15-member squad for 1st Test against England named LAHORE: Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was named in the Pakistan squad for the opening fixture of the upcoming... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:30am
Blasphemy accused: PPP’s HR Cell concerned over rise in extra-judicial killings ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s Human Rights Cell expressed deep concern over the horrific rise in... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:28am
Energy MPCL set to launch data centres across Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) is set to expand its horizons by investing in the establishment of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:24am
Industry Goods released without redemption fee payment: Customs department challenges adjudicating authority’s decision LAHORE: The Customs department challenged its own adjudicating authority for releasing consignment without payment ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:21am
Biometric attendance mandatory for prisons’ staff LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has made biometric attendance mandatory for all the staff posted in jails across... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:20am
Climate change: PM’s coordinator advocates youth engagement LAHORE: Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Romina Khurshid Alam has... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:18am
‘Amendment Ordinance’ challenged in SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to declare that the Section 2 of the SC (Practice and Procedure)... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:15am
PM urges UN SG to help implement resolutions on Kashmir UNITED NATIONS: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:10am
Industry Global Sustainable Transport Forum: Aleem says trade corridors of CPEC guarantor of better transport system ISLAMABAD: Addressing the opening session of the Global Sustainable Transport Forum 2024 in Beijing China, head of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:08am
Energy NTDC launches SAP finance module successfully LAHORE: The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) has achieved a significant milestone in its digital... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:07am
Industry Pharma industry: Govt reaffirms pledge to provide conducive environment ISLAMABAD: The government has reaffirmed the commitment of providing conducive environment to industrial sector... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:05am
Industry Pakistan Pharma Summit 2024: experts gather with aim to chart path for growth in pharmaceutical industry ISLAMABAD: The 7th Pakistan Pharma Summit, held at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, brought together industry leaders,... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:03am
Companies Jazz, UNDP sign strategic MoU ISLAMABAD: Jazz has solidified its commitment to advancing digital and financial literacy, driving economic... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Customs seizes marijuana at JIAP KARACHI: Pakistan Customs officials at the Jinnah International Airport Karachi (JIAP) intercepted a package... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Two cops, 10 others injured in Quetta explosion QUETTA: At least 12 people, including two cops, were injured after an explosion near a police mobile on the eastern... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
‘Constitutional court’ to ensure swift, speedy & fair justice: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central Information Secretary Shazia Marri said that the proposal of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Khaqan urges CJP to retire once he completes tenure ISLAMABAD: The ex-prime minister and Awam Pakistan Party (APP) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday called upon... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
SC Registrar informs CJP: Reserved seats: no cause list or hearing held before issuance of clarification ISLAMABAD: The Registrar Supreme Court informed the Chief Justice of Pakistan that no cause list or hearing was held... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
UAF, ANF hold antinarcotics awareness seminar FAISALABAD: As many as 2.5 lakh people lose their lives every year due to drug related issues in the country. The... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
Justice Abid recuses himself from hearing of a plea LAHORE: Justice Abid Hussain Chattha of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday recused himself from a petition... Published 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
NAB asks AC to frame charges against Elahi LAHORE: The prosecutor of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday asked an accountability court to frame... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:22am
Pildat proposes reforms for strengthening political finance regulatory framework LAHORE: While calling out regulatory gaps in political finance, the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development ... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:23am
Minister for adopting effective population management techniques ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that effective... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:25am
NADRA issues advisory on documents’ photocopies ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an advisory urging the public to ... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:27am
Industry Income tax returns deadline: KCCI seeks one-month extension KARACHI: President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh has urged Federal Board... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:26am
Belarussian Deputy Minister visits CDA HQs ISLAMABAD: The Belarusian Deputy Minister for Industries, Aleksei Kushnarenko, visited the Capital Development... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:29am
Industry Diesel engines: Italian CG attends launch ceremony of advanced technological innovation KARACHI: Danilo Giurdanella, the Consul General of Italy in Karachi attended the unveiling of advanced Italian... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:46am
China’s ambassador meets Punjab CM, Nawaz LAHORE: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:42am
Agriculture and Allied Sale of substandard seeds: Body will finalise its report within next 10 days ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) on Wednesday informed a parliamentary... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:40am
Environment-friendly transportation system: Zardari reiterates country’s commitment ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to promoting the development of a safe,... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:39am
Alkhidmat’s healthcare facilities examines 700 children KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has successfully concluded the second phase of its annual health screening of orphan... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:34am
Companies Bank Alfalah receives recognition at GIFA 2024 KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has earned international acclaim by winning two awards at the 2024 Global Islamic Finance... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:32am
Bayer, AMAN join hands for better access to new contraceptive methods KARACHI: On the occasion of World Contraception Day 2024, Bayer Pakistan and the Association for Mothers &... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:26am
Companies ‘Trade finance guarantee’: Faysal Bank partners with IFC KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has announced a new strategic partnership with the International Finance... Published 26 Sep, 2024 07:06am
Israel says strikes in Lebanon prepare possible ground assault BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s military chief told troops on Wednesday that air strikes in Lebanon would... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Trump says would destroy Iran if it ‘harms’ a US election candidate WASHINGTON: Donald Trump said Wednesday Iran should be blown “to smithereens” if the Islamic republic is ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Middle East Iran parliament blocks appointment of Sunni to VP post TEHRAN: The Iranian parliament on Wednesday blocked the appointment of a politician from the Sunni minority as vice... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Key Muslim group endorses Harris, says Trump bigger danger WASHINGTON: US Muslim advocacy group Emgage Action on Wednesday endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Europe UK sends troops to Cyprus anticipating mass Lebanon evacuation LONDON: Britain is moving troops to Cyprus in position to help evacuate nationals trapped in Lebanon, while Prime... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
South Asia Taliban jam Afghanistan International broadcasts in Kabul: CPJ NEW YORK: The Taliban must stop transmitting disruptive signals to prevent residents in the Afghan capital Kabul... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Europe Zelensky alleges Russia plot on nuclear plants in defiant UN address UNITED NATIONS: President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia on Wednesday of plotting potentially catastrophic ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Asia Kyrgyzstan starts developing giant titanium ore deposit BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday began developing a massive mineral deposit containing titanium, a... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Terrorism in Balochistan: Terrorists exploiting Baloch women: Adeela QUETTA: The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs), in a successful bid, arrested Adeela Baloch who was being trained to... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
SHC moved for arrest of Israeli PM Netanyahu KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday moved for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister (PM) Benjamin... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Companies Qist Bazaar disburses Rs3.4bn loans in 3 years KARACHI: Qist Bazaar, Pakistan's first and only Sharia-compliant BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) fintech start-up, has... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Punjab making progress leaps, bounds, claims Azma LAHORE: Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that every department in Punjab is making progress by... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rally at Minar-e-Pakistan: PTI approaches LHC LAHORE Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking permission to hold a rally... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Industry PIAF Pioneers Progressive Alliance clean sweep in LCCI’s Associate Class elections LAHORE: In the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (LCCI) Associate Class elections, the PIAF Pioneers... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Pakistan, Turkiye agree to strengthen economic, security cooperation NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wherein two sides... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Minister for equip every child with basic computer skills ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that we must equip... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
LWMC’s cleaning operation in full swing LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has ramped up its cleaning operation across the city. Officers... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Practice and Procedure Ordinance 2024: LHC reserves verdict on maintainability of plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday reserved its verdict on maintainability of a petition against... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
LHC CJ dismisses PTI leader plea with cost of Rs1 1akh LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Wednesday dismissed a petition of PTI leader Ghulam... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Internship programme launched: Biggest-ever Agri 'Graduates Internship Program' launched at UAF LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the biggest-ever agriculture graduate internship program... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Gas discovery in Khairpur: announcement made KARACHI: The Sawan South Joint Venture, comprising Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) with 20 percent... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Truth vs. Trend: Print Media’s Role in the Age of Disinformation TEXT: In the age of social media, newspaper's stand out as pillars of credibility and accuracy. Have you ever ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Sarfraz Bugti Chief Minister Balochistan TEXT: On the eve of Pakistan National Readership Day, I warmly extend my best wishes and greetings to the esteemed... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Ali Amin Gandapur Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa TEXT: It is with great pleasure that I acknowledge the All Pakistan Newspapers Society's (APNS) declaration of... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Murad Ali Shah Chief Minister Sindh TEXT: I take great pride in joining hands with the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) to celebrate National... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Maryam Nawaz Sharif Chief Minister Punjab TEXT: It is a pleasure to support the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) in celebrating National Newspaper... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Attaullah Tarar Federal Minister Information & Broadcasting TEXT: Newspapers help counter fake news by upholding values of truth, integrity Tarar Federal Minister for... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Chairman Senate TEXT: On the occasion of National Newspaper Readership Day, I am pleased to extend warm felicitations to the All... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: On this National Newspaper Day, we recognize and celebrate the indispensable contribution of newspapers as a... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
25 Sep National Newspaper Readership Day: Messages from Asif Ali Zardari President Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) on National Newspaper... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 25, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (September 26, 2024)... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates PSX at historic highest-ever level KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed bullish trend and closed on ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
PML-N criticises judiciary ISLAMABAD: As a heated debate surrounds a recent constitutional amendment, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Wapda, NTDC lock horns over ‘SCADA Towers-III’ issue ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) and the National Transmission and Despatch Company... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:21am
IHC grills govt over exclusive right to determine ‘defence analysts’ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought the original noting file on the basis of which the Pakistan... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Zardari, Nawaz: AC reserves verdict in Toshakhana reference ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on President Asif Ali Zardari and two former... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:01am
PM attends BD’s 50 years of UN membership ceremony NEW YORK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif attended a ceremony to mark 50 years of Bangladesh’s membership ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Letters ‘Trump or Harris: no respite for Palestine’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor by this writer carried by the newspaper on Tuesday and... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stunted governance, stunted economy Even after 60 years of financial market development, the local companies are still a small part of the market at... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
We, ‘those’ people Now I’m told that this ugly executive-judiciary fight threatens to unravel the sacrosanct “balance between... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stocks Wall Street mixed as investors await Fed rate clues NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 hovering near a record high, as... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stocks European shares end marginally lower as energy stocks drop PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 closed slightly lower on Wednesday as energy stocks tracked lower crude oil prices, ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stocks China, HK stocks extend gains as massive stimulus boosts sentiment HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks extended their gains on Wednesday, although lost some steam in the afternoon... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Stocks Indian shares hit all-time highs for fifth consecutive session BENGALURU: Indian shares hit lifetime highs for the fifth straight session on Wednesday, buoyed by gains in... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Energy Oil falls despite China’s stimulus plan NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as investors reassessed whether China’s latest stimulus plans will ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The total cargo handled at Karachi Port during the last 24 hours closed at 172,214 Metric Tones. The break... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate decreased by Rs500 to Rs18,700 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association decreased the spot rate by Rs500 per maund and... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
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 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). ==========================... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 25, 2024).... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 25, 2024).... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 25, 2024)... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). =======================================... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 25, 2024). ====================================... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
No new taxation measures or mini-budget under study: FBR ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Inland Revenue (Policy) Dr Hamid Ateeq Sarwar said Wednesday that... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 01:01pm
Cabinet bodies asked to strictly comply with directives ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed that Cabinet Committees strictly comply with its directions and that any... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:17am
SBP working on Sukuk alternate structure: governor ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad, Wednesday, said that the SBP is working on an... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 08:46am
July-August: $714.74m borrowed from multiple sources ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $714.74 million from multiple financing sources during the first two months... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:21am
CRA on the cards to ensure transparency in imported coal pricing ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to establish a Coal Regulatory Authority (CRA) to ensure transparency in... Updated 26 Sep, 2024 09:02am
Global debt hits record $312trn: IIF NEW YORK: Global debt hit a record high of $312 trillion at the end of the second quarter, driven by borrowing in ... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
ADB maintains GDP growth rate at 2.8pc ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) maintained GDP growth projection for Pakistan at 2.8 percent and... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am
Finally, $7bn EFF approved by IMF board First loan tranche of nearly $1.1 billion is likely to be received by September 30 Updated 26 Sep, 2024 02:21pm
IK accuses govt of trying to destroy judiciary ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on... Published 26 Sep, 2024 06:48am