Companies Nathalie Roos to step down as CEO of LIPTON Teas and Infusions AMSTERDAM: Nathalie Roos has chosen to step down as Chief Executive Officer of LIPTON Teas and Infusions for ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:56am
Companies HBL awarded ‘Best Board of the Year’ KARACHI: HBL has been honored with the ‘Best Board of the Year’ award by the Pakistan Institute of Corporate... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:52am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Improvement in weather helps prices increase KARACHI: The local cotton market witnessed an overall increase in prices during the past week. Changing weather... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:49am
PDP chairman urges govt to train Karachi police on modern lines KARACHI: Karachi police have failed to check the rising lawlessness in the megacity because it is not trained to... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Industry 2024 Sichuan conference: Pakistani businessmen and SAARC CCI strengthen economic ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistani business leaders and SAARC CCI strengthen economic ties at 2024 Sichuan - South Asia &... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:47am
Pak-South Africa women’s T20 international series starts today LAHORE: Pakistan women’s team under the leadership of Fatima Sana are all set to take on Laura Wolvaardt led South... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Delegation of three industries visits SAU HYDERABAD: A delegation from Fateh Industries Ltd., Finishers Ltd., and Arino Ltd. visited Sindh Agriculture... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:39am
Birth certificate: Rubina lauds Sindh govt’s decision ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid Sunday expressed ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:38am
Sindh governor meets notables KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori met with Mufti Abdul Rahim, the head of Jamia Tur Rasheed, at Governor... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:27am
Saleema Imtiaz becomes Pakistan’s first woman umpire on ICC Panel LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced a historic moment for Pakistan cricket as Saleema ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Industry Windar tin plant: Closure termed a setback for Balochistan industry KARACHI: The recent closure of the Sidique Sons Tin Plant in Windar marks an unfortunate chapter in Balochistan’s... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:29am
Distinguished individuals: Governor awards honorary doctorate degrees KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori awarded honorary doctorate degrees to several distinguished individuals... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
South Asia Indian opposition leader Kejriwal to resign as Delhi CM NEW DELHI: Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday he will resign as chief minister of the Delhi... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Europe Eight migrants die in Channel crossing attempt AMBLETEUSE, (France): Eight migrants died early Sunday when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Stricken Red Sea tanker salvage makes ‘slow’ progress ATHENS: The towing of an abandoned tanker struck by Yemen’s Huthi rebels in August, threatening environmental... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
South Asia Sri Lanka economy slows ahead of presidential elections COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s economic growth slowed, government data showed Sunday, days ahead of the first presidential... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
US committed to Bangladesh’s economic growth, to give $202m more in aid DHAKA: The United States is committed to supporting Bangladesh’s inclusive economic growth, institution building... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Europe Floods claim more lives as torrential rain pounds central Europe LIPOVA-LAZNE/VISNOVA (Czech Republic): One person drowned in southwestern Poland, a rescue worker was killed in... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (September 15, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (September 16, 2024).... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Loader rickshaws barred from plying main Lahore roads LAHORE: The Lahore traffic police have imposed a ban on loader rickshaws entering the city’s major model roads,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Uplift of AJK University: JK PM assures all financial resources MIRPUR: Azad Jammu Kashmir Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has said that the government would provide all... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH): PHA decorates Lahore with lights, religious models LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) has installed a variety of colorful lights, religious models, and... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
ED directs FBR chief to take action against corrupt practices ISLAMABAD: Establishment Division has directed the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take action against... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 03:24pm
PM reaffirms country’s commitment to ozone layer protection ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan’s strong commitment to the preservation... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
ADB President briefed on BISP’s key initiatives ISLAMABAD: The President of the Asian Development Bank Masatsugu Asakawa, visited the Benazir Income Support... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
RUDA, PAMRA sign MoU: Country’s first modern vegetable & fruit market in Lahore soon: CM LAHORE: “We are determined to save people from inflation,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif after... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
EPC decides to impose strict ban on use of polythene bags in KP PESHAWAR: The second meeting of Environmental Protection Council (EPC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held under the... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Organ donation: PM announces launch of national initiative ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced the launch of a national initiative aimed at promoting organ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Hidayatullah elected chairman of Senate body ISLAMABAD: Senator Hidayatullah Khan was elected unopposed as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Narcotics... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
ED IBCC meets CM Balochistan ISLAMABAD: The Executive Director of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah met with... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Maryam pays tribute to sacrifices of pro-democracy leaders LAHORE: “Long Live Democracy, Long Live Pakistan,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Reserved seats: ECP meeting today to discuss SC’s explanation ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has reportedly convened a meeting of the body to discuss the... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Constitutional amendment bill: Mengal demands release of missing persons ISLAMABAD: Balochistan National Party Mengal (BNP-M) Chief Sardar Akhtar Jan Mengal has demanded the release of... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
APL, CDA collaborate on tree- plantation drive ISLAMABAD: Attock Petroleum Limited (APL) and Capital Development Authority (CDA) held a tree plantation drive in... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Calligraphy exhibition inaugurated FAISALABAD: Provincial Minister for Information Azma Bukhari has said the government is concentrating to protect the... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Five coalminers die in Harnai QUETTA: Five coalminers died after inhaling poisonous gas in a coal mine in Shahrag coal field in Harnai district,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Fact-check on PML-N claim The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, labelled delays in the International Monetary Fund’s... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:46am
IPPs: missing the forest for the trees The 2024 Independent Power Producers (IPPs) negotiations are entering their second round. The authorities are... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:49am
Letters Harris vs. Trump: Views of the Pakistani-American community After Biden nominated Kamala Harris as his running mate, I authored an article titled “Trump vs. Kamala Harris:... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
IMSEC-2024 concludes in Karachi KARACHI: The International Maritime Sustainability Exhibition and Conference (IMSEC) 2024, organized by the Ministry... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Dairy sector facing the challenge of unsustainable productivity Pakistan has a place in the list of world’s top five milk-producing countries. Livestock is one of the funnelling... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:50am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Size, speed of rate moves in focus as Fed poised to start cuts NEW YORK: The Federal Reserve is in focus next week, as uncertainty swirls over how much the US central bank will ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Stocks Australian stocks higher as mining, gold shine SYDNEY: Australian shares closed higher on Friday, driven by mining and gold stocks on strong underlying commodity... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end higher COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday aided by gains in communication services and information... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain ground on big Fed rate cut bets DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday as investors priced in the possibility of a big ... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Stocks TSX hits record high on hopes for US rate cut TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index hit another record high on Friday in a broad-based rally led by mining stocks,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Stocks FTSE 100 gains on precious metals surge LONDON: Precious metal mining stocks lifted London’s blue-chip index on Friday as investors raised their bets on a... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
‘Package’: The Night of the Parliamentarians NA, Senate sessions to be held today Updated 16 Sep, 2024 09:20am
Govt fails to woo opposition ISLAMABAD: The government once again failed to woo opposition for supporting the proposed “constitutional package”,... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Relocation of Chinese industries: 7-member panel formed ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal has constituted a seven-member... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 04:06pm
Net metering tariff rationalisation plan put on the ice ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has put the much-talked about net metering tariff rationalisation plan on ice for the... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:30pm
RTO Sargodha detects Rs23bn tax evasion ISLAMABAD: A Withholding Zone of Regional Tax Office (RTO) Sargodha has effectively utilised the existing data and... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 03:12pm
Energy Petrol price cut by Rs10, HSD’s by Rs13.06 ISLAMABAD: The federal government announced a substantial reduction in prices of petroleum products on Sunday,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Rates Marginal improvement KARACHI: The rupee improved marginally during the previous week as it gained Re0.41 or 0.15% against the US dollar.... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
ADB asked to further engage private sector in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb hosted a dinner in honour of... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 03:12pm
Friendly nations to invest $27bn: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is committed to bringing... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
SAPM on Digital Media Fahd Haroon is bullish on Pakistan’s IT sector Says internet slowdown result of faults in submarine cables, speeds to be restored to normal Updated 16 Sep, 2024 08:11pm
Companies Habib Metropolitan Bank and Pak Suzuki team up to enhance supply chain finance KARACHI: HABIBMETRO recently announced a strategic alliance with Pak Suzuki to revolutionise supply chain finance.... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Interest Rates ICMA calls for ‘significant’ policy rate cut KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) has released an in-depth analysis of ... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:15am
Rise in trade-based money laundering EDITORIAL: An Asian Development Bank (ADB) report revealed that Pakistan’s monthly trade-based money laundering... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:33am
Democracy at a crossroads EDITORIAL: In a detailed statement issued to mark the International Day of Democracy, being observed on September ... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 07:35am
Prices of essential food items remain high PESHAWAR: Prices of essential food commodities remained high in the open market, as per weekly market survey... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 08:57am
Rates PSX ends on positive note despite foreign selling KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, the Pakistan Stock Exchange managed to close on positive note on weekly basis... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Rates Futures spread up 217bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 217bps to 19.74 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
China bans PwC for six months over Evergrande audit BEIJING: Accountancy giant PwC was banned in China Friday for six months and slapped with a fine of $62.2 million... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Fed expected to announce its first interest rate cut since 2020 WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve is gearing up to announce its first interest rate cut for more than four years on... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday September 15, 2024 Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Saipem wins $4bn contract from QatarEnergy DOHA: Italian energy engineering group Saipem said on Sunday it had won an offshore contract worth $4 billion from... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
KP to reward tax fraud identifiers with cash PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced that it will offer cash rewards to individuals who... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 03:24pm
Industry Usman elected RCCI’s President, Khalid Qazi SVP RAWALPINDI: A renowned businessman Usman Shaukat has been declared as the next President of Rawalpindi Chamber of... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Section 122 (2) of ITO: ATIR reconciles apparently conflicting provisions ISLAMABAD: In a landmark judgement, Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue, Islamabad has reconciled the apparently... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 03:12pm
‘Pakistan Investment Conference’ held in Beijing BEIJING: The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing hosted the “Pakistan Investment Conference–Together for a Shared Future”... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 09:05am
Industry Gandapur vows industrial development in KP PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, convened a high-level meeting with prominent... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Industry Industrial plots allotment: KP govt prepares draft of new policy PESHAWAR: The KP government prepared the first and basic draft of the new policy for allotment, cancellation,... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Industry Govt urged to position Hyderabad as premier IT, e-commerce hub HYDERABAD: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, emphasized... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends higher MUMBAI: The Indian rupee strengthened on Friday as Asian currencies benefited from the weakness in the US dollar as... Published 16 Sep, 2024 06:08am
KP policemen barred from using social media PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police department has issued a letter to all regional police officers and... Updated 16 Sep, 2024 06:37am