Six killed in rain-related incidents in KP PESHAWAR: At least six people were killed and two houses were destroyed in different rain-related incidents in ... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
South Asia Two Indian soldiers killed days ahead of Kashmir polls NEW DELHI: A gunfight with suspected militants left two Indian soldiers dead and two others injured in Kashmir, days... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
CCP recovers Rs69m from cartels ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recovered Rs69 million penalties from... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
ATC grants post-arrest bail to PTI leader ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Saturday granted post-arrest bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
IHC bars police from arresting Sher Afzal ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) stopped the police from arresting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Speaking against federal policy tantamount to be anti-federation: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has stated that speaking against federal policy by Chief Minister ... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
CJCSC meets Chinese military leaders ISLAMABAD: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), is on an official visit ... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
NA: treasury benches condemn tweet, term it ‘attack on democracy’ ISLAMABAD: The treasury members of the National Assembly strongly condemned a tweet attributed to Imran Khan and... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
World First Aid Day marked LAHORE: The World First Aid Day was marked with a renewed pledge to making Pakistan a “nation of lifesavers.”... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
CM for exploring potential of pink salt export LAHORE: “Pink salt is like a treasure trove for Pakistan,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif. ... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
PCB revises schedule of Champions Cup LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board Saturday confirmed that the 17 September fixture of Bahria Town Champions One-Day... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
CTD foils major terror plot, arrests 9 suspects LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has foiled a major terror plot by arresting nine suspected terrorists... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
‘Education emergency’: Sindh says nothing clear has emerged so far KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Education and Mineral Development of Sindh, Syed Sardar Ali Shah said that despite... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
JI launches post-monsoon fumigation campaign in Karachi KARACHI: In an effort to combat the rising threat of dengue, malaria, and other diseases, Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi ... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Wellbeing of child: Courts can grant special leave to take ward from their jurisdiction: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that sub-section 2 of section 26 of the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Sindh govt makes birth registration free of cost KARACHI: The Sindh government has made a historic decision to provide free birth registration services, with the... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Arms control, non-proliferation: Islamabad, Beijing stress regular exchanges ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have underlined the importance of regular exchanges and consultations on arms control... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Senate session adjourned for lack of quorum ISLAMABAD: The dramatic turn of events surrounding the mystery stemming from the much-hyped constitutional package... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 14, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (September 15, 2024).... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Al Qadir Trust case: hearing adjourned till 18th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman and former premier Imran Khan on Saturday said that... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Looking after the needs Needs come first followed by import substitution and then exports to earn foreign exchange. The basics like food,... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Letters ‘Pakistan in the SCO: silent or strategic?’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters titled ‘Pakistan in the SCO: silent or strategic?’ by this writer... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Energy US natgas drops on profit taking NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell on Friday, as traders took profits after prices rose to a two-month high ... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Copper, aluminium, zinc higher on weak dollar LONDON: Copper prices hit a two-week high on Friday and were on track for their strongest week since July on support... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Iron ore firms on China stimulus hopes SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices extended gains to a second straight session on Friday and were headed for a ... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Euronext wheat resumes rally PARIS: European wheat futures rose on Friday to a fresh one-month high as rising international tensions over... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (September 14, 2024)... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Cotton & Textile Mills’ active buying seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained firm and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Asia coffee: Prices up slightly in Vietnam HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Vietnam’s domestic coffee prices rose slightly on Thursday from a week earlier,... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Energy Oil eases on resuming US output after storm NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Friday as US Gulf of Mexico crude production resumed following Hurricane Francine and... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:44am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (September 14, 2024). =======================================... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Internet service: Country has faced a slew of daunting challenges ISLAMABAD: In recent months, Pakistan has confronted a series of unsettling challenges in maintaining internet... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:44am
SOEs cost kitty Rs5.598trn over 10 years, NA told ISLAMABAD: Federal Minster for Energy (Petroleum Division) said that the government has faced losses of Rs5.598... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:44am
Export-oriented sectors: AGP recommends probe into subsidy against RLNG Audit notes that due to weak DG (Gas) monitoring, subsidy claims were processed without proper pre-audit and ECC’s instructions were not followed Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:22pm
Cash-strapped Maldives says no need for IMF bailout COLOMBO: The Maldives says its financial troubles are “temporary” and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 11:48am
SC censures ECP for confusing its order on reserved seats ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court censured the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) over confusing its July 12 order on... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:43am
‘Amendment package’ likely to be tabled today Govt will need a two-thirds majority both in the National Assembly and the Senate for the passage of the constitutional package Updated 15 Sep, 2024 05:15pm
PM takes ruling MPs into confidence ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hosted a dinner in honour of lawmakers belonging to the ruling alliance,... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 03:04pm
Dar says Bill in line with Charter of Democracy ISLAMABAD: Leader of the House in the Senate and Deputy Prime Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday told the Upper... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 03:05pm
Sanctions on entities: US move labeled as biased, politically motivated ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Saturday, dubbed the United States’ move to sanction five commercial entities on allegations... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:46am
PM for finalising E-Vehicles policy by Nov ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to finalise E-Vehicles policy by November after consultations... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Sindh introduces contributory pension scheme KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet approved implementation of Sindh Defined Contributory Pension Scheme 2024 starting from... Updated 15 Sep, 2024 09:48am
Taxes ‘FASTER’ is FBR’s fastest system for refund processing ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s “FASTER” refund payment system took eight to 19 days for... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Plummeting optimism EDITORIAL: Nobody ought to be really surprised that yet another international survey – conducted by Ipsos this ... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Untapped potential of blue economy EDITORIAL: It’s unwise of the government to ignore repeated calls to address the many shortcomings of what is called... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Industry FPCCI sets up ‘national economic think tank’ KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce (FPCCI) on Saturday announced the formation of a ... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Industry KCCI demands repair of dilapidated roads KARACHI: Acting President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Altaf A Ghaffar has fervently appealed... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Industry Assessment alert issued by AC Customs challenged LAHORE: An importer has challenged an assessment alert issued by Assistant Collector of Customs that the assessment... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Commodities Gold prices at new highs KARACHI: The local gold prices on Saturday continued to hit new highs as the global bullion market set a fresh... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Industry PBIF chief for taking ‘difficult’ decisions KARACHI Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, the President of Pakistan... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
‘Managing exports only way to achieve growth’ ISLAMABAD: In a meeting with consultants from Kearney and officials from Public Private Partnership Authority,... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Prices of essential kitchen items decline WoW ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a decline during this week past against the previous... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Commodities Palm oil falls on demand concerns MUMBAI: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses to a second session on Friday, hitting a three-week low, on a... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures declined on Friday, as traders took profits after recent gains and a stronger yen... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Commodities India lowers wheat stock limits to tame prices NEW DELHI: India has lowered the limit of wheat stocks that traders and millers can hold, the government said on... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Commodities Gold skyrockets as stars align for Fed rate cuts NEW YORK: Gold prices powered higher on Friday, beating record levels, as a boost in bullish momentum fuelled by... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Commodities CBOT wheat hits 12-week peak CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures reached a 12-week high on Friday as escalating tensions in Russia’s... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am
Industry 150 entrepreneurs take part in ‘Int’l Fair for Trade in Services’ in Beijing ISLAMABAD: More than 2,000 companies from 107 countries around the globe are participating in the International Fair... Published 15 Sep, 2024 02:45am