NA told: ‘Total 44 vehicles, 532 police officers performing duties with dignitaries’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Monday, told the National Assembly that a total of 44... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:16am
Companies FFC and Farmdar partner to reduce agri yield gap with AI and space technology ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company and Farmdar are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at reducing... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:15am
Industry Minister, Azerbaijan envoy exchange views on business forum in Baku ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Pakistan Khazar Farhadov called on Federal Minister for Privatization, Board... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:15am
‘FCCI guardians’ fund established for families of police martyrs’ FAISALABAD: “FCCI Guardians Fund” has been established to help out the bereaved families of police martyrs of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:14am
JI launches nationwide membership drive LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has officially launched a nationwide membership drive, with ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:13am
PCB Chairman urges early upgradation of Qadhafi Stadium LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Syed Mohsin Naqvi has asked the authorities concerned to ensure... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:12am
LDA seals 18 properties LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Monday sealed 18 properties over non-payment of commercialization... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:09am
Growing activities of dacoits irk Sindh Assembly KARACHI: The opposition rattled the Sindh Assembly on Monday over dacoits wielding military-grade weapons,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:07am
Achakzai says he is ready to talk with ‘establishment’ ISLAMABAD: Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the chief of Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP), an alliance of six... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:02am
Employees told USC won’t be shut down; it will be restructured ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, Monday, while dispelling the notion... Published 03 Sep, 2024 08:01am
‘PTI will not allow legislation seeking extension of top judge’s tenure’: Gohar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), the largest opposition political party... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:59am
Bill seeking increase in number of SC judges tabled in Senate ISLAMABAD: In an unusual development, an opposition legislator moved a bill in the upper house of the parliament on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:55am
Bilawal, Bugti discuss issues facing Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti met Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:53am
Malicious drive against Justice Jahangiri: IHC full bench to hear contempt plea on 19th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) full bench will hear contempt petition regarding the malicious campaign... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:49am
59 terrorist attacks occurred across country in August ISLAMABAD: A total of 59 terrorist attacks occurred across the country in August 2024, compared to 38 such attacks ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:48am
Industry FPCCI body holds meeting on ‘Raw Cotton’ KARACHI: A meeting of the FPCCI Central Standing Committee on “Raw Cotton” was held in the Office of FPCCI,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:44am
Industry FPCCI urges govt to cut interest rate to 12pc LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has called on the government to reduce... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:43am
Industry KCCI polls on 21st: 108 candidates enter the fray for 30 MC seats KARACHI: As many as 108 candidates filed their nominations to fill for 30 managing committee vacant seats of ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:38am
PTA receives five proposals from int’l consultants for improving NGMS ISLAMABAD: To enhance the experience of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) in Pakistan, the Pakistan... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:37am
Companies Gallup Pakistan welcomes Bilal I Gilani to GIA board KARACHI: Gallup Pakistan is pleased to announce the appointment of its Executive Director, Bilal I Gilani, to the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Commodities Gold prices firm KARACHI: The local gold prices on Monday remained stable with the global bullion value hovering near $2500 an ounce,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Letters ‘Innovative solutions to terrorism and extremism’ This is apropos my two back-to-back letters to the Editor ‘Innovative solutions to terrorism and extremism’... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:22am
Leveraging private sector to empower Pakistan’s youth Over the past couple weeks, I had the privilege of visiting some of Pakistan’s leading universities, digital ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:10am
The power struggle: navigating Pakistan’s energy crisis Energy crisis, rising tariffs, IPPs, capacity payments! These words appear in Pakistani newspapers daily,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:01am
PM for further enhancing Sino-Pak ties ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised the need for enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and China... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Senate body told: Kacha area’s dacoits involved in selling Sindh’s water shares ISLAMABAD: The notorious dacoits in the Kacha area are involved in illegally selling Sindh’s water shares without... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
US seizes Venezuela leader Maduro’s plane WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s plane in the Dominican... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Netherlands tries TLP chief, other for incitement to kill Wilders SCHIPHOL, (Netherlands): Two Pakistani men stood trial in absentia Monday at a high-security court in the ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Govt says CJP not interested in extension of tenure ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law Azam Nazeer Tarar has stated that Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa was ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Bengali spells out reasons for his resignation KARACHI: Noted economist Dr Kaiser Bengali has resigned from the Austerity Committee (High-Powered Committee for... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
World Beach Day celebrated at Sandspit KARACHI: In an effort to highlight the importance of coastal conservation, IUCN Pakistan marked World Beach Day 2024... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
PhD seminar highlights training for ‘Apple Value Chain in Balochistan’ HYDERABAD: Syed Taimoor Shah, a scholar from the Department of Agricultural Education, Extension & Short Courses... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
PCB Hall of Famer Waqar Younis to mentor Lions LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Hall of Famer Waqar Younis has been confirmed as mentor of the Lions side... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Mercy petition: IHC asks Dr Aafia’s lawyer to provide draft within seven days ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, asked Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s lawyer in the USA to provide draft of... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances Enforced Disappearances (EDs) have been frequently used as a strategy to spread fear and terror in a society,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Sectoral growth patterns in FY2023-24 The latest Pakistan Economic Survey for 2023-24, released in June, contains a comprehensive set of estimates on the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Denmark co keen to invest in mining sector ISLAMABAD: Denmark has expressed its commitment to contribute to the modernisation and investment in the country’s... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Nikkei touches one-month high in choppy trade TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Monday to touch the 39,000 level for the first time since late July,... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
UK North Sea tax changes mean $16bn revenue drop LONDON: British government plans to increase a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers would lead to a ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 02, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 03, 2024)... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates Bears emerge as winners KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday closed in negative zone due to selling pressure as investors preferred to... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Energy Petroleum industry issues: Body agrees to proceed on all major areas ISLAMABAD: The Committee, constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on petroleum industry issues, on Monday ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Most Gulf markets rise on US rate cut prospects DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday as investor sentiment remained upbeat on hopes of a... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 treads water at start of week FRANKFURT: European shares were little changed on Monday, as investors analysed economic data for clues on the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks FTSE 100 drops amid aerospace and personal goods sell-off LONDON: UK’s main stock index ended lower on Monday, weakened by a sell-off in aerospace-defence and ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Monday, dragged down by information technology (IT) and communication... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Stocks China stocks slip as property giants tally losses SINGAPORE: Chinese shares fell in heavy trade on Monday, with consumer and property companies suffering the most... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Energy Russian oil shipping costs to India easing MOSCOW: Freight rates to ship Russia’s Urals crude to India have fallen further and remain at their lowest since... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Argentina’s grain export revenue up BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s grain exporters brought in a total $2.451 billion in August, a 40% increase compared to... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 280,671 tonnse of cargo comprising 182,605 tonnse of import cargo and 98,066... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Energy Oil prices firm BENGALURU/SINGAPORE: Oil prices stabilised on Monday as Libyan oil exports remained halted and following losses at... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (September 02, 2024)... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate drops Rs700 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs 7,00... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.293 billion... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (September 02, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 02, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (September 02, 2024).... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 02, 2024).... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 02, 2024)... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (September 02, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (September 02, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Finance ministry spells out 5 major economic challenges High fuel prices among the many issues facing Pakistan's economy Updated 03 Sep, 2024 11:52am
In case tax collection shortfall continues: FBR suggests 1pc hike in WHT rates ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed one percent increase in all withholding taxes rates from... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:18am
Strategic initiatives, directions of JV: Aurangzeb holds meeting with PKIC team ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with the leadership of... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:59am
NA passes four bills amid opposition’s protest ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Monday, passed four bills including, “The Privatization Commission (Amendment)... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:00am
Oct 1 to mark Pak-UAE JMC session in 11 years: Inter-ministerial meeting gets update on future strategy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are all set to hold 12th session of Joint Ministerial... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:16am
Industry PNSC declared ‘strategic’: TCP, Smeda categorised as ‘essential’ SOEs ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) categorised Trading Corporation of Pakistan... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Companies Volkswagen considers historic German plant closures BERLIN: Volkswagen is considering closing factories in Germany for the first time, in a move that shows the pressure... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
PM expresses satisfaction over drop in inflation rate ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the drop of inflation rate to single digit... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:45am
First single-digit stat in nearly 3 years: Annual inflation slows to 9.6pc KARACHI: Country’s annual consumer price inflation rate slowed to 9.6% in August, the first single-digit reading ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Fixation of monthly advance tax from retailers: FBR agrees to review valuation table ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Monday, agreed to a major demand of All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:15am
GST relief on scrap: Steel industry urges FBR to implement policy decision ISLAMABAD: The documented steel industry has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement policy decision... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:58am
APTMA urges SBP’s MPC to cut interest rate by 400bps ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called upon the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:01am
13.97pc mark-up rate notified for GP Fund ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has notified that the rate of markup on state provident fund, ie, general provident... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Progress of Balochistan PSDP projects reviewed ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directed the government of Balochistan to identify and present any... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 09:17am
Parliament Lodges: Speaker suggests outsourcing of maintenance ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, admitted on Monday his failure to manage the maintenance of... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:57am
Taxes Wrong posting of NTN number in sales tax return: Sessions Court dismisses plea moved by citizen LAHORE: An Additional District & Sessions Judge Lahore has held that an application under section 22-A of the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Repatriation of Afghan refugees EDITORIAL: Although the UNHCR supports the return of Afghan refugees to their country, the issue comes up now and... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
FBR revenue shortfall EDITORIAL: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) acknowledged a shortfall of 98 billion rupees during the first two... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Sustainable development: Aurangzeb lauds UN cooperation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Monday appreciated the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Yuan rally hits speed bump as economy drags SINGAPORE: The yuan slipped on Monday, taking a breather after six weeks of gains, as mixed economic data and the... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Dollar eases after hitting highest in two weeks NEW YORK: The dollar edged down on Monday but remained within striking distance of its highest level in almost two... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies range-bound BENGALURU: Equities in emerging markets slipped on Monday as lacklustre performances of China shares weighed, while... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Monday, snapping a nine-day winning streak, weighed down by bleak ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures lower on profit taking JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses and ended lower on Monday as investors booked profits, while... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Gold drifts lower as US jobs data awaited Bengaluru: Gold prices fell to their lowest in more than a week on Monday as the US dollar firmed, while market ... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Paris wheat futures up, US holiday limits gains HAMBURG/PARIS: European wheat futures rose on Monday and hit two-week highs, still underpinned by last week’s... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Aluminium hits two-week low on weak Chinese data and momentum signals LONDON: Aluminium prices fell to a two-week low on Monday after data showed factory activity in top consumer China... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Dalian iron ore slumps on bleak China data, higher inventories SINGAPORE: Dalian ore futures prices slid to their lowest in a week on Monday, weighed down by a batch of soft... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Industry Risk mitigation option for the cos: SECP underscores for creation of insurance pool ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed creation of an insurance pool to... Published 03 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Companies Mobilink Bank and CARE Pakistan join forces to empower 50,000 women ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has joined forces with CARE Pakistan to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 07:41am
NDMA warns of more rain-related floods in KP, Punjab ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned of more floods, as the ongoing floods... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Energy EPA binds all petrol pumps to submit monthly monitoring report LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Agency (EPA) has made it binding upon all the petrol pumps throughout the province to... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:10am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points