CDA launches operation against illegal constructions ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Monday, launched a large-scale operation on illegal... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:11am
ATC grants bail to PTI men ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, granted bail to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) local... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:11am
Companies Digital integration: Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) & Peekaboo Guru sign agreement KARACHI: Al Baraka Bank has partnered with Peekaboo Guru (Pvt) Ltd to drive its digital experiences by integrating... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:09am
Russia invites MbS to October BRICS summit MOSCOW: Russia has invited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend a BRICS summit in the city of Kazan from... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Middle East Israeli strikes on Syria kill at least 18 BEIRUT: Syria’s health minister said Monday that overnight Israeli strikes killed 18 people in central Hama... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:06am
Europe Ukraine summons Iranian diplomat as Tehran denies missile transfer to Russia KYIV: Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Monday it had summoned a senior Iranian diplomat to warn of ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Asia Dozens dead after Typhoon Yagi hammers Vietnam HANOI/HAIPHONG: Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:03am
UNESCO warns of global spike in attacks on education PARIS: Attacks worldwide against students and educational facilities rose by 20 percent in 2022 and 2023 over the ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 08:01am
USA US takes on Google’s ad tech empire in antitrust trial ALEXANDRIA (United States): Google faced its second major antitrust trial in less than a year on Monday as the US... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:57am
Minister inaugurates free computer centre at KPT Industrial Home KARACHI: In a significant ceremony with aim to empower women, the KPT has officially launched free computer centre ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:55am
APNS holiday KARACHI: We have to inform you that member publications of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will observe one... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:52am
Companies Workers at Samsung India plant strike CHENNAI: Hundreds of workers at a Samsung Electronics plant in southern India have begun an indefinite strike to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Minister hosts networking dinner KARACHI: The Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh held a networking dinner ahead of commencement of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:30am
Companies Fast Cables earns BASEC certification LAHORE: Fast Cables has become the first and only cable manufacturer in Pakistan to receive the British Approvals... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:27am
Lt Gen Afsar as Nadra chairman: Govt files ICA in LHC challenging single bench’s order LAHORE: The federal government has filed an intra court appeal (ICA) in the Lahore High Court challenging a single... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:26am
5.75m children to come under anti-polio drive in KP PESHAWAR: As many as 5.754 million children under the age of five will be vaccinated during the week-long polio... Published 10 Sep, 2024 07:23am
Steps urged to check growing road accidents ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan has directed... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:37am
Republican report slams Biden’s 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON: Republicans on Sunday released a critical report on US President Joe Biden’s 2021 military withdrawal... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
UN rights chief warns world risks ‘dystopian future’ GENEVA: The UN rights chief warned Monday that the world needed to change paths to avoid a future filled with... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Europe Germany to extend border controls to curb irregular migration BERLIN: Germany will extend temporary controls to all of its borders to crack down on irregular migration into the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Gohar, Marwat and other PTI leaders arrested ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Monday arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Dutch court convicts Saad Rizvi, Jalali BADHOEVEDORP, Netherlands: A Dutch court on Monday convicted two Pakistani men on charges of incitement for urging... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
SCBA condemns arrest of Gohar, others ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) strongly condemned the arrest of Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, Shoaib... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Intra-party polls probe: PTI approaches LHC against ECP LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Election... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
ATC adjourns hearing of bail pleas of PTI leader LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday adjourned hearing of a bail petition filed by PTI Lahore President and MPA... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Govt assure LHC of no harassment to PTI workers LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday assured the Lahore High Court that no harassment would be caused to PTI... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Letters Overcapacity dilemma: mismanagement or misjudgment? We even go so far as to question the very foundations of our nation, doubting the Two-Nation Theory and casting... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
IPPs and capacity payments – how to deal with the challenge This is a follow-up piece. The first part appeared on 1st August 2024. Both may be read together. Let us explore... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
FBR revenue targets for 2024-25 The first two months of 2024-25 have already revealed serious problems with the overall and individual revenue... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Factory shutdowns A week ago, I was invited by the leadership of the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry to their city to stir... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
FBR, TPI-LUMS sign MoU to collaborate on machine learning ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue and the Technology for People Initiative (TPI) of Lahore University of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Key legislation: PM takes coalition partners into confidence ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took his coalition partners into confidence on key legislation... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Traders urge govt to reduce interest rate to boost economic growth PESHAWAR: Members of the business community urged the government to reduce the current interest rate for economic... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Motiwala assails decline of civic infrastructure in Karachi KARACHI: Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG), Zubair Motiwala has said that Karachi is in a state of decline,... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Islamabad rally: Large turnout shows PTI is the only national party in country: Zartaj ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) looked entirely assured on Monday at its rally on the outskirts of... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
13 injured in bomb blast in South Waziristan PESHAWAR: A remote-controlled bomb on a police van in Rustam Bazar of South Waziristan district on Monday injured... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
President underscores need for strengthening parliamentary democracy ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari emphasised the need to further strengthen parliamentary democracy and promote... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
JI threatens to launch protests if govt reneges on commitments KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami, Chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday threatened nationwide protests if the government... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Gandapur’s remarks: Gohar offers unconditional apology to journalists ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership offered unconditional apology to journalists on Monday over the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Tarar criticises PTI leadership ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, on... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
PML-N leaders take exception to KP CM Gandapur’s remarks about Punjab CM LAHORE: Taking strong exception to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur’s remarks against the ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Monday, dragged by consumer staples and financial stocks. The CSE... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Asian FX weak on Fed rate outlook BENGALURU: Asian currencies slipped on Monday, with the Indonesian rupiah leading losses, as investors hesitated to... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks European shares rebound from dour week with central banks in focus PARIS: European bourses rose on Monday, recovering from steep declines the previous week as focus shifted to an... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Chinese stocks hit 7-month low, HK shares sink SHANGHAI: Chinese stock benchmarks dropped more than 1% to seven-month lows on Monday as weak inflation data ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Tech leads Japan’s Nikkei lower TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Monday, with technology stocks among the biggest decliners, although... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Spike in dengue virus cases in ICT ISLAMABAD: Following the end of monsoon season, the federal capital Islamabad has witnessed a spike in dengue virus... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Shujaat, Ijaz meet governor LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and former federal minister Ijazul Haq met ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Maryam visits Ravi Sapphire Bay LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif along with PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited Ravi... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Cos falling under special law can use WPPF for business operations LAHORE: Companies falling under a special law can use Workers Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) for their business... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
CM vows to achieve 100pc polio eradication target in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that they are committed to achieve 100% polio... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Punjab PA passes reforms to modernise legislative framework LAHORE: Punjab Assembly on Monday passed landmark reforms to modernise legislative framework and enhance... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 09, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 10, 2024)... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates Stocks slump on selling spree KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday opened on a positive note, however failed to continue this trend and... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Energy SECMC Ltd-International Electric Power (Pvt) Ltd merger approved by CCP ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of 11.9% of the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Energy AMI project in IESCO region progressing successfully ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan’s state-of-the-art AMI project is steadfastly progressing in the IESCO... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Most Gulf markets retreat as Fed uncertainty persists DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday as investors exercised caution ahead of key US ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Wall St bounces as focus shifts to rates outlook NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes rose on Monday, rebounding from a week of steep losses as focus shifted... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Energy Saudi Arabia cuts Oct Arab light crude price for Asia to 3-year low SINGAPORE: Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia has cut the October price for flagship Arab light crude to Asia to the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Palm oil ends lower after sell-off in rival soyoil NEW DELHI: Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Monday after a sell-off in rival soyoil, while the market ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise on Chinese supply disruptions SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed for a second consecutive session on Monday, as supply disruptions from a... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Copper bounces as market looks ahead to US data LONDON: Copper prices bounced on Monday as hopes for stimulus in top consumer China and inventory data showing ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Gold prices steady with spotlight on US inflation data NEW YORK: Gold prices held their ground on Monday, as investors awaited the US inflation report for further clues on... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Ukraine grain exports up 49pc so far in 2024/25 KYIV: Ukraine’s grain exports in the 2024/25 July-June season have risen to 7.6 million metric tons as of Sept. 9... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 334,518 tonnes of cargo comprising 233,290 tonnes of import cargo and 101,228... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Energy Oil prices edge up as storm approaches US Gulf Coast NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up about 1% on Monday after falling to multi-month lows last week on concerns a hurricane... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (September 09, 2024)... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains steady with limited volume LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained limited. Cotton Analyst... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: OnFridayat PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR49.762 billion and... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (September 09, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (September 09, 2024).... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 09, 2024).... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 09, 2024)... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (September 09, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (September 09, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
IMF EB dithering over whether to sanction bailout? ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not yet included Pakistan on the agenda of its executive board... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:18am
‘Privatisation of PIA by end of Oct’ Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif says flights not viable commercially for PIA from Hyderabad to Karachi Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:53am
FBR considering traders’ new proposal to collect advance tax FBR has also agreed to reduce the upper slabs of fixed tax of Rs 60,000 to a reasonable level Updated 10 Sep, 2024 12:57pm
New IMF programme going to be the last one if reforms put in place: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the new International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme would be... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:50am
WTO says trade alone won’t bridge gap between economies GENEVA: The World Trade Organization said Monday that open trade alone was not enough to reduce inequalities between... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
CJP says not interested in extension ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa once again dismissed an impression that he is interested in extension in his tenure... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:49am
Senate’s recommendations on ‘illegitimate’ payments to IPPs: PD asked to share implementation status ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly been asked to share implementation status of Senate’s recommendations... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:21am
Rs20bn Green Sukuk likely in Dec ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (MPD&SI) is tailoring a plan to launch... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:28am
Jul-Aug remittances soar 44pc to $5.94bn YoY KARACHI: During a challenging period when the country is striving to secure healthy foreign inflows to meet its... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Jurisdiction of NAB over Toshakhana-II case has ended, says court ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, transferred Toshakhana-II reference against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:14am
Senate panel told: Non-renewal of LDI licences to impact telecom ecosystem ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licenses on account of outstanding dues of around... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 09:16am
DRAP issues recall alert for five drug products ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for five drug... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:46am
2022 floods: $10.9bn aid received against $30bn losses ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that the 2022 floods... Updated 10 Sep, 2024 08:48am
Industry Business leader for 10pc cut in policy rate KARACHI: Pakistan’s renowned industrialist and United Business Group (UBG) leader, Farhan Hanif, has urged the... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
FCCI demand cut in markup rate FAISALABAD: Proportionate decrease in markup rate has become imperative after the substantial decline in inflation ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Industry Rice Cell to be established in Sindh Governor House KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori Governor Sindh has announced to set up a Rice Cell in Governor House Karachi ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Companies easypaisa showcases easypaisakarobar: Revolutionizing traditional retail value chains through digital innovation KARACHI: easypaisa has showcased its revolutionary easypaisakarobar to address the unmet banking needs of two ... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Companies LCI acquires Pfizer Pak manufacturing facility KARACHI: Lucky Core Industries (LCI) has acquired Pfizer Pakistan Limited's manufacturing facility under the Asset... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Interest Rates UBG demands cut in interest rate KARACHI: Leaders of United Business Group (UBG) have demanded the government to reduce interest rates by 4 to 5... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am
Driving development via local govts EDITORIAL: The declining trend witnessed in the funds allocated towards the Public Sector Development Programme... Published 10 Sep, 2024 06:32am