‘Cannabis Control & Regulatory Authority Bill, 2024’ passed ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Friday, passed, “The Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority Bill, 2024” to... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:39am
Taxes FBR intensifies efforts to collect advance tax instalments ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified efforts to timely collect due “advance tax”... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:36am
Retirement age of judges: Govt poised to introduce legislation today: Asif ISLAMABAD: Amid rumours of constitutional amendments aiming to extend the retirement age of superior courts’... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:35am
President upholds 9 decisions of FIO ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday upheld nine decisions of the Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO),... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:33am
JI slams silence over Gaza genocide KARACHI: The city chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday slammed the Muslim world for its “silence” and... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:31am
Interest Rates Business community hails 200bps cut in policy rate PESHAWAR: Former Senator, Chairman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textile Mills Association (KPTMA) and renowned businessman,... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:28am
DG LDA can’t retain more than one official accommodation, declares LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday declared that under the law the Director General (DG) Lahore... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:27am
Movies & Music Japan Film Festival inaugurated KARACHI: Japan Film Festival was inaugurated at Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi with collaboration of Pakistan ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:17am
Journalists boycott PTI presser ISLAMABAD: The journalist community on Friday boycotted a presser by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders in... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:09am
LG Minister assures all stakeholders of consultation in new legislation LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that all stakeholders would be consulted in the... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:07am
Provision of substandard seeds: NA body directs MNFS&R to consult provinces over ‘The Seed (Amendment) Bill, 2024’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Friday, expressed concerns over the provision of substandard (counterfeit) seeds... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:05am
Parliamentary panel seeks detailed briefing on ‘PWD corruption’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Friday, while emphasising the need for accountability and transparency in Public... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:03am
PDWP approves uplift schemes worth Rs4.5bn LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved two development schemes worth Rs 4.5... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:01am
PNY, PITB sign accord to streamline payment processes LAHORE: PNY Trainings and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have signed an agreement to streamline... Published 14 Sep, 2024 07:00am
Pakistan participates in Global AI Summit in Riyadh ISLAMABAD: Pakistan participated in a three-day Global AI Summit in Riyadh, highlighting the significant ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:58am
Interest Rates SAI chief condemns 2pc cut in interest rate KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Arbi, President of the Site Association of Industry (SAI), has criticized the State Bank of... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:56am
‘SAP playing key role in driving digital transformation in Pakistan’ KARACHI: Instead of causing widespread job losses, the use of Artificial Intelligence will create new job... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:52am
SSGC organises Mehfil-e-Milaad-Un-Nabi (PBUH) KARACHI: Living up to its tradition, SSGC organized Mehfil-e-Milaad-un-Nabi PBUH, an indispensable feature of the... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:49am
Tributes paid to Hazrat Mian Mir (RA) LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to Hazrat Mian Mir (RA) on the eve of his 401st... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:47am
Interest Rates UBG seeks more 3pc cut in interest rate KARACHI: Leaders of United Business Group (UBG) have criticised the State Bank’s mere 2% reduction in the interest... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:45am
China calls for talks to end Ukraine, Gaza wars BEIJING: Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun said Friday that “negotiation” was the only solution to conflicts ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
PTI leaders’ detention: Shibli assails PM for staying mum about 9th Sep ‘debacle’ ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in Senate Shibli Faraz on Friday lambasted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
‘Anti-polio drive aimed at immunising 33m children across 115 districts’ ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Polio Eradication has said that the government has devised a... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Weekly SPI-based inflation up ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended September 12, 2024, increased by 0.01... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Virtual session of ‘Summit of the Future Global Call’ at UN: PM advocates global financial framework reforms for achieving SDGs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for significant reforms of the international financial framework... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Punjab PA Speaker condemns MPs’ arrest within assembly premises LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Friday held an emergency press conference, condemning... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Senate opposition leader asks for ‘separate seats’ ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in Senate Shibli Faraz has written to Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani to... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Ambassador Khalil represents Pakistan at ‘9th Belt and Road Summit’ in HK KARACHI: Pakistan Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi represented Pakistan at the 9th Belt and Road Summit in Hong ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Sindh PA: Opposition says concerned over ‘govt’s failures’ on important issues KARACHI: Civic, healthcare and education concerns dominated the Sindh Assembly sitting on Friday with opposition... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
IMSEC-2024 inaugurated in Karachi by IMO Secretary-General KARACHI: The International Maritime Sustainability Exhibition and Conference (IMSEC) 2024 has officially inaugurated... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 13, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (September 14, 2024)... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Rates Equities sustain rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a bullish trend after the SBP slashed key policy rate amid... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
COAS vows full support to KPK police, LEAs ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir reiterated the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
FIA probing a ‘threatening post’? ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched an inquiry in connection with “a threatening ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
NA panel to sit with GB, AJ&K and KP reps: Gemstones export strategy being designed ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has decided to invite Secretaries of Minerals Development of Gilgit Baltistan (GB),... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 02:34pm
CJP and senior puisne judge should amend draft rules: JCP ISLAMABAD: The members of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) proposed that the chief justice of Pakistan and... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:18am
Governor’s rule: Bilawal speaks his mind ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that imposition of governor’s rule in a... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 08:40am
Stocks Wall St advances as traders mull chances of bigger rate cut NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Friday as investors reevaluated the possibility of a bigger interest... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Stocks European stocks wrap up week on a high note PARIS: European stocks rounded off the week on a positive note, supported by technology, real estate and mining... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Stocks China shares extend losses, Hong Kong rises SHANGHAI: Mainland China’s shares extended losses to end lower on Friday as investors squared their books for the... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends lower as yen strengthens TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Friday after a stronger yen weighed on export-oriented stocks,... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
CM praises Shehbaz for IMF Board meeting schedule LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to the sincere strives of Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
8th ISEM Pakistan Solar Exhibition inaugurated FAISALABAD: Extremely heartening and vibrant participation from solar industry marked the commencement of the highly... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
PFA unearths fake spices unit LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has raided an illegal spices manufacturing unit in the area of Dubanpura ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Rs111bn recovered under anti-power theft campaign LAHORE: A comprehensive anti-theft campaign launched by Pakistan’s power distribution companies has yielded... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Askari Tower attack case: Pre-arrest bail of Omar, Asad & others extended till Oct 08 LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday extended pre-arrest bail of leader of opposition in National ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Gandapur conspiring against federation, alleges Azma LAHORE: Information Minister Punjab Azma Bokhari has stated that Ali Amin Gandapur has been conspiring against the... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Arrests after Sept 8 protests: IHC voids 8-day physical remand of PTI MNAs ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) void the eight-day physical remand of several Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Parliament is supreme on paper? “I think there is a need to distinguish between an outright war and a war of words.” “Sticks and stones may... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:56am
All eyes on IMF’s $7bn EFF The grant of subsidies and tax incentives by the government are two measures that never escape a reprimand by the... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:58am
Saga of motorcycle snatching There is startling data regarding snatching of motorcycles in the city of Karachi. According to Citizen Police... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 08:01am
Letters ‘Pakistan in the SCO: silent or strategic?’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled ‘Pakistan in the SCO: silent or strategic?’ by this writer carried... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Gold hits new historic highs KARACHI: The local gold prices soared to new historic highs on Friday, reflecting the global market’s upward ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
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 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (September 13, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (September... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (September 13, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (September 13, 2024).... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (September 13, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Gwadar: imported coal-fired project faces axe Government likely to scrap 300 MW imported coal power project at Gwadar Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:38pm
‘Suki Kinari Hydropower Project passes Reliability Run Test successfully’ ISLAMABAD: Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) announced on Friday that 884MW Suki Kinari Hydropower... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 03:10pm
Inflation dip testament to prudent handling of economy: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Friday said that significant measures were being... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 02:34pm
IMF deal to be made public: Aurangzeb Outlines key aspects of the latest IMF agreement Updated 14 Sep, 2024 09:37pm
US finalises sharp tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, other goods WASHINGTON: The United States locked in tariff hikes on billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods Friday, with a ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Non-certified receipts: FBR plans imposing heavy fines on big retailers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to impose heavy fines on big retailers, who are found to... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 12:26pm
PM for steps aimed at boosting profitability of SMEs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned to take measures for the... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 03:09pm
ADB approves $320m for KPK roads rehabilitation ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $320 million loan to support the rehabilitation of roads... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
PM says economic policies moving in the right direction ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday gave credence to his government’s economic policies to be in the... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 02:34pm
Significant cut in fuel prices likely ISLAMABAD: As international oil prices continue to fall, the government is poised for a significant reduction in... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 05:05pm
Commodities India removes floor price for basmati rice exports to claw back global share NEW DELHI: India removed a floor price for basmati rice exports on Friday, according to a government order, to help... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Money & Banking Bank holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 (i.e. 12th ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Money & Banking Dollar hits 8-1/2-month low vs yen NEW YORK: The US dollar fell on Friday to its lowest level since late December against the Japanese yen after media... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Money & Banking Asian currencies on track for weekly gains BENGALURU: Currencies and stocks across most developing economies crept up on Friday amid hopes of imminent US... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Energy SNGPL holds ‘Corporate Briefing Session’ LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) held its Corporate Briefing Session on September 12, 2024, at... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Superficial austerity EDITORIAL: These are not the old days; especially when it comes to the economy and the government cannot hope to get... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:55am
Political hara-kiri EDITORIAL: Akhtar Mengal’s resignation has turned the spotlight on Balochistan alright, but not in a way that ... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Companies DHA Multan & Hashoo Group announce joint development projects MULTAN: Hashoo Group’s Real Estate Division - Pearl Real Estate Holdings Pvt. Ltd. (PREH) announced the strategic... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Companies FFC signs MoU with HBL to boost farmer financing ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), a key contributor to national growth, has partnered with Habib... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Baku forum to bring investors of both states closer: Aleem ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatisation and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan Friday said... Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:31am
Gandapur spent whole night at ‘Kohsar Complex’: claims Khawaja Asif ISLAMABAD: In a shocking revelation, Federal Minister for Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday claimed that... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:23am
EU special envoy on FoRB concludes visit to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The European Union Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief (FoRB), Ambassador... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:24am
ESD provides all possible support to Rescue-1122 AJ&K LAHORE: Secretary Emergency Services Department, Dr. Rizwan Naseer ensured all possible support to Director General... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:26am
Companies CCP approves two acquisitions ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved two acquisitions, reinforcing its commitment to... Updated 14 Sep, 2024 07:31am