UAF holding 60th meeting of Alumni Association FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad is holding 60th meeting of the Alumni Association on October ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am
Rain & flood relief work reviewed: Hyderabad receives over 100mm rain so far HYDERABAD: Focal person Abdul Jabbar Khan, nominated by the Sindh Chief Minister for rain and flood-related matters... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am
Balochistan problems: Political parties’ leaders brief PM QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high level meeting of political parties’... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:30am
WCLA starts Rs1.730bn rehabilitation work on Bhatti Gate LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has started Rs 1.730 billion rehabilitation work on Bhatti Gate... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:26am
Pakistan seeks to advance bilateral engagement, talks with BD ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi on Thursday met with Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:25am
AC approves closure of reference against PU’s ex-VC LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday approved closure of a reference against Punjab University’s former ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:24am
Educational scholarships announced ISLAMABAD: The Chief Welfare Officer of the Staff Welfare Organization, Establishment Division, on Thursday,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:21am
1400 connections, 2 tonnes kunda wires removed from Bin Qasim KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, continues crackdown against electricity... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:19am
Spread of monkeypox: Punjab steps up action LAHORE: The Punjab government has beefed up measures aimed at preventing spread of monkeypox. As a part of fresh... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:14am
‘Back to School’ campaign and enrolment registration drive launched LAHORE: Launching the “Back to School” campaign and the enrolment registration campaign of the young girls in ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:10am
Taxes ‘New Sales Tax Return of PRA’: PCJCCI holds awareness session LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCJCCI) organized an awareness session on “New... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:03am
Industry Listed firms: SECP issues new disclosure requirements of financial statements ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued new disclosure requirements of... Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:00am
Commodities Sesame exporters secure $28m MoU with Chinese firms KARACHI: A delegation of 23 Pakistani sesame exporters has concluded a highly successful visit to China, which took... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:58am
Industry Chinese offer investment in electric bikes, scooters in KP PESHAWAR: Chinese investors offered investment in the establishment of electric bikes, scooters and tri-cycle... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:56am
Taxes Personal use of importer’s family: FBR exempts WHT on import of eye drops from France ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted withholding tax on import of the medicines and eye drops... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:49am
Karak, Hangu and Kohat districts: KP cabinet approves enhancement of oil, gas royalty share PESHAWAR: The 12th meeting of the Provincial Cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:41am
LHC CJ terms FIA report vague LAHORE: The Chief Justice (CJ) Lahore High Court on Thursday termed the report of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:38am
Over 1,200 students: LUMS welcomes exceptional cohort LAHORE: LUMS welcomed an exceptional cohort of over 1,200 students from across the country. This year’s ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:37am
Media literacy urged to counter misinformation in digital age KARACHI: A session titled "Role of Media in Promoting Social, Economic and Strategic Stability," held at the Rabita... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:36am
Police launch crackdown against electricity theft LAHORE: Police have undertaken a major crackdown against electricity theft this year, leading to the registration of... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:34am
Punjab Assembly Speaker, ministers visit RUDA HQs LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and provincial ministers visited the Ravi Urban ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:32am
Tourist resorts: ‘Security issue is of concern’, says Japanese CG KARACHI: Japan Consul General Hattori Masaru, while referring to recent terrorist attacks in Balochistan, stated ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:28am
Digitization key to revenue growth Pakistan has been facing the perpetual challenge of expanding its tax base without any tangible results, a situation... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:19am
Need for a country-wide, across-sectors ‘Pricing Policy’ Weak regulation of markets, or the policy of ‘market fundamentalism’ that market knows best, and left mostly on... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:15am
Customers are missing? The entire quality movement is based on customer satisfaction. For an organization to grow and prosper it must have... Published 30 Aug, 2024 07:08am
Traders’ opposition to Tajir Dost Scheme EDITORIAL: Traders’ opposition to registration and payment of advance tax based on the location of their business,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:52am
Local governments and the ruling elite EDITORIAL: Uncertainty hangs over the overdue local governments (LGs) elections in Islamabad. This past Tuesday the... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:50am
Modi invited to SCO summit, says FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that it has extended invitations to the heads of government of all members... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
South Asia Some South Indian movie stars under investigation for sex crimes KOCHI, (India): Several prominent film actors and directors are the focus of a police investigation into sexual... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Faiz removed on instructions from Nawaz, claims IK ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Thursday said that he condemns all... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Europe Telegram boss Durov free PARIS: Telegram chief Pavel Durov was spending Thursday out on bail after four days of detention in France, banned... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Zardari approves ‘Islamabad Capital Territory LG (Amendment) Bill, 2024’ ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari granted his assent to the “Islamabad Capital Territory Local Government... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Yasir Sultan appointed as food ambassador of PFA LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority has appointed Pakistan’s No2 javelin thrower Mohammad Yasir Sultan as its food... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
SSGC’s 24 hours gas holiday on Sept 1 KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24 hours gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Shoaib Malik to mentor Stallions in Champions Cup LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain and two-time ICC event winner Shoaib Malik will mentor the Stallions in the next... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Pak squad for second Test announced LAHORE: Jason Gillespie, the Pakistan men’s cricket team red-ball head coach Thursday announced a 12-member squad... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
JCSC Chairman meets Omani officials RAWALPINDI: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC), met with key Omani... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Pensioners residing abroad drawing pensions in foreign exchange ISLAMABAD: A number of pensioners, who are residing abroad, are drawing their pensions in foreign exchange to which... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Zardari confers Hilal-i-Imtiaz on Arshad Nadeem ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz to Olympic Gold Medalist Arshad Nadeem in recognition ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
JUI-F seeks time from ECP to carry out intra-party elections ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has sought time from the electoral entity for completing its ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Toshakhana case: SC urged to fix IK’s appeal for hearing against IHC’s verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to fix former prime minister Imran Khan’s appeal against the Islamabad... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Harris widens lead over Trump with boost from women, Hispanics: poll WASHINGTON: Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 45% to 41% in a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
UK seeks to speed up migrant returns LONDON: Britain’s Labour government is planning “a major surge” in returns of irregular migrants to countries... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Two Guards killed in ‘gas leak’ in central Iran TEHRAN: Two Iranian Revolutionary Guards were killed in a “gas leak” in a Guards’ workshop in the centre of ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Philippines says US offered to escort supply ships in disputed sea BAGUIO (Philippines): The United States has offered to escort Manila’s resupply missions to outposts in the... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Libya’s oil output falls more than half due to political standoff Reuters BENGHAZI: More than half of Libya’s oil production, or about 700,000 barrels per day, was offline on... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Iraq army says downed Turkish drone over northern city KIRKUK (Iraq): The Iraqi military said it downed a Turkish drone over the northern city of Kirkuk on Thursday, as... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Kremlin warns France against ‘political persecution’ of Telegram founder MOSCOW: The Kremlin warned France on Thursday not to turn a criminal case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov into... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
China still committed to ‘stable’ US ties, Xi tells Sullivan BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told top White House aide Jake Sullivan Thursday that Beijing remained... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Saudi Arabia changes senior military commanders RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued royal decrees announcing changes to the heads of its joint forces, navy and land forces,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 29, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (August 30, 2024)... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Rates Equities reassemble KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note on the ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Cyclone likely to form over Arabian Sea today KARACHI: The Met Office on Thursday issued a warning about the escalating cyclonic storm close to Sindh coast in the... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Letters ‘The success of Army Chief’s Afghan policy’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor titled ‘The success of Army Chief’s Afghan policy’... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares end lower BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares settled lower on Thursday as a plunge in real estate stocks weighed. The CSE All-Share... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Stocks Nasdaq leads Wall St higher after GDP data NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq led Wall Street’s main indexes higher on Thursday after data showed a still robust... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Stocks Nikkei ends flat as tech shares pare Nvidia-led losses TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended largely flat on Thursday, recovering from early losses, with technology... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Stocks Inflation data helps European stocks shake off Nvidia results FRANKFURT: Europe’s STOXX 600 rose on Thursday and Germany’s DAX closed at a record high, led by tech stocks,... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Stocks China stocks close down, dragged by bank shares SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Thursday, dragged by the financial sector following weak earnings at some... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Stocks Reliance boosts Indian shares to record high BENGALURU: India’s equity benchmarks hit record highs on Thursday, boosted by heavyweight conglomerate Reliance... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The battle of wills is on again “Ooopsy daisy.” “What?” “Well, like everything in the Land of the Pure, it’s damned if you do and... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Energy US natural gas prices lower NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Thursday on forecasts for less demand next week than previously... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 106,594 tonnes of cargo comprising 67,612 tonnes of import cargo and 38,982... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Cotton & Textile Subdued business on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Energy Oil rises on tightening supplies from Libya, Iraq NEW YORK: Oil prices rose by more than a dollar a barrel on Thursday as supply disruptions in Libya and plans to... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
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 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (August 29, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (August 29, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (August 29, 2024).... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 29, 2024).... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 29, 2024)... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (August 29, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 29, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
President raises min wage/gross salary of civil employees ISLAMABAD: The federal government has notified the revision of special allowance granted to the civil employees of... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 08:50am
BCA also pushed up: Moody’s upgrades Wapda’s CFR to Caa2 ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) upgraded Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority’s corporate family... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:11am
Energy producers: Aurangzeb takes up payments issue with PQEPC team ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with a... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 08:47am
Two remittance incentive schemes: ECC approves revisions ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved revisions to the two... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 08:51am
Apex body takes decisions to eradicate terrorism QUETTA: A meeting of the Apex Committee of the National Action Plan was convened in Quetta. The meeting was chaired... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
After tariff fixation: KE will see no net impact from FCA, says regulator Nepra ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday said the impact of Fuel Charges... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:18am
Rana-led panel to propose amendments aimed at clearly defining role of NEC ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted an inter-ministerial committee headed by Advisor to Prime... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 08:49am
Framework for ‘Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)’: SBP announces designation of D-SIBs for 2024 KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has announced the designation of D-SIBs for the year 2024 under the Framework... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:12am
Commodities Gold prices slump KARACHI: The local gold prices on Thursday slumped from the all-time highs with global bullion value hovering near... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up on soft supply, stronger demand SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rallied for the eighth straight session on Thursday, remaining at 13-year high, ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Vietnamese coffee prices rise on tight supply HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam inched up this week on a tightening supply of... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Copper, aluminium extend losses on rising inventories LONDON: Copper and aluminium prices extended losses on Thursday, pressured by rising inventories, lacklustre demand... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Asia rice: Thai rates hit two-month peak, Bangladesh reels under floods Bengaluru/Mumbai/Bangkok/Hanoi and Bangladesh: Rice export prices in Thailand rose to their highest level in two... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Gold prices gain BENGALURU: Gold prices gained on Thursday, fuelled by strong expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Commodities Iron ore ticks up on renewed hopes of improving China demand BEIJING: Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, buoyed by renewed hopes of improving demand in top consumer China in the... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (August 29, 2024)... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR26.465 ... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Punjab extends power relief to federal capital CM Maryam Nawaz says decision to benefit over 150,000 consumers of Islamabad Updated 30 Aug, 2024 02:46pm
Senate panel told: 75pc of PIACL shares up for bidding by October ISLAMABAD: Federal government has reached the conclusion to offer 75 percent shares in Pakistan International... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 08:48am
Loss-making SOEs’ sell-off high priority: Aleem ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatization, Board of Investment and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan Thursday... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:15am
Cases in courts: Ministries, divisions directed to work on ‘CAMS’ ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Law and Justice has directed Ministries/Divisions to work on Case Assignment and Management... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:16am
Malaysia’s 1MDB fund says cleared to pursue case against BSI bank KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian sovereign wealth fund 1MDB said Thursday it has been cleared to proceed with legal claims... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Aurangzeb, representatives of JV investment cos hold talks ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday chaired a review meeting... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Stocks Nadeem Naqvi made PSX interim CEO KARACHI: Nadeem Naqvi, a shareholder director of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), has been appointed as the interim... Published 30 Aug, 2024 06:08am
Energy Some reduction in fuel prices likely ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to announce a reduction in fuel prices for the third consecutive... Updated 30 Aug, 2024 09:51am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points