Stipends to women: Easy payments with BISP input: SBP governor ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed Friday said that a simplified procedure for the ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:56am
Emulate Holy Prophet’s guidance to address challenges: Maqbool ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Education and Professional Training, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Friday, advised the... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:54am
Establishment of constitutional court agreed upon by all leaders: Speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq emphasised that the initiative to establish a constitutional court... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:51am
FAPUASA for appointing VCs in public sector universities of Punjab LAHORE: Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association on Friday demanded that government should... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:49am
Taxes FBR’s Transformation Plan: FBR chief shares key features with senior tax officials ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Friday shared key features of FBR’s... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:45am
Families of 22,150 prisoners abroad: FO to set up facilitation desks ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Friday recommended setting up of special facilitation desks in Foreign Office to assist... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:38am
Governor, Azerbaijan envoy discuss ways to promote trade LAHORE: Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov called on Punjab Governor, Sardar Salim Haider ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:37am
Champions Trophy matches: ICC delegation satisfied over security arrangements LAHORE: A delegation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed satisfaction over security plan of PCB... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:35am
Minar-e-Pakistan: IK threatens to convert rally into protest if permission not granted ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Friday warned that his... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:31am
MENA Wealth migration: Dubai, Abu Dhabi among cities leading way for centi-millionaire growth The Centi-Millionaire Report 2024 marked Abu Dhabi, Shenzhen, Austin, Taipei for high growth by 2040 Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:31am
Minister calls for unity to address challenges facing Ummah ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has called for unity to address the challenges facing... Published 21 Sep, 2024 07:27am
Trump says Fed’s rate cut was ‘political move’ WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday the US Federal Reserve’s decision to... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Lahore rally: PTI granted conditional permission LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has permitted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:29am
Trump says Jews will be partly to blame if he loses election WASHINGTON: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that Jewish-American voters would be... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
South Asia Mamata blames dam release for flooding KOLKATA: A top politician in eastern India on Friday blamed authorities in a neighbouring state for causing a... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Three election officials suspended ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja, Friday, suspended three officers over ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
PFA shuts down 10 food points on Motorway LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) carried out an inspection of food points along the Motorway from Lahore to... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
PCB-HEC inter-varsity tournament 2024 to start in October LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) is all set to... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
PCB issues revised schedule of Pak-England Test series LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday announced the revised schedule of the three ICC World Test... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan elected to IAEA’s Board of Governors ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected as Member of International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
CM reviews progress on 77 initiatives, 70 projects LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a seven-hour long meeting in P&D Department to review... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
CDWP clears 12 uplift projects worth Rs187bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) cleared 12 development projects worth Rs187 billion out of... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
AC confirms bail of PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Friday confirmed the bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Marijuana recovered from passenger at JIAK KARACHI: Pakistan customs has recovered contraband Marijuana from a passenger, who arrived from Bangkok. According ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Sindh secures funds to repair 4,162 flood-hit schools: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a review meeting on the ongoing repair and... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
ZU organises ‘IEEE R10 Young Professionals UpSkill 2024’ KARACHI: Ziauddin University’s IEEE Student Branch organized a One-Day event titled “IEEE R10 Young ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Energy SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hours gas holiday for all industries including their power... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Art expo at SU highlights creativity, focus on research, innovation HYDERABAD: An impressive art exhibition was organised at the Benazir Art Gallery of the Institute of Art & ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Blasphemy accused: Civil society assails extrajudicial killing KARACHI: Joint Action Committee (JAC), a group of human rights defenders and civil society organisations have... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Markets Govt to develop ‘Suthra Punjab Programme’ app LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that the Punjab government would develop a ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
MoU inked: UAF, Pak Suzuki Motor Co to work on cooperative research, development initiatives FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF) and Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited signed a Memorandum... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Blasphemy allegations: Govt will never tolerate ‘mob justice’, minster tells PA KARACHI: The Sindh Home Minister reaffirmed the government’s unwavering respect for the sanctity of Prophet... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 20, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (September 21, 2024)... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Rates Index hits all-time high KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a bullish trend and hit new historic... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
PM approves FBR’s home-grown makeover ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday approved the Federal Board of Revenue’s homegrown transformation... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 04:50pm
Zardari signs off on Ord to kick off ‘judicial reforms’ ISLAMABAD: Hours after the federal cabinet’s approval, President Asif Ali Zardari, on Friday, signed the Supreme... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Weekly SPI inflation down 0.52pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended September 19, 2024, decreased by 0.52... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:30am
All 80 ex-PTI MNAs declared part of SIC ISLAMABAD: A significant change has taken place in the composition of the National Assembly (NA), following a letter... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 09:35am
Justice Aminuddin nominated as committee member ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa nominated Justice Aminuddin Khan, who is at No 4 in seniority list of the... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 09:33am
6 soldiers martyred, 12 terrorists killed in Waziristan ISLAMABAD: As many as 12 terrorists were killed in two separate operations by security forces in North and South... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
MDCAT exam: UHS dispatches exam papers to cities tomorrow LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has finalized all the arrangements for the Medical and Dental ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains steady LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Pakistan’s power sector - a case study The Chief Executive Officer of K-Electric (KE), Monnis Alvi, while speaking at the Korangi Association of Trade and... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:12am
Trapped in circumstances Poverty is found in different shapes and sizes in the country. Not many families can eat meat even a few times in a... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:14am
Letters ‘Two secrets to China’s rise’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor by this writer carried by the newspaper yesterday. After twelve years, upon... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The contest between two deputy prime ministers “So the visiting Russian Deputy Prime Minister said we should resist pressure from the West like New Delhi.”... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Commodities Gold prices reach new highs KARACHI: The local gold prices on Friday shot up to fresh heights as the global bullion value surpassed record ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Wall St pulls back as investors pause after rate cut-fuelled rally NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes eased on Friday as investors held back after a rally in the previous session... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Stocks European shares slip but set for weekly gains PARIS: European shares slipped on Friday after a rally in the previous session spurred by the US Federal Reserve’s... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei books best week since mid-Aug TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday and logged its best week since mid-August, but gains were ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Indian shares hit record high BENGALURU: Indian shares surged to record highs and registered weekly gains on Friday, as an outsized interest rate... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
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 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (September 20, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
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 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (September 20, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (September 20, 2024).... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (September 20, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Good news on revised IPP deals in a few weeks: power minister Awais Minister for Power says deals with IPPs will not be revised unilaterally Updated 21 Sep, 2024 05:00pm
ECC grants conditional approval to sugar export to Tajikistan ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet granted conditional approval for export of... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:46pm
PM forms panel to shape policy guidelines on reform process ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a four-member committee on Regulatory Reforms (CCoRR) to... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:46pm
Aug FCA: KE seeks Re0.51 positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: K-Electric has sought positive adjustment of Re 0.51 per unit in Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) for August... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:46pm
Bidding for PIACL to be held on Oct 1 ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission Board, on Friday, announced that it will hold bidding for the PIACL for 1st... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 09:32am
Chinese investment company to set up textile parks ISLAMABAD: The RUYI Group of China will establish textile parks of international standard in Pakistan. A memorandum... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 02:47pm
Tractor maker proves ‘application’ of SRO as mala fide of FBR LAHORE: A tractor manufacturer has proved that the entire exercise of issuance of SRO No. 563 (I)/2022 dated... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Industry PSQCA, LCCI partner to improve quality of local products LAHORE: The Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Industry Challenges facing solar industry highlighted LAHORE: Engr Syed Faizan Ali Shah, Member of the Prime Minister’s Pakistan Solarization Committee, highlighted key... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Govt, SBP urged to take steps aimed at reviving industry KARACHI: Chairman of the FPCCI Advisory Board and National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Companies Samsung launches digital wallets on online eStore KARACHI: Samsung in collaboration with Simpaisa has launched Digital Wallets option on Samsung’s official online... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Industry Govt launches project to form 33 farmer enterprise groups LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a project worth Rs 6 billion to form 33 farmer enterprise groups... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Industry 14 elected members of Associate Class: FCCI to elect office-bearers on 25th FAISALABAD: Second phase of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) election for 2024-26 has been... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
POL price reduction and the feel-good factor EDITORIAL: Petrol price has been slashed by 10 rupees per litre, High Speed Diesel’s by 13.06 rupees per litre,... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:05am
Constitutional Amendment: need for transparency EDITORIAL: With the government having, for now, backed down from its bid to pass the much-hyped constitutional... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:07am
Resistance to polio vaccination EDITORIAL: Despite regular immunisation campaigns polio remains a persistent challenge for Pakistan. So far this... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 08:09am
Companies BFBIO seeks to double exports, local sales post-capacity expansion KARACHI: BF Biosciences Limited (BFBIO), Pakistan’s first biopharmaceutical manufacturer plans to almost double ... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Industry BD HC meets TDAP CE to enhance bilateral trade KARACHI: His Excellency Md Ruhul Alam Siddique, the High Commissioner of the Republic of Bangladesh, called on the... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Industry KCCI polls today: Record 30 MC members to be elected at once KARACHI: For the first time, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is going to elect 30 candidates as... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Money & Banking Indian rupee higher MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose for the fifth straight session on Friday, helped by gains in Asian peers and likely... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Money & Banking Yen falls as BoJ governor steers clear of rate hike talk LONDON/SYDNEY: The yen weakened on Friday after the Bank of Japan signalled it would be judicious about further... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Money & Banking Asian currencies strengthen SINGAPORE: Most emerging Asian stocks and currencies were set for weekly gains on Friday, buoyed by strong risk... Published 21 Sep, 2024 06:43am
Far below global average: Pakistan vying to keep pace in global internet race: Speedtest.net ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is struggling to keep pace in the global internet race as the country’s average broadband ... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:24am
NHA directed to adopt hi-tech system ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications, Board of Investment and Privatisation, Abdul Aleem Khan chaired a... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:25am
NA body for restoring past reputation of PTV ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting emphasised the need to... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:57am
LHC orders Ghulam Mohiuddin Dewan release LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday set aside the detention of PTI member Azad Kashmir Assembly Ghulam Mohiuddin... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:28am
IK does not enjoy public support in Punjab: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that the people of Punjab are sensible and pay attention to... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:32am
IHC dismisses plea of Salman Akram of PTI ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Salman Akram Raja’s... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:33am
Taxes Customs reforms: FBR sets up four working groups ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted four working groups for reforms in the Pakistan ... Updated 21 Sep, 2024 07:39am