: Southwestern Japan braced on Wednesday for what officials say could be one of the strongest storms to ever ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Europe Starmer, Scholz seek reset in British-EU ties with bilateral treaty BERLIN: Britain and Germany’s leaders agreed in Berlin on Wednesday to work on an ambitious treaty covering issues... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Google ‘Think Apps 2024’ focuses on empowering developers to harness AI LAHORE: Google hosted ‘Think Apps 2024’ in the provincial capital, bringing together nearly 350 of Pakistan’s... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Lahore: traders observe partial strike LAHORE: In a show of unity and protest, traders across Lahore observed a partial strike against various taxes and... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
3500 mineral reserves geo-tagged LAHORE: Over 3500 mineral reserves have been geo-tagged to date under the Chief Inspectorate of Mines App, developed... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
‘Farmers should be given maximum incentives’ FAISALABAD: Pakistan is an agricultural country and its future is directly linked with this sector but... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Governor KP advocates collective efforts for development LAHORE: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday stressed on the need for collective effort from... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
S Africa women team to play three T20Is in Pakistan ahead of World Cup LAHORE: Pakistan and South Africa women’s cricket teams will prepare for next month’s ICC Women’s T20 World ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Shutter-down strike observed in twin cities ISLAMABAD: To protest against the government’s tax reforms, traders like other parts of the country, observed a... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
KP traders observe shutter-down strike PESHAWAR: Trading community of Peshawar and other parts of the province observed shutter down against the imposition... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Senate panel unanimously adopts journalists’ protection bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting took significant steps on Wednesday to... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
ECP to hear case about JUI-F intra-party elections today ISLAMABAD: The electoral body has issued notice to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JU-F) Chief Moulana Fazl-ur-Rahman ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Sindh CM visits coastal belt areas HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that there was a prediction of heavy rainfall in the... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
PCB announce schedule of Champions One-Day Cup LAHORE: The Champions One-Day Cup, featuring country’s 150 best of the best cricketers, will be played at the ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (August 28, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 28, 2024).... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Global Palestine versus global Israel—II In the next elections, to defeat Fulbright, the American Zionist Council filled the coffers of his opponent. Soon... Updated 29 Aug, 2024 07:17am
Letters ‘The success of Army Chief’s Afghan policy’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor ‘The success of Army Chief’s Afghan policy’ carried by the newspaper... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Tech glitches, economy twitches In today’s digital landscape, the internet has become a fundamental necessity for individuals and businesses ... Updated 29 Aug, 2024 07:28am
Moody’s says so If Moody’s says so, then it’s got to be true. Delivering Pakistan a precious feather-in-the-cap upgrade at this... Updated 29 Aug, 2024 11:00am
‘Chief Minister Internship Programme’ launched in Punjab LAHORE: Launching ‘The Chief Minister Internship Program’ in Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Irregularities in 22 residential plots: CDA launches formal inquiry ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa has launched a formal inquiry... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Rates Activities of Port Qasim KARACHI: Shipping activity was report at the port where three ships, Maersk Denver, Lydia and Tivoli Park carrying... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei edges higher on weaker yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed higher on Wednesday amid a weaker yen, but earnings from AI darling... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Stocks Most Gulf markets ease on regional tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf closed lower on Wednesday amid geopolitical tensions in the region, while... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Stocks China stocks extend losses while HK declines as consumer firms weigh HONG KONG: China’s blue-chip stocks logged a third day of losses, while Hong Kong dropped on Wednesday, as... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Stocks Insurance, chemical stocks keep STOXX 600 at over one-month high PARIS: The benchmark European stock index rose to its highest since July on Wednesday, boosted by insurance and... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Stocks Nasdaq leads Wall Street lower as Nvidia results loom NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were lower on Wednesday ahead of Nvidia’s earnings, with the Nasdaq leading... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Stocks India’s Nifty 50 ends off record high BENGALURU: India’s NSE Nifty 50 index came off a record high on Wednesday, as profit booking across many sectors... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: President Zardari with a PhD in Reconciliation… “The Brown Pope was directed to go to Quetta and…” “Who dared to direct…” “Well it wasn’t the Prime... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
SAU launches youth training programme HYDERABAD: In a compelling address at the inauguration of the "Youth Skill Development for Future Leadership"... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Women, children: Senate panel concerned at rising crimes ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights expressed serious concerns on the rising number of crimes... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
UN team informed: Terrorists’ using Afghan soil against Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi said on Wednesday that despite the fact that terrorism was an... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
UK HC Security Manager awarded honorary MBE ISLAMABAD: Captain Shakeelur Rehman MBE, formerly of the Pakistan Army, has been awarded an honorary MBE for ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
CJP seeks nomination of additional judges ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa has called on the chief justices of the High Courts of all the... Updated 29 Aug, 2024 09:24am
Country has reported 16 polio cases this year so far ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 16 polio virus cases in 2024, of which, seven cases have been detected across the... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (August 28, 2024).... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (August 28, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
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 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Energy LESCO upgrades power transmission system thru new 132kV grid station LAHORE: In a bid to improve the power transmission system, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Energy Oil prices drift lower HOUSTON: Oil prices fell by around 1% on Wednesday due to persistent concerns over Chinese demand and elevated risks... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Grains EU wheat rises on poor French, German crop outlook, weaker euro PARIS/HAMBURG: Euronext wheat rose sharply on Wednesday, supported by a fall of the euro against the dollar and new... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Cotton & Textile Upward march persists on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (August 28, 2024)... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Commodities Gold falls on firmer dollar BENGALURU: Gold prices dropped about 1% on Wednesday, hurt by a stronger US dollar as investors focused on key... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures hit 13-year high on tight Thai supply SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures hit a 13-year high on Wednesday, buoyed by prospects of tight supply from top... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Energy US natgas prices ease to 4-month low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% to a four-month low on Wednesday on forecasts for less hot weather... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Commodities Iron ore pulls back from 3-week highs BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures pulled back on Wednesday from nearly three-week highs, as investors turned... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Commodities Chinese demand worries trigger funds sell-off in metals LONDON: A month-long rally in metals paused on Wednesday as concerns over demand from top consumer China and a... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Commodities Soybeans, corn ease CHICAGO: Chicago soybean and corn futures stumbled on Wednesday as traders assessed whether beneficial rain and... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil dips as India import tax concerns counter weak supply outlook SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Wednesday as concerns over the prospect of higher import taxes... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Grains French wheat crop’s milling quality below average PARIS: Updated quality results from this year’s French soft wheat harvest showed test weights and protein content,... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
No arbitrary relief without constitutional power, rules SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has ruled that no court has the jurisdiction to grant arbitrary relief without the... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
‘Fleecing by Islamic banks’: Senate panel seeks detailed briefing from SBP ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Wednesday, directed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to provide... Updated 29 Aug, 2024 08:56am
Industry Body to resolve issues facing business community KARACHI: Director General of the Karachi Development Authority (KDA), Syed Shujaat Hussain, has announced the... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Terrorist attacks in Balochistan EDITORIAL: A wave of violence unleashed by militants on Sunday in different parts of Balochistan claimed at least 50... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
The external financial commitments EDITORIAL: Governor State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad, in an interview with a foreign news agency, stated that... Updated 29 Aug, 2024 10:37am
Industry Proparco eyes Pakistan’s textile sector for sustainable investment LAHORE: A delegation from Proparco, a subsidiary of the French Development Agency, visited the All Pakistan Textile... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Taxes GLT units: Exporters can remove raw tobacco without making payment against duties: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has allowed exporters to remove unmanufactured tobacco from the GLT units... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Money & Banking Asian currencies muted as dollar ticks higher BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies flitted in narrow ranges on Wednesday as the US dollar ticked higher, ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Money & Banking Dollar rallies on month-end buying NEW YORK: The US dollar rebounded on Wednesday due to month-end buying after recent declines that pushed it to its... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Industry FPCCI wants cut in electricity tariffs KARACHI: Vice President and Regional Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Industry Deceptive marketing practices: CCP affirms exclusive jurisdiction ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has confirmed its exclusive jurisdiction to prevent and... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Industry Soft launch of ‘IDEAS 2024’ held ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, while highlighting the pivotal role of Pakistan’s defence industry,... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Agriculture and Allied Need stressed for bringing tech solutions to agri sector KARACHI: Speakers stressed adopting technological solutions in the agriculture sector to increase the yields of... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
Energy Ministry approached to halt gas sale at Badin ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Ministry has been approached for immediate action to halt the unlawful sale of ... Published 29 Aug, 2024 06:53am
