IHC suspends physical remand of PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Thursday, suspended the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:53am
Industry PBIF advisory board chief underscores need for increased industrial activities KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:52am
Money & Banking Faysal Bank, Mastercard renew partnership KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has announced the renewal of its strategic partnership with Mastercard. The... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Money & Banking JS Bank wins ‘2024 USD Clearing Quality Recognition Award’ KARACHI: JS Bank, one of the fastest-growing banks in Pakistan, has been honored with the 2024 USD Clearing Quality... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:44am
Two killed in attack on polio vaccination team PESHAWAR: Gunmen opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Bajaur tribal district on Wednesday, killing one of ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:43am
Speedy and inexpensive justice high priority: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar Thursday said dispensation of speedy and inexpensive... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:38am
Money & Banking ‘HBL China Story’ session held KARACHI: HBL hosts the “HBL China Story” session, bringing together colleagues to discuss the significance of ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:37am
Middle East Deadly Israeli strike on Gaza school draws global condemnation GAZA STRIP: Israel faced international condemnation Thursday after a strike killed 18 people at a... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:33am
Middle East Israel intelligence unit chief quits over Oct 7 failure JERUSALEM: The Israeli army said on Thursday that the head of an elite intelligence unit will resign over the ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:31am
India, China discuss early resumption of passenger flights NEW DELHI: India and China discussed early resumption of direct passenger flights between their two countries,... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:27am
Direct talks with Taliban: Asif terms Gandapur’s stance ‘a direct attack on the federation’ ISLAMABAD: A day after Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur said that the provincial government would... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:24am
Explaining alternative dispute resolution (ADR) General, 1. Dispute resolution is a preferred vehicle to settle cases where questions of facts or a composite... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:08am
Letters Pakistan in the SCO: silent or strategic? China has emerged as the prime driver and a leader of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) not only in the... Published 13 Sep, 2024 07:04am
Fixing ‘The middle-income trap’ for all countries Although quite late, and perhaps because of the urgency being created by the fast-unfolding climate change crisis,... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:58am
Renewing foreign relationships Pakistan and the United States have a multifaceted historic relationship marked by noteworthy cooperation across... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:53am
Addressing the crisis in education EDITORIAL: In yet another pledge to improve the state of education in the country and to increase its literacy rate,... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:49am
Monetary easing amid slowing inflation EDITORIAL: In its scheduled 12 September Monetary Policy Committee meeting the discount rate was reduced by 200 ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:46am
UN decries ‘staggering’ economic devastation across Gaza, West Bank GENEVA: Israel’s war against Hamas has decimated Gaza’s economy, shrinking it to less than one-sixth of its 2022... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Population growth: Senate body grills planning ministry ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning and Development, Thursday, grilled the Ministry of Planning for... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
‘Cybersecurity guidelines’ to empower remote employees ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity Thursday issued cybersecurity guidelines which would empower remote employees in... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Arrested MNAs brought to NA on production order ISLAMABAD: At least 10 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Members of National Assembly (MNAs), who were arrested from ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Federal Consolidated Fund: Non-depositing of surplus funds will be reviewed: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Thursday said that the government “needs every single penny to come... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:45am
FIA forms JIT to probe Toshakhana-II case against IK, spouse ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has constituted three-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
IK’s trial by military court: IHC directs govt to file report on prospects ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to file a report regarding the... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Detained MPs allowed to attend parliament session ISLAMABAD: Several Pakistan MPs detained under new protest laws after demonstrating in support of jailed former... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Foreign policy is a federal subject, points out FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday said that foreign policy is a federal subject and any proposal from any... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Airing Vawda’s and Kamal’s press talks: SC disposes of show-cause notices to TV channels ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of show-cause notices to the TV channels for telecasting Senator Fesal Vawda... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Sindh’s Zakat, Ushr committees: Rs2.33bn irregularities uncovered KARACHI: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has revealed significant financial irregularities amounting to Rs ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Rotary Club Faisalabad organises seminar on polio eradication FAISALABAD: In view of the increasing cases of polio in Pakistan, the Rotary Club of Faisalabad City has decided to... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Robert Gordon University keen to establish campus in CBD NSIT City LAHORE: Robert Gordon University (Scotland) has expressed keen interest in exploring the possibilities of... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Several 5-star hotels fined for not installing e-IMS LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has begun imposing heavy fines on businesses that fail to install the... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Discussion held to insulate educational institutions against drug abuse LAHORE: Regional Director Commander Anti-Narcotics Punjab, Brigadier Sikandar Hayat Chaudhry called on Governor... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Maryam for improving police performance LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to improve police... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
PTI members describing Gandapur as ‘Mr 10 percent’: Azma LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari has stated that a prisoner in Adiala Jail wants to incite conflict... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Iconic Tarbela Dam turns 50 this year LAHORE: The year 2024 marks a momentous occasion for developing water and hydropower resources in Pakistan, as the... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Harris builds lead over Trump: poll WASHINGTON: Democratic US Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 47% to 42% in the race to win... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
SpaceX makes history with first spacewalks by private citizens WASHINGTON: A pioneering private crew made history Thursday by performing the first commercial spacewalk, with NASA... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Pope says migrant workers need ‘a fair wage’ SINGAPORE: Pope Francis held mass and made a plea for migrant workers to be paid fairly as he visited the affluent... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 12, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (September 13, 2024)... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Terrorism charges withdrawn in harassment case LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday allowed withdrawal of terrorism charges in a case of harassment to... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Issues of parliament, MPs: Special body formed to formulate policy ISLAMABAD: In a bid to avert the repetition of mishaps like the arrest of MNAs from Parliament House, an 18-member... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Sindh govt takes efforts for launching e-taxis KARACHI: Sindh government has intensified its efforts to launch electric taxis. In this regard, Sindh Senior ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Parliamentarians, educationists visit inspect college renovation ISLAMABAD: A group of parliamentarians and educationists, on Thursday, visited IMCB I-8/3 to inspect the recent... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Over 3,000 illegal connections removed as crackdown against gas theft continues KARACHI: SSGC continued to tighten the noose on gas theft miscreants through fresh arrests and multiple targeted... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Industry NHA, Wapda termed essential SOEs, DP Establishments 'strategic' one ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) categorised National Highways Authority (NHA)... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Need stressed to resolve issues of Balochistan ISLAMABAD: “The deepening crisis in Balochistan, exacerbated by inadequate governance, demands a shift away from... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Murad calls on President Zardari ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on Thursday, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
KP governor bars universities from sale, lease of land PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has barred public sector universities in the province from... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
KP governor appoints four SAs to CM PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has appointed four Special Assistants to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
KE removes over 2,000kg of underground illegal connections in North Karachi and Gadap KARACHI: K-Electric (KE), in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, continues its operations against... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
IK’s acquittal plea in Al-Qadir Trust case rejected ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
IK’s trial by military court: IHC directs govt to file report on prospects ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the federal government to file a report regarding the... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Govt committed to addresses climate change issues: Tarar ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, reaffirmed the government's... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
‘Govt taking steps to eradicate cholera’ ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) is taking every step for... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
ECP forms body on ICT LG polls matter ISLAMABAD: With uncertainty surrounding the fate of the local government elections in the federal capital once ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Cleaning arrangements at Parliament Lodges: Outsourcing approved ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on House and Library approved the outsourcing of cleaning... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khawaja abandoned his narrative of the day before “There are some narratives that are so flawed that I can’t understand why they not only continue but gain momentum.”... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 07:59am
Stocks Indian shares hit record high BENGALURU: Indian shares hit a record high on Thursday, boosted by heavy-weight banks and IT stocks in a volatile... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Stocks Euro gains as ECB cuts rates NEW YORK: The euro rose against the dollar on Thursday after European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Stocks Wall St mixed in choppy trade NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed in choppy trading on Thursday after higher-than-expected producer... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Stocks European shares hit one-week high as ECB cuts rates FRANKFURT: European shares jumped on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates again as... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Stocks China stocks slip to six-year closing low SHANGHAI: China’s stocks slid to their lowest close in nearly six years on Thursday, dragged down by... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rallies on Wall Street gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday after a seven-day slide, as Wall Street’s overnight gains... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Stocks Bulls rule on fresh buying KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed bullish trend and closed on positive note due to fresh buying... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 12, 2024).... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 12, 2024). ====================================... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Energy Ogra reduces RLNG price for SNGPL, SSGC ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) announced, on Thursday, a reduction in the price of... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Energy US natgas rises on smaller-than-expected storage build NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose more than 2% on Thursday on a smaller-than-expected storage build last week,... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures soar SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed on Thursday to their highest levels in more than a week, supported by... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Copper jumps to almost two-week high LONDON: Copper prices jumped to their highest in nearly two weeks on Thursday on signs of firmer demand in top ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Energy Oil prices climb on concern about hurricane’s impact on US output NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, extending a rebound spurred by concern over Hurricane... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 186,039 tonnes of cargo comprising 81,380 tonnes of import cargo and 104,659... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil hits three-week low MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday to their lowest level in three weeks, on expectations of an... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (September 12, 2024)... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained firm and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Asia rice: India rice prices hit 8-month low BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/ BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Thai prices fell to their lowest level in over a year as bidders... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 40.706... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
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 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 12, 2024). ========================== ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 12, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (September 12, 2024).... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 12, 2024)... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (September 12, 2024). =======================================... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Policy rate cut yet again as inflation cools KARACHI: As per expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:21am
$7bn EFF on Sep 25 agenda of IMF EB ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is scheduled to take Pakistan’s 37-month Extended... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:16am
Talks with IMF going well, PM tells Cabinet ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured his Cabinet colleagues that recent negotiations with the... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:26am
Capacity charges: 33 IPPs were paid Rs979.3bn in FY24 Minister for Energy says existing Power Purchase Agreements allow IPPs to recover its fixed costs including debt servicing through Capacity Purchase Price Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:30am
Costly electricity: IPPs’ capacity charges not the sole factor: experts KARACHI: Energy experts have blamed a host of issues for the rising electricity prices, saying that the recent... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:27am
Faulty returns: FBR proposes harsh enforcement steps ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed harsh enforcement measures against the existing filers of... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:14am
Power distribution: ADB willing to double loan amount ISLAMAABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reportedly showed willingness to enhance loan amount of Power... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:15am
Pak missile programme: US imposes sanctions on suppliers ISLAMABAD: The United States has imposed sanctions on five more entities and one individual allegedly for their... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:14am
SCO decides to set up DEPs ISLAMABAD: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states have decided to establish a Database of Economic... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:23am
Forex reserves rise to $9.47bn KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at $14,796.1 million as of 06-Sep-2024. The... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Cut in policy rate lauded LAHORE: Chairman Founders Group Mian Misbah-ur-Rehman has expressed strong appreciation for the recent decision by... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Mutually-beneficial interactions: SCO underscores need for adopting inclusive approach ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference, while stressing the need to increase regional and global trade cooperation ... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
All matters with IMF resolved: finance minister ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that Pakistan is moving towards development after achieving... Updated 13 Sep, 2024 09:19am
Businessmen, industrialists say they were expecting ‘much bigger’ policy rate cut KARACHI: Business and industrial community has expressed disappointment over the policy rate cut of 200 basis points... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am
Commodities Gold prices down KARACHI: The local and international gold prices on Thursday receded from the all-time highs with global bullion... Published 13 Sep, 2024 06:13am