AGP raises serious concerns over performance of DGPC ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised serious concerns about the performance of the Director... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:55am
Anti-dengue activities: All allied depts directed to cooperate LAHORE: The Cabinet Committee on Prevention of Dengue, Infectious Diseases and Disaster Management, on Thursday, ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:54am
Annual Milad held at BISP HQ ISLAMABAD: The annual Milad event was held at BISP headquarters to celebrate the birth of Holy Prophet (PBUH), said ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:49am
Bhutan, ADPC delegations visit Emergency Services HQs LAHORE: Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and National Search & Rescue Service Bhutan delegation visited... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Blasphemy suspect's family forgives police officer accused of killing him QUETTA: The family of a blasphemy suspect killed in custody in Quetta has forgiven the police officer accused of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:39am
CDA chief met IAP delegation ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Muhammad Ali Randhawa met with a delegation from the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:34am
CM monitoring governance-related issues LAHORE: Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Maryam Nawaz Sharif was the first chief... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Underprivileged communities: DTI offering specialized training programmes LAHORE: DTI, a leading institution in vocational and technical education, is making significant strides in uplifting... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:31am
Video link facility for IK: ECP to seek explanation from Adiala Jail authorities ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has decided to seek an explanation from the Adiala Jail Rawalpindi authorities over... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:31am
Kaspersky report-2024: ‘Cyberattacks on young gamers rises by 30pc in 2024’ ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity firm disclosed Thursday that cyberattacks on young gamers has been increased by 30... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:27am
Rs950bn development budget: Efficient utilization needed: CS Sindh HYDERABAD: Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Haider Shah emphasized the need for efficient utilization of the Rs950... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:26am
‘One Health approach crucial in addressing zoonotic outbreaks’ ISLAMABAD: One Health approach is crucial in addressing zoonotic outbreaks which are infectious diseases ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:24am
IHC sets aside ECP verdict ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) set aside the verdict of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:22am
Controversial tweet: Interim bail of PTI leader Aliyah extended till 23rd ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aliyah Hamza... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:21am
Monitoring of flour quality & price intensified LAHORE: The Punjab Food Department is actively monitoring the quality and prices of flour across the province.... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:18am
Cultural and minority rights protection: Pakistan, Iran agree to enhance cooperation LAHORE: Pakistan and Iran agreed to enhance cooperation on cultural and minority rights protection besides promoting... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:15am
Panel recommends govt to expand BISP BoD ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Thursday, recommended the government to expand the Board of Directors (BoD) of the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:14am
PTI-backed lawyers’ convention rejects constitutional package LAHORE: A PTI-backed lawyers’ convention on Thursday rejected the proposed constitutional package and demanded... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:12am
PML-N’s candidate victory upheld: SC rejects plea for recount in seven polling stations in PB-14 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court upheld the victory of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Mahmood Khan by... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:10am
Two Pakistani female peacekeepers honoured RAWALPINDI: Major Sania Safdar and Major Komal Masood, two Pakistani female peacekeepers, have been awarded the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:08am
Govt has found solution to Karachi’s traffic problems: Sindh minister KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control,... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:04am
PM to lead delegation to UNGA session ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will lead Pakistan delegation to the forthcoming 79th Session of the United... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:03am
Huawei Technologies, NIBAF Pakistan sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Huawei Technologies Pakistan and National Institute of Banking and Finance Pakistan signed a memorandum... Published 20 Sep, 2024 07:00am
Industry P@SHA elects new CEC for 2024-26 ISLAMABAD: The IT industry across the Pakistan has elected the new 10-member central executive committee (CEC) for... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:58am
Taxes SRO 1064 to be amended to make Tajir Dost Scheme effective: Mir LAHORE: Chief Coordinator Tajir Dost Scheme Mohammad Naeem Mir said on Thursday that SRO 1064 is likely to be ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:58am
Cotton & Textile Punjab govt for setting up body to increase cotton yield LAHORE: The Punjab government has ordered the formation of a committee of experts to increase the production of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:54am
PTI rally in Lahore: LHC FB seeks personal appearance of CS Punjab, others LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday sought personal appearance of the chief secretary Punjab,... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:52am
Cleaning work: 100,000 new jobs will be created through outsourcing: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that around 100,000 new employment opportunities... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:50am
Alvi calls on JI chief at Mansoorah LAHROE: Former President Dr Arif Alvi met with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman at Mansoorah on... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:49am
Wasa to complete work on 4th underground rainwater storage tank LAHORE: The work on the fourth underground rainwater storage tank at Qaddafi Stadium will be completed in January... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:47am
Mohenjo-Daro: Sindh PA unanimously passes resolution KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution, demanding of the federal government to retain the motif... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:44am
Virtual meeting held: Minister, US diplomat discuss ways to enhance trade ties ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, held a virtual meeting with United States Trade... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:41am
Red Sea insurance costs soar LONDON: The cost of insuring a ship through the Red Sea has more than doubled since the start of September and some... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
US says Iran emailed stolen Trump campaign material to Biden camp NEW YORK: Iranian hackers sent emails containing stolen material from Republican former President Donald Trump’s... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
Middle East Israel arrests citizen in alleged Iran plot to kill Netanyahu OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli police have arrested a citizen on suspicion of having been recruited by Iran to plot the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
World Bank boosts climate financing by 10 percent WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced Thursday that it delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate change financing ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan: Senate body briefed about development projects ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Devolution was briefed on the development projects of Azad Jammu and... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations continue at Governor’s House KARACHI: Under the directive of Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori, the Milad-un-Nabi celebrations continue at the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
Advancing digital literacy for a more literate Pakistan Without digital literacy, can Pakistan improve its overall literacy rate? Not really. Literacy is the basic skill of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
Imran Khan, steps up criticism of govt’s ‘constitutional package’ move ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Thursday, said... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
No plan to give bases to any foreign govt or military: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday rejected the “unfounded speculation”, claiming that Pakistan ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
South Asia Anti-money laundering watchdog calls on India to speed up prosecutions NEW DELHI: The global anti-money laundering watchdog, the financial Action Task Force (FATF) urged India on Thursday... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
South Asia Sri Lanka clinches $12.5bn bond rework deal in pre-election dash LONDON: Sri Lanka reached a draft deal with creditors to restructure $12.5 billion of international bonds, it said ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
Europe EU chief announces $11bn for nations hit by ‘heartbreaking’ floods WROCLAW (Poland): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced 10 billion euros ($11... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
Hezbollah chief says group suffered ‘major’ blow in device blasts BEIRUT: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah acknowledged Thursday his powerful group had suffered an ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 19, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (September 20, 2024)... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am
Rates Bulls tighten grip KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Thursday as the Pakistan Stock Exchange hit historic highest ever intra-day... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
PBC concerned over ‘secret’ constitutional amendments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Thursday expressed serious concerns over the secrecy accorded to proposed... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 08:50am
Reserved seats: SC ruling now unworkable, NA Speaker tells ECP ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Thursday, wrote a letter to the Election Commission of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Bilawal advocates formation of separate ‘constitutional court’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that a separate Constitutional Court... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Two Pakistani female peacekeepers honoured RAWALPINDI: Major Sania Safdar and Major Komal Masood, two Pakistani female peacekeepers, have been awarded the... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 11:01am
Letters Two secrets to China’s rise Twelve years ago, I visited China as a participant in a Seminar on Press and Publication for Developing Countries,... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Aaeen Saazi It seems Aaeen Saazi (Constitution Making) is an unending struggle in the land of the pure. Perhaps the only... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Economic resilience and IMF surcharges ‘Supporters of the surcharges argue that the additional fees discourage debtors from borrowing excessively from ... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 08:29am
Political turmoil & reset for unity As one of nine nuclear-armed states of the world, Pakistan plays a significant role in regional geopolitics. ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Wall St propelled higher by broad gains after Fed kicks off easing cycle NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes soared on Thursday with the S&P 500 and the Dow hitting intraday record... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end higher BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, aided by gains in utilities and financial stocks. The CSE... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Stocks European shares advance as global markets cheer Fed rate cut PARIS: European stocks jumped on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered a 50-basis-point rate cut and... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Asian FX up after Fed’s bumper cut BENGALURU: Emerging Asian markets gained on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve’s oversized rate cut, while... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Stocks China stocks rebound as Fed rate relief lifts easing hopes HONG KONG: China shares rebounded from modest early losses on Thursday, led by gains in real estate developers and... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Gulf markets in black after central banks cut rates DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, after most central banks in the region cut their key... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Nikkei at over two-week closing high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average posted its highest closing level in more than two weeks on Thursday, led by... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: COA will be replaced with COD? “Success has many fathers, so stated Irfan Siddiqui from the Nawala group, but failure is an orphan.” “Oh?... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 133,293 tonnes of cargo comprising 31,697 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 19, 2024). ========================== ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 19, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (September 19, 2024).... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 19, 2024).... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 19, 2024)... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (September 19, 2024). =======================================... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 19, 2024). ====================================... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Negotiations with IMF: PM acknowledges China’s critical role ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 09:37am
Based on monthly invoicing to ‘GoAJ&K’: Power supply to AJ&K should be billed at basket rate: MoF ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has proposed that electricity supply to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) should... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Constitutional Package: SC Registrar’s Office returns petition ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Registrar’s Office, on Thursday, returned a petition that challenged Constitutional... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 09:33am
Auction for PIBs: Rs83bn raised against Rs200bn target KARACHI: After rejecting T-Bills auction Wednesday, the federal government Thursday raised Rs 83 billion against the... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 09:33am
Basmati price: Pakistan’s rice export boom ends after India’s move Pakistani rice exporters have also asked federal government to set a floor price or Minimum Export Price (MEP) at $ 900 per Metric Ton as rice exports will now be on the decline in days to come Updated 20 Sep, 2024 02:49pm
Sales tax laws on distribution: PBC approaches NTC for resolution of federation-provinces dispute ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has approached National Tax Council (NTC) for resolution of dispute... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 09:34am
Energy Settlement of payments on reconciled dues: KE CEO seeks cooperation of Sindh PA body KARACHI: Sharing information on a meeting held between CEO K-Electric and senior company officials with members of... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Health & Wellness Rise in heart attacks among youth: Less physical activity, poor dietary habits key reasons: experts KARACHI: Every day, 40 to 45 people are brought to the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) in... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Gold prices on an uptrend KARACHI: The local gold prices continued its uptrend to hit new highs on Thursday as the global bullion value ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Soybeans fall as Brazil drought concerns ease CANBERRA: Soybean futures dropped on Thursday on a firmer dollar and easing concerns that hot, dry weather in top... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Energy US natgas extends decline on falling demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures extended their decline on Thursday on lower cooling demand due to forecasts for ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Copper hits two-month high LONDON: Copper prices hit their highest in two months and aluminium the highest in three on Thursday after the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures ease SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ticked lower on Thursday, giving up earlier gains driven by prospects of strong... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Asia rice: Buyers await lift on India’s rice export curbs BENGALURU, MUMBAI, BANGKOK, HANOI AND BANGLADES: Vietnam rice export prices climbed on supply concerns sparked by... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Gold holds firm after Fed’s bumper rate cut NEW YORK: Gold prices climbed on Thursday after hitting a record high in the previous session, as the US Federal... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil gains on firmer soyoil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday, underpinned by firmer soyoil prices and production... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (September 19, 2024)... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Cotton & Textile Sizeable business seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained firm and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Iron ore rebounds on lower inventories SINGAPORE: Prices of iron ore futures recovered on Thursday, buoyed by lower stockpiles and higher steel export... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Energy Oil prices rise 2pc on US interest rate cut NEW YORK: Oil prices rose 2 percent on Thursday after the Federal Reserve’s large cut in US interest rates, ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
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 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
FY2025 to FY29: External debt maturity estimated to be over $100bn Friendly countries to rollover $12.7 billion in the current fiscal year Updated 20 Sep, 2024 12:08pm
Pakistan keen to deepen ties with Russia: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is keen to expand trade, economic, energy,... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 08:57am
Moscow asks Islamabad to resist pressure from West ISLAMABAD: Russia is said to have asked Islamabad to be bold like New Delhi and resist pressure from the West if it... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 02:49pm
US-Pak ties vital for regional stability, security: Biden WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has said that the relationship with Pakistan remained vital for regional... Updated 20 Sep, 2024 08:54am
Industry ‘Office bearers of HCST&SI elected unopposed’ HYDERABAD: According to a statement issued by Furqan Ahmed Lodhi, Secretary General and Returning Officer of the... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am
Energy Minister briefs French envoy on alternative energy projects KARACHI: Minister of Energy, Development and Planning Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Thursday met French ... Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:10am